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Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
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Sparks of History
Torah in a Connected World: A Halakhic Perspective on Communication Technology and Social Media - Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
2024-07-01
1h 02
The Koren Podcast
Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
Join us as we hear from Rabbi Jonathan Ziring teach his Torah al regel ahat!Rabbi Ziring is the Rosh Yeshiva of Migdal HaTorah in Modi'in. He studied at Yeshivat Har Etzion and continued his learning there as a member of the Kollel Gavoah. He was also a fellow at the Tikvah Fund and Center for Modern Torah Leadership's Summer Beit Midrash. Rabbi Ziring has previously served as Sgan Rosh Kollel of the Yeshiva University Torah miTzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov and as the Rabbinic Assistant of BAYT in Toronto. He has taught in many contexts in t...
2024-05-21
54 min
Taking Responsibility for Torah
Ethics, Halakhah and Civilian Casualties: with intro by R. Jonathan Ziring
given at Yeshivat Migdal HaTorah, December 24, 2023. Sourcesheet is here
2024-01-02
1h 28
Around the Calendar with Drisha
Sukkot 5784: ”Sukkot: The Paradigm of Universal Torah Ideals” (3/3) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
Often in Elul, Sukkot is forgotten. We focus on the High Holidays but forget that Sukkot comes immediately after. There are several unique rules that characterize the laws of Sukkot, such as mere discomfort exempting one from living in the Sukkah and the heightened requirements for beauty in the Arba Minim. We will explore whether these laws are unique to Sukkot or act as paradigms of broader Torah values.
2023-12-15
57 min
Around the Calendar with Drisha
Sukkot 5784: ”Sukkot: The Paradigm of Universal Torah Ideals” (2/3) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
Often in Elul, Sukkot is forgotten. We focus on the High Holidays but forget that Sukkot comes immediately after. There are several unique rules that characterize the laws of Sukkot, such as mere discomfort exempting one from living in the Sukkah and the heightened requirements for beauty in the Arba Minim. We will explore whether these laws are unique to Sukkot or act as paradigms of broader Torah values.
2023-12-15
55 min
Around the Calendar with Drisha
Sukkot 5784: ”Sukkot: The Paradigm of Universal Torah Ideals” (1/3) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
Often in Elul, Sukkot is forgotten. We focus on the High Holidays but forget that Sukkot comes immediately after. There are several unique rules that characterize the laws of Sukkot, such as mere discomfort exempting one from living in the Sukkah and the heightened requirements for beauty in the Arba Minim. We will explore whether these laws are unique to Sukkot or act as paradigms of broader Torah values.
2023-12-15
43 min
Around the Calendar with Drisha
High Holidays 5783: ”Teshuva, Tefillah, and Tzedaka in the Age of Social Media — Crowdfunding and Defining ”The Poor of Your City” in a Globalized World (Tzedaka)” with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
Rabbi Jonathan Ziring will present a three-part exploration of how the three classical processes of redemption have been altered, for better and worse, by the prevalence of social media.
2023-12-15
52 min
Around the Calendar with Drisha
High Holidays 5783: ”Teshuva, Tefillah, and Tzedaka in the Age of Social Media — Praying for Those We Do Not Know (Tefillah)” with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
Rabbi Jonathan Ziring will present a three-part exploration of how the three classical processes of redemption have been altered, for better and worse, by the prevalence of social media
2023-12-15
52 min
Around the Calendar with Drisha
High Holidays 5783: ”Teshuva, Tefillah, and Tzedaka in the Age of Social Media — ”I’m Sorry,” hit send - Impersonal Apologies (Teshuva)” with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
Rabbi Jonathan Ziring will present a three-part exploration of how the three classical processes of redemption have been altered, for better and worse, by the prevalence of social media.
2023-12-15
1h 02
Turn it and Turn it
What Does the Torah Say about [Modern] Economics? (6/6) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Labour & Rest" In this course, we will explore broad questions that ask what the Torah has to say about economic systems. We will focus on topics like Yovel, pricing, competition, and other topics that ask how Torah can help us engage with the complexity of the modern market. This audio was originally captured from Zoom on 12/14/2022 as part of Drisha's Fall Zman.
