Q&A: Zealotry, Hamas Evil & Idol Worship (Harav Yitzchak Breitowitz)

🎙️ Dedicate a Shiur or Podcast Series: Opportunities available at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa 💬 Got Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at: [email protected] 📍 About Yeshivat Ohr Somayach Located in the heart of Jerusalem, Ohr Somayach is a premier institution for young, English-speaking Jewish men. Whether you’re new to Jewish learning or already proficient in Gemara and other original sources, we offer tailored programs to meet your needs. 00:00 - What is the significance of being honest in business over keeping Shabbos or other Mitzvos? 07:00 - How could people have learnt Torah or kept mitzvos during the period of the Neviim when Idol-Worship was so wide-spread? 13:20 - What is the difference between the Animal Soul and the Evil Inclination? 22:35 - How do we classify what Erva is? 33:20 - Why do we say ‘Mazal Tov’ if the Mazalot have no power over Am Yisrael? 42:50 - Why can’t the Amoraim argue on the Tanaim? 51:05 - If there is a psak based on a scientific reality and I believe I understand the science better can I disagree with the psak? 01:08:32 - Are there limits on which activities create a Hazaka? 01:12:25 - How does the concept of zealotry apply in today’s age? 01:20:18 - If someone mistakenly believes he is Jewish does he receive reward? 01:22:15 - Is incentivised learning on the same level as un-incentivised learning? 01:24:40 - What can someone say to someone who is angry at God on account of the wickedness of Hamas? 01:29:33 - Is it better to listen to clean English music that you understand or unclean Hebrew music that you don’t understand? 📚 Discover the perfect program for you: 🌐 Visit: https://ohr.edu/study_in_israel 📱 WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/OSREGISTER 📞 Call our placement specialist: +1-254-981-0133 Produced by Cedar Media Studios