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18Forty PodcastA Debate Between Yitzchak Blau & Itamar Rosensweig: Does Morality Exist Outside of Judaism?On June 29, Eden will be hosting a webinar to speak in detail about the vision for this project. In order to register please click here or email info@edenbeitshemesh.com to find out more.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, David Bashevkin moderates a debate between Rabbi Itamar Rosensweig and Rabbi Yitzchak Blau on whether morality exists independently of Judaism. This is a recording of a live event hosted at Young Israel of Teaneck on May 4. In this episode we discuss: What does it mean for God to be good...2025-06-241h 10
In the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - Thoughts on Yom HaShoahFour themes R' Blau identifies for contemplation for Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaZikaron laShoah ve-laG'vurah).2025-04-2412 min
Yeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliIs There a Mitzva to Eat Matza Throughout Pesach?2025-03-2347 min
In the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - Judaism & Business: The Unique Contribution of Monetary LawRav Blau gives a shiur for Illuminate, Orayta's virtual adult beit midrash. 2025-03-1847 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliRav Judah Dardik - Ribbis2025-03-0257 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliThe Moral Dilema of Ed Zomem2025-02-2347 minIn the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - Responding to Biblical CriticismR' Blau gives a shiur responding to the challenges posed by biblical criticism.Apologies for the bad sound quality from minutes 50 to 56.2025-02-141h 13Yeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliRav Chaim Kanterovitz: Shiur Klali Tu Bishvat 57852025-02-1350 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliDoes Purim Negate Mourning2025-02-1047 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliBerakhot on Tefillin2025-02-0248 minIn the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - Spitting Up Milk, Demons, and the Jokes of Education: Rav Kook on AggadaRav Blau gives a shiur as part of the Strange Aggadic Stories series on Illuminate, Orayta's virtual adult beit midrash.2025-01-2642 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliShiur Klali: A Blind Person's Obligation in Mitzvot2025-01-2448 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur Klaliברית מילה2025-01-1047 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliYa'aleh Veyavo and Al Hanissim: Additions to the Amidah2025-01-0746 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliOrayta Shiur Klali: Rav Blau on Chanukah Lighting versus Other Mitzvot2024-12-3156 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliRav Judah Dardik- Pidyon Haben - Redemption of the Firstborn2024-12-1954 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur Klaliהמצוה לכתוב ספר תורה2024-12-1547 min
The Greatest Parasha PodcastVayese: Rav Yitzchak Blau on Jacob and Rachels relationshipRonnie Hidary and Robyn Beyda interview Rosh Yeshiva of Orayta, Rav Yitchak Blau on Chapter 30, verses 1-3.2024-12-0523 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliIs the Murex the Chilazon of Chazal?2024-12-051h 10In the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - The Relationship Between Prayer & Torah StudyRav Blau gives a shiur as part of the tefillah series of Illuminate, Orayta's virtual adult beit midrash.2024-12-0336 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur Klaliמבטלין תלמוד תורה למקרא מגילה2024-11-2448 minIn the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaPanel Discussion - Gemara & Talmud TorahRav Yitzchak Blau, Rav Gavriel Singer, and Rav Adi Krohn participate in a panel discussion moderated by R' Moish Kornblum about the role of learning Gemara and Talmud Torah, more broadly. Recorded on November 17, 2024.2024-11-1952 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur Klaliאין מענישים בשבת2024-11-1441 min
Yeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliKiddush in Shul2024-11-1245 min
Tzarich Iyun — A Podcast from Yeshivat OraytaHow Is Learning Gemara Religiously Meaningful? A Centrist Orthodox Perspective with Rav Yitzchak BlauGemara learning dominates the Centrist Orthodox Yeshiva curriculum. Do Centrist Orthodox Yeshivot approach Gemara differently than their Chareidi counterparts? Are there varied perspectives within the world of Centrist Orthodoxy? In this podcast, Rav David Silverstein is joined by Rav Yitzchak Blau to discuss these questions through the lens of Rav Blau's own experiences in both Chareidi and Centrist Orthodox Yeshivot.Rabbi Yitzchak Blau is Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Orayta, the author of Fresh Fruit and Vintage Wine: The Ethics and Wisdom of the Aggada, and Tradition's associate editor. He has taught at Yeshivat Hamivtar, Yeshivat Shvilei Hatorah...2024-10-1349 minIn the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - Rav Hutner on Rosh HashanahRav Yitzchak Blau gives a shiur for Illuminate, Orayta's virtual adult beit midrash, in advance of the Yamim Noraim.2024-09-1938 minIn the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - The Relevance of Aggadot HaChurban to Our DayRav Blau gives a shiur on Tisha B'Av 5784 using aggadata to shed light on the current moment.2024-08-1442 min
Yahrtzeit YomiRav Ovadia of Bartenura - ג סיוןYahrtzeit Yomi #1075!!