2023-11-27
1h 12
Turn it and Turn it
What Does the Torah Say about [Modern] Economics? (5/6) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Labour & Rest" In this course, we will explore broad questions that ask what the Torah has to say about economic systems. We will focus on topics like Yovel, pricing, competition, and other topics that ask how Torah can help us engage with the complexity of the modern market. This audio was originally captured from Zoom on 12/07/2022 as part of Drisha's Fall Zman.
2023-11-27
1h 13
Turn it and Turn it
What Does the Torah Say about [Modern] Economics? (4/6) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Labour & Rest" In this course, we will explore broad questions that ask what the Torah has to say about economic systems. We will focus on topics like Yovel, pricing, competition, and other topics that ask how Torah can help us engage with the complexity of the modern market. This audio was originally captured from 11/30/2022 as part of Drisha's Fall Zman.
2023-11-27
1h 07
Turn it and Turn it
What Does the Torah Say about [Modern] Economics? (3/6) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Labour & Rest" In this course, we will explore broad questions that ask what the Torah has to say about economic systems. We will focus on topics like Yovel, pricing, competition, and other topics that ask how Torah can help us engage with the complexity of the modern market. This audio was originally captured from Zoom on 11/23/2022 as part of Drisha's Fall Zman.
2023-11-27
1h 05
Turn it and Turn it
What Does the Torah Say about [Modern] Economics? (2/6) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Labour & Rest" In this course, we will explore broad questions that ask what the Torah has to say about economic systems. We will focus on topics like Yovel, pricing, competition, and other topics that ask how Torah can help us engage with the complexity of the modern market. This audio was originally captured from Zoom on 11/16/2022 as part of Drisha's Fall Zman.
2023-11-27
1h 07
Turn it and Turn it
What Does the Torah Say about [Modern] Economics? (1/6) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Labour & Rest" In this course, we will explore broad questions that ask what the Torah has to say about economic systems. We will focus on topics like Yovel, pricing, competition, and other topics that ask how Torah can help us engage with the complexity of the modern market. This audio was originally captured from Zoom on 11/09/2022 as part of Drisha's Fall Zman.
2023-11-27
1h 05
Turn it and Turn it
Navigating the Employer-Employee Relationship (6/6) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Labour & Rest" As work has moved remote for many, and others are hesitant to return to their jobs for a variety of reasons, the world is rethinking what it means to be an employer or employee. In this series, we will explore a number of topics that address the nature of the employer-employee relationship, highlighting the rights and responsibilities of both sides. Among others, we will address the halakhic perspective on multiple employment, unionization, strikes, quitting, and paying workers on time. Click here t...
2023-11-27
1h 04
Turn it and Turn it
Navigating the Employer-Employee Relationship (5/6) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Labour & Rest" As work has moved remote for many, and others are hesitant to return to their jobs for a variety of reasons, the world is rethinking what it means to be an employer or employee. In this series, we will explore a number of topics that address the nature of the employer-employee relationship, highlighting the rights and responsibilities of both sides. Among others, we will address the halakhic perspective on multiple employment, unionization, strikes, quitting, and paying workers on time. Click here t...
2023-11-27
1h 03
Turn it and Turn it
Navigating the Employer-Employee Relationship (4/6) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Labour & Rest" As work has moved remote for many, and others are hesitant to return to their jobs for a variety of reasons, the world is rethinking what it means to be an employer or employee. In this series, we will explore a number of topics that address the nature of the employer-employee relationship, highlighting the rights and responsibilities of both sides. Among others, we will address the halakhic perspective on multiple employment, unionization, strikes, quitting, and paying workers on time. Click here t...
