The Q & A with Rabbi Breitowitz Podcast
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(2-5-25)
00:28 – Introduction: The Bracha of the rain and Trump’s declaration of a Gaza occupation
04:30 – If you witness someone steal and he blames you, can you reveal that he was the one that stole?
05:48 – What is the source in the Torah for a constant obligation to learn Torah?
16:08 – What do you do when you have teshuvos with a couple different girsaos; two that are similar and one that is quite different—what should one do?
19:01 – Can someone kill an insect, hunt animals, or neuter animals?
30:58 – Is there any Halachic reason why a man cannot become a gynecologist?
37:58 – What are the limits of women’s leadership roles in Judaism?
42:37 – What is the Torah view of Freedom of Speech?
49:23 – What are the limits of how we can use our speech in debates with other Jews?
58:23 – Is it not true that the Dati Leumi movement allows for both religious observance and military service?
01:00:48 – Is one allowed to exercise on Shabbos?
01:01:38 – Are women allowed to learn Gemara?
01:12:08 – Is there an isur of plastic surgery or optional dental surgery?
01:16:58 – What’s pshat in the Rambam’s statement that angels have free will?
01:19:23 – How did we arrive at a place where Chassidish women have cosmetic surgery to do well in shidduchim?
01:23:28 – If one finds himself in a bad environment, how can he remain unaffected?
01:26:28 – What is the basis for the claim that the Mashiach will come by the year 6000?
01:33:28 – Can a mother teach a daughter Gemara?
01:33:53 – What is the role of Beged Ish in today’s age?
01:37:33 – Why do we value the opinions of historians who date the destruction of the first Beis Hamikdash differently than Chazal?
01:39:26 – How was Tanach canonized?
01:42:48 – What part of Megillas Esther was divinely inspired?
01:43:18 – If everyone has a Chelek in Olam HaBo, then why do I need a guarantee of Olam HaBo by learning Halachos every day?
01:44:38 – Is the whole Torah about being a good person?
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