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Rav Ovadia of Bartenura
רב עוֹבַדְיָה בֵּן ר׳ אַבְרָהָם מִבַּרְטֵנוּרָא
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“The Second Rashi”
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Send...2024-06-0913 minIn the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - Is Torah Study a Full-Time or Part-Time Obligation?R' Blau gives a shiur in advance of Shavuot as part of Illuminate, Orayta's virtual adult beit midrash.2024-05-2838 minIn the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - Introduction to Rav TzadokRav Blau gives a shiur in Yeshivat Chachmei Lublin in Poland during this Year 16/5784 Poland trip.2024-05-1246 min
Tzarich Iyun — A Podcast from Yeshivat OraytaShould We Celebrate the Downfall of Our Enemies? A Special Episode for Pesach with Rav Yitzchak BlauMany observant Jews have a seder night custom to spill out some wine from their cups during the recitation of the ten plagues. What is the source of this custom? Does it reflect a Jewish instinct to mitigate happiness when one's enemies are killed? Or, is it part of a larger story about Jewish uniqueness and particularism? In this episode Rav David Silverstein is joined by Rav Yitzchak Blau to discuss the origin of this custom as well the larger question of rejoicing over the downfall of one's enemies.Rabbi Yitzchak Blau is Rosh Yeshiva of...2024-04-1449 minIn the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - Juxtaposition as a Literary Tool in Sefer BereshitRav Yitzchak Blau gives a shiur for Illuminate, Orayta's virtual adult beit midrash, on February 25, 2024.2024-03-1044 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliKiddush in Shul2024-02-0446 minIn the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - Approaches to Talmud Study2024-01-2245 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliRabbinic Authority2024-01-2255 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliApproaches to Talmudic Study2024-01-2145 minIn the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - Demons and the Satan in the AggadaRav Blau gives a shiur for Illuminate, Orayta's virtual adult beit midrash, as part of the Strange Aggadic Stories series.2024-01-0843 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur Klaliמתי קטן מוציא גדול במצות2024-01-0745 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliAvelut On Purim2024-01-0747 minIn the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - Purposeful Ambiguity & Dual Meaning in TanakhRav Blau gives a shiur to alumni during Alumni Week 2024.2024-01-0551 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliTwo Sefat Emet Chidushim on Af Hen2023-12-2640 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur Klaliברכות של נר חנוכה2023-12-2646 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliDoes Halakha Recognize the Romance of Marriage2023-12-2653 minIn the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - Rabbinic Authority & Personal Autonomy in the Thought of Rav HutnerRav Yitzchak Blau explores major themes in the teaching and writing of Rav Yitzchak Hutner on Illuminate, Orayta's virtual adult beit midrash.2023-11-0734 min
Desert Island TorahChaye Sara with Rav Yitzchak BlauBack with Desert Island Torah "Parasha Edition", here with Parashat Chaye Sara!
We ask our guests to share three favourite ideas and Divrei Torah on the parasha in the Desert Island Torah format, providing you with unique Torah to share at your Shabbat table.