2023-11-27
1h 02
Turn it and Turn it
Navigating the Employer-Employee Relationship (3/6) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Labour & Rest" As work has moved remote for many, and others are hesitant to return to their jobs for a variety of reasons, the world is rethinking what it means to be an employer or employee. In this series, we will explore a number of topics that address the nature of the employer-employee relationship, highlighting the rights and responsibilities of both sides. Among others, we will address the halakhic perspective on multiple employment, unionization, strikes, quitting, and paying workers on time. Click here t...
2023-11-27
1h 13
Turn it and Turn it
Navigating the Employer-Employee Relationship (2/6) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Labour & Rest" As work has moved remote for many, and others are hesitant to return to their jobs for a variety of reasons, the world is rethinking what it means to be an employer or employee. In this series, we will explore a number of topics that address the nature of the employer-employee relationship, highlighting the rights and responsibilities of both sides. Among others, we will address the halakhic perspective on multiple employment, unionization, strikes, quitting, and paying workers on time. Click here t...
2023-11-27
1h 15
Turn it and Turn it
Navigating the Employer-Employee Relationship (1/6) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Labour & Rest" As work has moved remote for many, and others are hesitant to return to their jobs for a variety of reasons, the world is rethinking what it means to be an employer or employee. In this series, we will explore a number of topics that address the nature of the employer-employee relationship, highlighting the rights and responsibilities of both sides. Among others, we will address the halakhic perspective on multiple employment, unionization, strikes, quitting, and paying workers on time. Click here t...
2023-11-27
1h 19
Turn it and Turn it
The Halakhic Process: A (Brief) History (6/6) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Halakhic History" This class sketches the historical trajectory of the primary halakhic texts and the methods and processes they followed. What texts shaped how the law developed? Why did those texts become binding or at least central? As we move into new eras, how much of an active role do the earlier texts still play? Can the text of the Bible still be brought to bear directly on halakhic decisions, or can it only be accessed through the lens of the later canons of interpretation...
2023-11-22
1h 28
Turn it and Turn it
The Halakhic Process: A (Brief) History (5/6) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Halakhic History" This class sketches the historical trajectory of the primary halakhic texts and the methods and processes they followed. What texts shaped how the law developed? Why did those texts become binding or at least central? As we move into new eras, how much of an active role do the earlier texts still play? Can the text of the Bible still be brought to bear directly on halakhic decisions, or can it only be accessed through the lens of the later canons of interpretation...
2023-11-22
1h 12
Turn it and Turn it
The Halakhic Process: A (Brief) History (4/6) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Halakhic History" This class sketches the historical trajectory of the primary halakhic texts and the methods and processes they followed. What texts shaped how the law developed? Why did those texts become binding or at least central? As we move into new eras, how much of an active role do the earlier texts still play? Can the text of the Bible still be brought to bear directly on halakhic decisions, or can it only be accessed through the lens of the later canons of interpretation...
2023-11-22
1h 01
Turn it and Turn it
The Halakhic Process: A (Brief) History (3/6) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Halakhic History" This class sketches the historical trajectory of the primary halakhic texts and the methods and processes they followed. What texts shaped how the law developed? Why did those texts become binding or at least central? As we move into new eras, how much of an active role do the earlier texts still play? Can the text of the Bible still be brought to bear directly on halakhic decisions, or can it only be accessed through the lens of the later canons of interpretation...
2023-11-22
1h 22
Turn it and Turn it
The Halakhic Process: A (Brief) History (2/6) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Halakhic History" This class sketches the historical trajectory of the primary halakhic texts and the methods and processes they followed. What texts shaped how the law developed? Why did those texts become binding or at least central? As we move into new eras, how much of an active role do the earlier texts still play? Can the text of the Bible still be brought to bear directly on halakhic decisions, or can it only be accessed through the lens of the later canons of interpretation...
2023-11-22
1h 31
Turn it and Turn it
The Halakhic Process: A (Brief) History (1/6) with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring
This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Halakhic History" This class sketches the historical trajectory of the primary halakhic texts and the methods and processes they followed. What texts shaped how the law developed? Why did those texts become binding or at least central? As we move into new eras, how much of an active role do the earlier texts still play? Can the text of the Bible still be brought to bear directly on halakhic decisions, or can it only be accessed through the lens of the later canons of interpretation...
