KMTT - the Torah Podcast

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?

Harav Yehuda Amital zt"l as a Public Figure, by Avrumi Yishai, talmid and personal assistant to Moreinu Harav Amital when he served as a minister in the Israeli Government. The sicha was given as part of a Mini Yom Iyun Harav Amital zt"l for the Overseas Program, Dec 19, 2019

Harav Yehuda Amital zt"l as a Rebbe (in Hebrew), by Rav Shlomo Brin, talmid, Ra"m, son-in-law, and chairman-elect of the yeshiva. The sicha was given as part of a Mini Yom Iyun Harav Amital zt"l for the Overseas Program, Dec 19, 2019

Understanding Minhagim #7, by Rav Binyamin Tabory - Chanuka

"Ha-Omer Davar B'Shem Omro" - Bringing the Geulah 1 Quote at a Time, Shiur by Rav Dovid Gottlieb, who will return to his regular series next week.

Understanding Minhagim #6, by Rav Binyamin Tabory - Tefillin 2

Aseret HaDibbrot 6 - The Prohibition of Murder, by Rav Tzvi Kaye.

What is the nature of the prohibition? What is the essential problem with murder? What is the difference between the prohibition included in the seven mitzvot of non-Jews, and the unique prohibition given to Jews?

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?

Rabbi Gottlieb is away this week, giving shiurim across the USA, and unable to record his regular Positive Mitzvot of Shabbat shiur. Here is something to tide us over:

Lev Tov: Why is it Important to Have a Good Heart?, by Rabbi Dovid Gottlieb

Understanding Minhagim #5, by Rav Binyamin Tabory - Tefillin