In our fifth episode, we are back with Rav Yitzchak Blau, who shares three unique ideas, focussing on intertextuality. 2023-11-0628 minIn the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - Sicha: Inspiration from the Current ConflictA sicha Rav Blau shared with the talmidim on Sunday, November 5th before night seder.2023-11-0611 min
Tzarich Iyun — A Podcast from Yeshivat OraytaHow Can Torah Sources Help Us Navigate This Difficult Time? with Rav Yitzchak Blau [Israel at War, Part 1]What Torah sources can we look to for guidance during our current crisis? How should we understand the rise in global anti-semitism and the shocking support for Hamas on some university campuses? In this episode, Rav David Silverstein is joined by Rav Yitzchak Blau to discuss these questions and offer some preliminary thoughts about the evolving situation in Israel.Rabbi Yitzchak Blau is Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Orayta, the author of Fresh Fruit and Vintage Wine: The Ethics and Wisdom of the Aggada, and Tradition's associate editor. He has taught at Yeshivat Hamivtar, Yeshivat Shvilei Hatorah, and...2023-10-2942 minIn the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - Two Talmudic Ba'alei TeshuvaRav Yitzchak Blau introduces us to two aggadic personalities in preparation for the Yamim Noraim on Illuminate, Orayta's virtual adult beit midrash.2023-09-1044 min
Tzarich Iyun — A Podcast from Yeshivat OraytaThe Role of Gedolim in Modern Judaism with Rav Yitzchak Blau [Rabbinic Authority, Part 2]Why is the "Gadol" (great rabbinic figure) so central to many Orthodox communities? Do centrist or liberal Orthodox communities relate differently to Gedolim than their Charedi counterparts? In this episode, Rav David Silverstein is joined by Rav Yitzchak Blau to discuss these questions against the larger background of rabbinic authority in the 21st century.Rabbi Yitzchak Blau is Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Orayta, the author of Fresh Fruit and Vintage Wine: The Ethics and Wisdom of the Aggada, and Tradition's associate editor. He has taught at Yeshivat Hamivtar, Yeshivat Shvilei Hatorah, and the Yeshivah of Flatbush and...2023-07-0251 minIn the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - The Relationship Between Torah Study & Other MitzvotRav Yitzchak Blau gives a shiur over Zoom to kick off a series of classes on Matan Torah and Torah study on Illuminate, Orayta's virtual adult beit midrash.2023-05-1542 minIn the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - Is Zionism Dependent on Antisemitism?Rav Yitzchak Blau gives a shiur over Zoom about the historical connection between antisemitism and Zionism and its implications for modern Israel for Illuminate, Orayta's virtual adult beit midrash.2023-04-3051 minIn the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - Bar Kamtza Comes AliveRav Blau gives a short sicha before night seder on Sunday, April 23rd to the yeshiva.2023-04-2403 minTzarich Iyun — A Podcast from Yeshivat OraytaWhat Happened to Religious Zionism? with Rav Yitzchak BlauIn the current Israeli government, a distinct form of messianic religious Zionism is prevalent. However, what are the other religious Zionist models? In this episode, Rav David Silverstein is joined by Rav Yitzchak Blau to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the competing religious Zionist ideologies.Rabbi Yitzchak Blau is Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Orayta, the author of Fresh Fruit and Vintage Wine: The Ethics and Wisdom of the Aggada, and Tradition's associate editor. He has taught at Yeshivat Hamivtar, Yeshivat Shvilei Hatorah, and the Yeshivah of Flatbush and currently also teaches at Midreshet Lindenbaum. Rabbi Blau...2023-04-2351 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur Klaliאיסור מלאכה בשבת וביום טובhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1lwL1q4jQG3Di3XHwW2hgkpmUsEtWeXwY/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104374348639993406434&rtpof=true&sd=true2023-04-2357 minDesert Island TorahEp.67: Pesach Edition with Rav Yitzchak BlauIn this episode, we share another "themed" episode of Desert Island Torah with you, and we are back with Rav Yitzchak Blau, who shares three pieces of Torah, that speak to him, connected to the holiday of Pesach. 2023-03-3028 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur Klaliקריאת מגילה בלילה וביוםhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1wqvCpaqe2O1KmtYKUL9qmnSp_CZRG721/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104374348639993406434&rtpof=true&sd=true2023-03-1948 minIn the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - Mockery & AmalekRav Blau gives a shiur on Thursday, March 2 based on the first piece in Rav Hutner on Purim.2023-03-0345 minIn the Beis at Yeshivat OraytaRav Yitzchak Blau - Is Prophecy Truly a Guarantee?Rav Yitzchak Blau gives a shiur over Zoom for Illuminate, Orayta's virtual adult beit midrash.2023-02-2247 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur Klaliשיכור בתפילה ובברכותhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/15oSR0OmkAKcBsFBjpZ4Hugfb-mnEH7c6/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104374348639993406434&rtpof=true&sd=true2023-02-1458 minTzarich Iyun — A Podcast from Yeshivat OraytaFinding Meaning in Halakhic Details with Rav Yitzchak BlauHow are the details of halakhic life related to the Torah's larger vision for society? In this podcast, Rav David Silverstein and Rav Yitzchak Blau address this question while providing a framework for thinking about the purpose of Jewish law.Rabbi Yitzchak Blau is Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Orayta, the author of Fresh Fruit and Vintage Wine: The Ethics and Wisdom of the Aggada, and Tradition's associate editor. He has taught at Yeshivat Hamivtar, Yeshivat Shvilei Hatorah, and the Yeshivah of Flatbush and currently also teaches at Midreshet Lindenbaum. Rabbi Blau has a BA in English Literature...2023-01-2246 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur Klaliשלוש ספירותhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1vwfXlae5lNdSvKIH31j4hngx-S-QysbG/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104374348639993406434&rtpof=true&sd=true2023-01-0846 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur Klaliאין מענישים בשבתhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1coAwP7EKHpb8nYKXHo52_FGb3QdCqREa/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104374348639993406434&rtpof=true&sd=true2023-01-0449 min