2023-11-22
1h 15
Rav Joe's 929 Tanakh Podcast
Ep. 281: Melachim I Ch.13 by Rabbi Jonathan Ziring | A man of God comes to Yerevam with bad news
Hebrew and English text for this chapter can be found here: https://www.sefaria.org/I_Kings.13
2023-03-30
08 min
Taking Responsibility for Torah
Rabbi Jonathan Ziring: Toelet and Lashon Hora
Discusses the Chofetz Chayyim and critiques. With lively discussion with Rabbi Klapper and SBM Fellows
2021-07-25
2h 24
Taking Responsibility for Torah
Rabbi Jonathan Ziring Lashon Hora Without Human Involvement SBM 2021 July 15
some Zoom breaks
2021-07-16
2h 37
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 33: The Limits of Shaat HaDechak: The Case of Kevod HaBeriyot
The Process of Pesak Halacha 33: The Limits of Shaat HaDechak: The Case of Kevod HaBeriyot, by Rav Jonathan Ziring What is the nature of the dispensation of "human dignity"? What can its limits teach us about the nature of halachic reasoning?
2020-07-12
32 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 32: Monetary Loss as a Model of Shaat HaDechak
The Process of Pesak Halacha 32: Monetary Loss as a Model of Shaat HaDechak, by Rav Jonathan Ziring How do poskim weigh objective and subjective "pressure"? How broad of a perspective can poskim take when determining what counts as an extenuating circumstance?
2020-07-05
34 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 31: Principles that Affect the Legislation and Adjudication of Halacha
The Process of Pesak Halacha 31: Principles that Affect the Legislation and Adjudication of Halacha: The Case of Monetary Loss, by Rav Jonathan Ziring How do monetary concerns affect the way law is formulated and how existing law in interpreted.
2020-06-29
35 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 30: Chillul Hashem as a Factor in Pesak and Halachic Policy
The Process of Pesak Halacha 30: Chillul Hashem as a Factor in Pesak and Halachic Policy, by Rav Jonathan Ziring How does the concern for Chillul Hashem generate both halachic policy and shape halachic decision making itself? How does this play out both in lenient and stringent directions?
2020-06-23
33 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 29: Theoretical or Practical Pesak
The Process of Pesak Halacha 29: Theoretical or Practical Pesak - Which is Better? by Rav Jonathan Ziring Which kind of halachic analysis is more trustworthy? That offered without the pressure of a practical question, or that offered in response to a real issue?
2020-06-15
32 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 28: Why is Psak Binding?
The Process of Pesak Halacha 28: Why is Psak Binding? by Rav Jonathan Ziring Why is one bound to follow a pesak? How does asking a halachic question grant authority to a posek?
2020-06-08
31 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 27: Slippery Slope (2)
The Process of Pesak Halacha 27: Slippery Slope (2): Transparency, by Rav Jonathan Ziring Is it better to be open about what is a protective measure and what is the primary law, or to blur the line to ensure compliance of both?
2020-06-01
32 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 26: Slippery Slope (1)
The Process of Pesak Halacha 26: Slippery Slope (1): What Motivates Rabbinic Protective Measures?, by Rav Jonathan Ziring When do rabbis set up protective measures? What concerns limit when they make such rules?
2020-05-26
33 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 25: Psak as Persuasion
The Process of Pesak Halacha 25: Psak as Persuasion, by Rav Jonathan Ziring It is not just important that a decision be issued, but that people be willing and able to follow it. How do poskim achieve the trust necessary to get to that point?
2020-05-17
39 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 24: Psak: Considering Language, Media, and Audience
The Process of Pesak Halacha 24: Psak: Considering Language, Media, and Audience, by Rav Jonathan Ziring Who is the audience of psak? How does the way a posek writes and communicates reflect and determine this?
