Q&A: Resurrection, Self-Worth & Gender - Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz
Follow us: https://www.hidabroot.com https://www.youtube.com/@Hidabrootcom https://www.instagram.com/hidabroot_global https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCYZjl1CYoa4ulQIK2q Another intriguing Q&A session with Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz. Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz is a world-renowned lecturer and rabbinic authority, who is a senior lecturer at Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem. Rabbi Breitowitz's scope of knowledge, brilliance, as well as a unique ability to grasp complicated material and communicate it clearly to others is legendary. He has lectured extensively throughout the US and Israel on medical, business, and family ethics. He has published numerous articles on bankruptcy, commercial law, medical ethics, & Jewish law. • 00:00 - Intro • 00:40 - What is Bishul Akum? Can a Ger keep their cooking equipment after converting? • 06:20 - Is there a problem using a faucet because the water might be taken from beyond the techum? • 07:50 - Can people like Yashka ever come out of Gehinom? • 12:20 - How could Chazal institute brachos if they might lead to saying Hashem’s name in vain? • 17:05 - If I’m davening in a minyan with a different Nusach, what should I say in my personal prayer? • 18:40 - If all talents are from Hashem, why should I have self-worth? • 21:10 - Do non-Jews get resurrected? • 25:50 - What is the purpose of ‘Sheilos uTeshuvos min HaShamayim’? • 44:13 - Can business discounts count as maaser? • 47:17 - Why is Hallel a separate mitzvah and not part of tefillah? • 54:45 - Why is it logical to say there is only one creator? • 01:01:35 - Why does Hashem need Malachim? • 01:04:10 - How often should one tear Kriah at the Kotel? • 01:09:50 - How do we understand ethno-centric statements in Chazal? • 01:16:40 - Can a Ger ever lose their Jewish status? • 01:20:30 - Is there a difference in how we treat non-Jews and non-religious Jews? • 01:23:18 - How can you respond to someone who says, “I’m Reform, I don’t do that”? • 01:25:25 - How can a book from questionable moral origins, like plagiarism, have intellectual value? • 01:29:30 - When does Tinok sheNishbah apply? • 01:32:18 - What is the proper attitude towards politics and the news? • 01:36:40 - What does the Rambam mean by saying anyone can join Shevet Levi? • 01:38:40 - Where does the concept of respecting elders come from? • 01:40:40 - Why does the Torah describe Hashem as male? You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. Visit us @ ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS #technology #messiah #hidabroot #judaism #ohrsomayach For more inspiring content: @Hidabrootcom