Halakhic Methodology- Rabbi Haim Ovadia
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How does a Rabbi weigh his responsibility to Jewish law, to the sensitivities of the people involved. Difficult questions are usually never black and white.
We discuss intricate questions asked to Sephardic and Ashkanazi Rabbis of current and past generations and their responses. What was the philosophy behind their answers? Why were concessions made in special situations?
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Megillah by women and virtual reading
March 27, 2020 13:43 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBEpisode 233 - Halakhic Methodology- Rabbi Haim Ovadia
April 03, 2019 17:46 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBHillel and Pesah: Tradition or innovation?
March 28, 2019 13:32 - 1 hour - 61 MBModesty Laws 3: Mishna and Yerushalmi
October 11, 2017 12:34 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBPart 3 of a chronological review of sources related to the laws of modesty.
Modesty Laws 2: Psalms to Midrash
October 11, 2017 11:50 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBPart 2 of a chronological review of sources related to the laws of modesty.
Modesty Laws 1: Genesis to Psalms
October 11, 2017 10:51 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBPart 1 of a chronological review of sources related to the laws of modesty.
TBY RH 14: Shofar on Shabbat
September 19, 2017 12:21 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBR Yosef Karo leaves the question open ended between his commentary and the Shulhan Arukh
TBY RH 13: Sunrise worship / counting voices
September 15, 2017 12:34 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBTur 586: Day starts with break of dawn; why praying at sunrise is almost paganism; how did we get to so many voices of Shofar.
TBY RH 12: Commerce on Shabbat and hired Shofar
September 14, 2017 12:56 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBTur 585: further discussion of the problem of charging money for work performed on Shabbat.
TBY RH 11: Shofar for hire
September 13, 2017 12:48 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBTur ch. 586: what to do when the תוקע cannot blow the Shofar? Can it be a paid position? Announcing the sounds of the Shofar.
TBY RH 10: Stand/sit/blow/hear
September 12, 2017 12:48 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBTur ch. 1585. The reason for standing while blowing Shofar. The nature of the blessings.
TBY RH 9: Prayer practices/circumcision
September 11, 2017 12:31 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBTur 1584: R Avhu introduced new customs in Ancient Israel. Blowing Shofar with a blood covered mouth.
TBY RH 8: Sleeping on RH
September 10, 2017 16:37 - 15 minutes - 14 MBTur 1583-5: Sleeping on RH. Taking a Torah to jail.
TBY RH 7: Simanim, Tashlich
September 08, 2017 12:17 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBChapter 583 in Shulhan Arukh.
TBY RH 6: Apple, Honey, Dates
September 07, 2017 12:35 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBTur 583 Divination, magic, and seeing fruits
TBY RH 5: Counting words and letters
September 06, 2017 13:56 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBChapter 582 in Tur - prayers of HH
TBY RH 4: Washing, haircut, special prayers.
September 05, 2017 12:58 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBCh. 581-582 in the Tur
TBY RH 3: Fasting RH Eve
September 01, 2017 12:36 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBTBY RH2: Confusing Satan. Who can be Hazzan
August 31, 2017 15:01 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBRema'a commentary on Tur 581 - תקפא
TBY Rosh HaShana 1: Shofar on Elul
August 29, 2017 13:25 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBTBY stands for Tur Bet Yosef. As we learn the laws of RH we analyze the style and approach of the two authors, as well as the Rema. We also examine the development of Jewish Law.
Developing Sensitivity- Aliyah for the Deaf-Blind
July 28, 2017 12:42 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBWhy was Halakha more accepting of the blind than the deaf mute? Can we apply the process of acceptance towards the blind to the deaf-mute and the deaf-blind?
Jewish Law 101:30: Conclusion
July 07, 2017 14:21 - 17 minutesThis is the conclusion of the series. We end with R Chelouche's statement of the independence of contemporary rabbis , with done cautionary measures.
Jewish Law 130: Independence of Contemporary Rabbis
July 07, 2017 14:21 - 17 minutesThis is the conclusion of the series. We end with R Chelouche's statement of the independence of contemporary rabbis , with done cautionary measures.
Jewish Law 101:29: Shulhan Arukh- Myth and Reality
July 05, 2017 12:45 - 19 minutesWas R Karo ordained by 200 rabbis? How reliable are the traditions recorded by the Hida?
Jewish Law 101:28: Was R Karo the Chief Rabbi?
July 04, 2017 13:33 - 19 minutesWas R Karo the chief rabbi מרא דאתרא of Safed or Israel
Jewish Law 101:27: The Rule of Shulhan Arukh
July 03, 2017 12:21 - 19 minutesWhat was the basis for the Halakhic methodology of Rabbi Yosef Karo and why was it challenged?
Jewish Law 101:26: Refuting Previous Rulings
July 02, 2017 13:37 - 18 minutesWhen can a rabbi disagree with a majority? Can a community or a city discontinue a minhag based on the ruling of the new rabbi?
Jewish Law 101:25: Rabbis Must Pick and Choose
June 30, 2017 12:19 - 21 minutesJewish Law 101:24: Ruling in Mishnaic Disputes
June 29, 2017 15:06 - 17 minutesIn this session we follow the analysis of rabbi David Chelouche in Hemda Genuza, discussing the source of halakhic tules.
Jewish Law 101:23: Changing Rulings and Practices
June 23, 2017 19:24 - 16 minutesIn this session we follow the analysis of rabbi David Chelouche in Hemda Genuza
Jewish Law 101:22: Morocco vs. Chief Rabbinate
June 22, 2017 12:28 - 19 minutesThe story of the struggle for hegemony between the chief rabbis of the Yosef dynasty and the rabbis of the Maghreb
Jewish Law 101:21: Moroccan modernity part 2
June 21, 2017 12:22 - 15 minutesJewish Law 101:20: Moroccan Modernity
June 20, 2017 12:13 - 20 minutesThe battle of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef against Moroccan tradition and, on the other hand, the modern and innovative approach of those rabbis.
Jewish Law 101:19: Jewish Diaspora - Center in Israel?
June 19, 2017 12:33 - 18 minutesThe argument for the hegemony of the Shulhan Arukh is that he was the central authority in israel. We examine this argument.
Kabbalah 101:26: Closing Remarks - where is creativity?
June 18, 2017 21:33 - 22 minutesKabbalah 101:25: Suffering, Pain, and Love
June 18, 2017 21:32 - 1 hourSome thoughts on the way suffering is viewed in Jewish sources and Kabbalah
Kabbalah 101:24: Kabbalah, Mussar, psychology
June 16, 2017 12:38 - 51 minutesKabbalah 101:23: Redemption
June 16, 2017 12:36 - 30 minutesKabbalah 101:22: Practical value/Elitism
June 16, 2017 12:34 - 46 minutesDoes Kabbalah have a practical value? Is there a way to apply its knowledge to daily life? Is it elitist or inclusive?