2020-05-10
35 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 23: Halakhic Policy Making
The Process of Pesak Halacha 23: Halakhic Policy Making by Rav Jonathan Ziring How do poskim take into account Torah values and communal needs that are not reducible to black and white law?
2020-05-03
34 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 22: The Role of Posek in Political Questions: The Case of Land for Peace
The Process of Pesak Halacha 22: The Role of Posek in Political Questions: The Case of Land for Peace, by Rav Jonathan Ziring The Role of Posek in Political Questions: The Case of Land for Peace What is the role of the posek in determining political and military realities?
2020-03-26
40 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 21: The Role of Posek in Halakhic-Medical Questions
The Process of Pesak Halacha 21: The Role of Posek in Halakhic-Medical Questions, by Rav Jonathan Ziring What is the role of the posek and how does he integrate medical decisions into answering halakhic issues?
2020-03-23
33 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 20: Pesak - Applying the Theory to Reality
The Process of Pesak Halacha 20: Pesak - Applying the Theory to Reality, by Rav Jonathan Ziring What is the role of poskim in determining the reality to which their decisions apply? Is there a difference between the theory and the application of the law?
2020-03-08
32 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 19: Divergent Customs within a Family?
The Process of Pesak Halacha 19: Divergent Customs within a Family?, by Rav Jonathan Ziring Must a wife take on her husband's customs? Does it depend on circumstances or the specific custom?
2020-03-01
38 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 18: Should Customs be Distinct or Unified?
The Process of Pesak Halacha 18: Should Customs be Distinct or Unified?, by Rav Jonathan Ziring Is the existence of different customs ideal or problematic? Should it practically be changed?
2020-02-24
30 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 17: Minhagim: Geographic, Familial, and Ethnic
The Process of Pesak Halacha 17: Minhagim: Geographic, Familial, and Ethnic, by Rav Jonathan Ziring What are the implications of family customs? Geographic customs? Ashekenazi and Sefardi traditions?
2020-02-17
35 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 16: Minhag as a Form of Personal or Communal Neder
The Process of Pesak Halacha 16: Minhag as a Form of Personal or Communal Neder, by Rav Jonathan Ziring Why are non-Halachic customs binding? From where are their authority derived?
2020-02-10
31 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 15: The Importance of Lived Tradition in Psak Halacha
The Process of Pesak Halacha 15: The Importance of Lived Tradition in Psak Halacha, by Rav Jonathan Ziring Why does mimetic tradition blur the line between law and custom? Why are poskim hesitant to challenge custom, even in light of textual evidence?
2020-02-03
32 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 14: Minhag as Evidence of the Correct Halacha
The Process of Pesak Halacha 14: Minhag as Evidence of the Correct Halacha, by Rav Jonathan Ziring Why and when does custom act as a data point in determining the proper halacha?
2020-01-27
34 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 13: Manuscripts in Halacha
The Process of Pesak Halacha 13: Manuscripts in Halacha, by Rav Jonathan Ziring When considering the positions of previous poskim, how does one weigh new editions or newly found Rishonim? Does one reject these new discoveries or allow them to impact the way one determines halacha?
2020-01-20
35 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 12: Halacha KeBatrai
The Process of Pesak Halacha 12: Halacha KeBatrai, by Rav Jonathan Ziring How do poskim weigh early and late poskim? Why and when are later poskim given more authority?
2020-01-13
33 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 11: Choosing Authorities: Mara D'Atra Classic and Modern
The Process of Pesak Halacha 11: Choosing Authorities: Mara D'Atra Classic and Modern, by Rav Jonathan Ziring Why do certain communities follow particular poskim? How does this emerge from the category of Mara D'Atra, local rabbinic authority?
2020-01-06
31 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 10: Ruling Based on Previous Authorities
The Process of Pesak Halacha 10: Ruling Based on Previous Authorities, by Rav Jonathan Ziring How does one determine which authorities to use for psak? Does one count the number of poskim? Look at their relative expertise? Other factors?
