It's Genius

It's Genius

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It's Genius episodes

  • Etrog of Shemitah (#2)

    Survey of views regarding the permissibility of exporting Shemitah Etrogim outside of Israel

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    50 min
  • Etrog of Shemitah (#1)

    Survey of views regarding the major issues surrounding using an Esrog grown during Shemitah for the Mitzvah on Sukkos 

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    50 min
  • Rosh Hashana: Blowing Shofar Early

    Wide ranging discussion as to whether the halachic principle of doing mitzvahs early in the day applies to Shofar

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    35 min
  • Laws of Shabbos #9 - Two Aspects of Shabbos Candles

    Discussion of two elements of the mitzvah of lighting Shabbos candles, and how this effects when the Yom Tov candles should be lit. 

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    28 min
  • Laws of Shabbos #8 - God’s Creation During Dusk

    The Mishna (Avos 5:6) says God created ten things during dusk on the first Friday. Why was He not prohibited to work after sunset on Shabbos? This discussion is even more theoretical than others in this series.

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    23 min
  • Laws of Shabbos #7 - Accepting Shabbos Before Sunset

    Discussion of the Rambam's view of the mitzvah of accepting Shabbos early, including whether this mitzvah can begin at sunset or must start earlier (Based on Minchas Baruch 2:14, 15) 

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    24 min
  • Laws of Shabbos #6 - Accepting Shabbos Early

    Discussion of the two expalantions for the mitzvah of accepting Shabbos early and how this translates into the practical format of how we perform this mitzvah (Based on Minchas Baruch 2:15, 16)

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    28 min
  • Laws of Shabbos #5 - Tasting Shabbos Food on Friday

    Discussion of two aspects of the mitzvah to taste the Shabbos food on Friday afternoon. Does one make a bracha beforehand? (Based on Minchas Baruch 2:7)

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    27 min
  • Laws of Shabbos #4 - When Does Shabbos Prep Begin

    What day of the week does Shabbos prep begin on? Survey of the debate between Shammai and Hillel followed by Rashi and Ramban and the views of later authorities (Based on Minchas Baruch 2:5-6)

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    31 min
  • Laws of Shabbos #3 - Great Rabbis Doing Shabbos Cleaning

    Why are great rabbis permitted to lessen their honor to do the cleaning for Shabbos? Should they do the catering and cleaning for other mitzvah meals themselves? (Based on Minchas Baruch 2:4)

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    20 min

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The great Talmudic commentators of the past century have produced some of the most profound and penetrating Talmudic analyses in history. These writings offer us a window into the profound depth…