To argue or not to argue-session -2nd issue of Eretz Yisrael-land for peace - Jul 27, 2021 - Part 3 of the shiur on debates regarding Eretz Yisrael.The sources dealing with land for peace discussions. Conclusion of the summer series. Hoping to continue after the chagim in the Fall.

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To argue or not to argue-session -2nd issue of Eretz Yisrael-land for peace

To argue or not to argue-session -Shemitta pt.2 - Jul 27, 2021 - Continuation of shiur on shemitta and heter mechira.

To argue or not to argue-session -Shemitta pt.2

Debates in Jewish history-Shemitta pt.1 - Jul 27, 2021 - First part of a shiur dealing with the history of the debate over 'heter mechira' in Israel.Shemitta year is almost upon us-5782.

Debates in Jewish history-Shemitta pt.1

To argue or not to argue-session #2 Famous women in Jewish history - Jun 22, 2021 - A look at 2 famous women and their opinions.They become truly inspirational.1) Beruriah 2) Rebetzin Baila.

To argue or not to argue-session #2 Famous women in Jewish history

To argue or not to argue-session #1 - Jun 8, 2021 - First session of a series of lectures during the summer highlighting some famous arguments in Jewish history. How to argue and how to accept the opposite opinion. Based on a new sefer by Rabbi Chaim Navon from Modiin.

To argue or not to argue-session #1

Book of Ruth and the Messianic Enterprise- Politz series - May 5, 2021 - A look at the issues of Mashiach and the Book of Ruth. Also the connection to Shavuot and Israel.

Book of Ruth and the Messianic Enterprise- Politz series

Sefirat Haomer and Yom Atzmaut - Apr 14, 2021 - Based on the writings of the Lutzker Rav, Rav Z. Sorotzkin z'l. Dedicated in memory of my rav, Rabbi Dovid Cooper z'l on his yahrzeit.

Sefirat Haomer and Yom Atzmaut

Hagada Shiur 5781 - Mar 17, 2021 - In memory of Nechama Liebowitz z'l-Yahrzeit in 5th Nissan. Also in memory of my rebbe, Rabbi Irving Jacobs z'l, whose words inspired the content of this shiur.

Hagada Shiur 5781

Book of Ruth#2-issues of conversion - Jan 20, 2021 - In memory of Jacob Weintraub z'l. The thorny issue of conversion in the story of Ruth and its ramifications.

Book of Ruth#2-issues of conversion

Intro to Book of Ruth pt.1-comments on current events - Jan 6, 2021 - An intro to the Book of Ruth which is eerily close to events which took place in the Capitol yesterday.

Intro to Book of Ruth pt.1-comments on current events

Chanukah shiur 5781 - Dec 9, 2020 - Dedicated in memory of my rebbe and mentor, Rabbi Irving Jacobs who passed away on 23rd Kislev. "Lost but never forgotten".

Chanukah shiur 5781

Issues of copyright in Jewish law-Politz series - Nov 25, 2020 - A look at the history of copyright issues and Torah study.

Issues of copyright in Jewish law-Politz series

Megillat Esther -version 2 #16 - Mar 11, 2020 - What happened to Esther after the story ends? Did she go back to Mordechai? What is 'averah lishma'?

Megillat Esther -version 2 #16

Megillat Esther -version 2 #15 - Mar 4, 2020 - What happenned next? A wonderful analysis of the post Purim events which led to the second Jewish commonwealth in Israel.

Megillat Esther -version 2 #15

Megillat Esther -version 2 #14 - Feb 26, 2020 - Dedicated in memory of Dayan G Lopian zal whose yahrzeit is on Shevat 29th.Never forgotten. We are finishing ch.10 and asking what these last 3 pesukim add to our awareness which has not already been said.A wonderful explanation from Rabbi Bachrach zal.

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