2019-12-30
30 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 09: The Ambiguity of Text
The Process of Pesak Halacha 09: The Ambiguity of Text, by Rav Jonathan Ziring Why don't poskim rely simply on their understanding of primary texts? Why do they need to take into account the interpretations of others, as well as the customs of Jews?
2019-12-23
31 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 08: The Role of Kabbalah in Halachic Decision Making
The Process of Pesak Halacha 08: The Role of Kabbalah in Halachic Decision Making, by Rav Jonathan Ziring What role does Kabbalistic texts have in making halachic decisions? Do they have the role of primary texts, precedent, or are they not part of the equation? Does the Zohar have a different role than other texts?
2019-12-16
32 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 07: The Role of Aggada in Halachic Decision Making
The Process of Pesak Halacha 07: The Role of Aggada in Halachic Decision Making, by Rav Jonathan Ziring To what extent can Aggadic texts be used to determine halacha? Does the source of the Aggada matter? Does the kind of Aggada make a difference?
2019-12-09
31 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 06: Can We Derive New Halachot from Pesukim?
The Process of Pesak Halacha 06: Can We Derive New Halachot from Pesukim?, by Rav Jonathan Ziring Do we still analyze pesukim independently of (and not contradictory to) the interpretations of Chazal? Is there any place for this in halachic analysis?
2019-12-02
37 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 05: Primary Sources, Precedent, and the Status of the Bavli Part 2
The Process of Pesak Halacha 05: Primary Sources, Precedent, and the Status of the Bavli Part 2, by Rav Jonathan Ziring How did the Bavli go from being "interpretation of the Torah" to "part of the canon"? How does that process shed light on the way poskim treat previous authorities?
2019-11-24
40 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 04 - Primary Sources, Precedent, and the Status of the Bavli
The Process of Pesak Halacha 04: Primary Sources, Precedent, and the Status of the Bavli, by Rav Jonathan Ziring What is the relationship between the weight given to primary sources and precedent? Where is the line drawn between the two? How did the Bavli become the primary basis of Jewish Law?
2019-11-18
35 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
The Process of Pesak Halacha 03 - Pesikat Halacha BeShaat HaDechak (Part 2)
The Process of Pesak Halacha 03 - Pesikat Halacha BeShaat HaDechak (Part 2): The Procedural Issues, by Rav Jonathan Ziring. What positions can be relied on under extenuating circumstances and what positions are completely rejected from halachic decision making? What kinds of factors determine this? When can these positions be relied on?
2019-11-11
32 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
KMTT - Pesak Halacha 02 - Pesikat Halacha BeShaat HaDechak
KMTT - The Process of Pesak Halacha 02 - Pesikat Halacha BeShaat HaDechak (Part 1), by Rav Jonathan Ziring In this shiur we explore why it is legitimate for halachic authorities to rule on minority and less plausible positions under extenuating circumstances.
2019-10-30
32 min
KMTT - the Torah Podcast
KMTT - Pesak Halacha 01 - Introduction to the Process of Pesak
KMTT - The Process of Pesak Halacha 01 - Introduction to the Process of Pesak, by Rav Jonathan Ziring In this shiur we explore the central factors of halachic decision making: interpreting primary sources, weighing precedent, and gauging the custom of the community. We also discuss how pesak is applied and how extenuating circumstances can change the process of pesak.
2019-10-23
31 min
The Java Posse
Java Posse #010 - Newscast for 10/28/2005
Shownotes for Episode 10 - Newscast for 10/28/2005 Bruce Tate's Beyond Java book and some of the activity surrounding it The thread on the server side - http://www.theserverside.com/news/thread.tss?thread_id=37121 The book from Amazon.com - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0596100949/002-1259982-2482438? v=glance&n=283155&n=507846&s=books&v=glance Sun Java Enterprise System now available for more systems, including windows! http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1877616,00.asp IBM releases open source version of Websphere http://www.webservices.org/index.php/ws/content/view/full/74788 Sun opening up the Java Desktop System to other versions ...
2005-10-29
40 min