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KMTT - the Torah Podcast episodes

January 09, 2020 Positive Mitzvot of Shabbat 07: Tosefet Shabbat (Part 2)
Positive Mitzvot of Shabbat 07: Tosefet Shabbat (Part 2), by Rav Dovid Gottlieb

If a husband or wife accepts early Shabbat does that obligate his or her spouse? When does a "communal acceptance" obligate individuals? Can you ask a non-Jew to do melacha for you after you have accepted Shabbat? Can you ask a fellow Jew? Can you change your mind?
30 min
January 08, 2020 Understanding Minhagim #9
Understanding Minhagim #9, by Rav Binyamin Tabory - Tefillin Part 3
33 min
January 07, 2020 Aseret HaDibbrot 9 - Bearing False Witness
Aseret HaDibbrot 9 - Bearing False Witness, by Rav Tzvi Kaye.

Does the prohibition focus on the act of lying in court, or the abuse of the court system to attack another person?
35 min
January 06, 2020 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?
32 min
January 02, 2020 Positive Mitzvot of Shabbat 06: Tosefet Shabbat (Part 1)
Positive Mitzvot of Shabbat 06: Tosefet Shabbat (Part 1), by Rav Dovid Gottlieb
Review of the laws of accepting Shabbat "early". Topics discussed include: the source, who is obligated, when and how this is accomplished.
31 min
December 31, 2019 Aseret HaDibbrot 8 - Theft
Aseret HaDibbrot 8 - Theft, by Rav Tzvi Kaye.

What is the difference between geneiva and gezeila? Why is kidnapping and deceiving people referred to as types of geneiva?
39 min
December 30, 2019 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?
31 min
December 30, 2019 Understanding Minhagim #8
Understanding Minhagim #8, by Rav Binyamin Tabory - Chanuka Part 2
32 min
December 26, 2019 Positive Mitzvot of Shabbat 05
Positive Mitzvot of Shabbat 05: Special Shiur - The Mitzvot of Shabbat Chanukah, by Rav Dovid Gottlieb
How are the mitzvot of Shabbat impacted by Chanukah and how are the mitzvot of Chanukah impacted by Shabbat?
34 min
December 24, 2019 Aseret HaDibbrot 7 - Adultery
Aseret HaDibbrot 7 - Adultery, by Rav Tzvi Kaye.

What are the differences between the prohibition on Jews and non-Jews. And what is the essence of the prohibition?

Source sheet: gush.net/audios/kmtt/mekorot/aseret-hadibbrot-RTK-07-adultery.pdf
42 min