Tzarich Iyun — A Podcast from Yeshivat OraytaFaith & Doubt - Talking in Learning with Rav Yitzchak Blau & Rav David SilversteinEvery other month, Rav David Silverstein will host a guest in conversation about a text of their choosing. We're calling it: Talking in Learning. We hope you enjoy the second installment of this series.Rav Yitzchak Blau and Rav David Silverstein reflect on how their upbringings ground their respective worldviews, chart how their beliefs about belief have shifted over time, and discuss doubt in modernity as well as its latent potential for religious value.Questions? Feedback? Have a topic you'd like to hear discussed? Email us at o...2022-12-1847 min
Tzarich Iyun — A Podcast from Yeshivat OraytaFaith & Doubt - Talking in Learning with Rav Yitzchak Blau & Rav Dovid SilversteinEvery other month, Rav Dovid Silverstein will host a guest in conversation about a text of their choosing. We're calling it: Talking in Learning. We hope you enjoy the second installment of this series.Rav Yitzchak Blau and Rav Dovid Silverstein reflect on how their upbringings ground their respective worldviews, chart how their beliefs about belief have shifted over time, and discuss doubt in modernity as well as its latent potential for religious value.Questions? Feedback? Have a topic you'd like to hear discussed? Email us at oraytapodcast@gmail.com and we look forward...2022-12-1847 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur Klaliסוגים שונים של הידור במצות נר חנוכה- Rav Gavriel Singerhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1FknobTDz_9iqRVMt888dO9gV0_RRT1GV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104374348639993406434&rtpof=true&sd=true2022-12-1555 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliClashing Halakhic Values2022-12-1340 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur Klaliשמעון העמסוני ודרשותיוhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1hEenNUwP_j56wCA8PrkfQUWKVx3ZAV5t/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104374348639993406434&rtpof=true&sd=true2022-12-0649 min
RZ חדשיBridging the Divide with Rabbi Yitzchak BlauIn recent months, Rabbi Yitzie Blau has started writing English summaries on his Facebook feed of important articles/discussions found in Mekor Rishon (which is the premier Religious Zionist newspaper in Israel). This has led us to consider why it is important for English speakers in the Diaspora to be aware of some of the conversations being had in Israel and why Israelis should be made aware of similar discussions happening in the Diaspora. We invited Rav Blau to join us to talk through some of these issues and related points (eg. the state of Ivrit education in the diaspora...2022-12-0244 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur Klaliעד מתי ניתן לקדש ולהבדילhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1QlgkWrcLzWF3rghxzul-5AeweXjkE2sB/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104374348639993406434&rtpof=true&sd=true2022-11-2654 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliIs Milah a Time Bound Mitzvahttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1gvu-Nxjwt07uaUdP1LX7MBQ4N_7va4j-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104374348639993406434&rtpof=true&sd=true2022-10-2748 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliRav Chaim- Shiur Klali 5783 Inherent Kedushah of a Bet Knesset Destroying a ShulSource Sheet:https://drive.google.com/file/d/14sCJZBkXg2IeAHqwW_yigxBe-O8yoJ5g/view?usp=sharing2022-10-0250 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur Klaliשמיטת כספיםhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZTkqZLE61oc7x-zvSDq4LHNvhMMl7Ba2022-09-2849 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur Klaliתקיעות וברכות בראש השנהClick here for source sheet:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SHPPUoKYfjWwD3IO4zaFeYvIMuS8vPiN/view?usp=sharing2022-09-1854 minYeshivat Orayta Shiur KlaliThe Five Innuyim on Yom KippurClick here for source sheet:https://drive.google.com/file/d/19asrCzVY_uaDYo_6i-FTMLfcKCPiKoWs/view?usp=sharing2022-09-1252 min
Desert Island TorahEp.9 with Rav Yitzchak BlauIn this episode, we speak to Rav Yitzchak Blau, who shares his Desert Island Torah, exploring ideas on education and wisdom. Rav Blau shares Torah from the aggadah of Masekhet Ketubot, Rav Tzadok HaKohen and Rav Yitzchak Hutner.
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Rav Blau is Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshivat Orayta, and teaches at Midreshet Lindenbaum. He is the author of Fresh Fruit and Vintage Wine: Ethics and Wisdom of the Aggada which can be found and purchased below:
https://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Fruit-Vintage-Wine-Ethics/dp/1602800081
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fresh-Fruit-Vintage-Wine-Ethics/dp/1602800081
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