About this episode
This Tisha B'av, join Rabbi Breitowitz reading and explaining Kinnos followed by a day of Shiurim at ohr.edu Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? podcasts@ohr.edu Yeshivat Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study_in_israel whatsapp us at https://bit.ly/OSREGISTER or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos 00:00 A few questions about Reuven and Gad's request in Parshas Mattos. 05:02 Why do both 'mateh' and 'shevet' mean both 'staff' and 'tribe'? 11:42 If Moshiach would come during the 3 weeks, what haftaros would we read? 14:50 What are the parameters of tofel, and how might those apply to ice cream cones and other such foods? 21:48 If all the questions will be answered when Moshiach comes, what will be the purpose of learning Torah, and will there still be chiddushim? 26:39 Why does Tisha B'Av not have tachanun? 31:11 How do we tell the difference between halacha and hadracha? 38:30 Why do we try to name our children with matching English and Hebrew names? 46:30 Why does Rashi sometimes contradict himself? 50:59 How often should one check one's tefillin? 53:01 Why should tzadikim who have natural talents get more Olam Haba because of those talents? 1:00:43 How does one keep the inspiration one feels as a new baal teshuva as one delves deeper into the halachos and the standard Jewish world? 1:07:41 What is the argument, from both sides, on wrapping tefillin in the street? 1:12:31 Should one have his tefillin checked if they were bought before one paid close attention? 1:15:33 What should the relationship be between a Rav and a halachically well-versed individual? 1:19:19 Can a girl have a bar mitzvah? Can she have a bat mitzvah? 1:23:14 Should Jews boycott German products, particularly those brands associated with the Nazi Party? 1:30:30 How much does our free will affect the world at the expense of the power of God's plan? 1:35:20 Is it better, in order to become a well-rounded learner, to focus on gemara then branch out or to diversify one's learning? 1:40:26 How does one ration time for all his responsibilities? 1:42:39 What should one do with family or friends who disparage Judaism? 1:44:27 Should one cut ties with such family/friends? 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 @ https://ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS