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Weekly, Rabbi Gershon Schaffel gives classes for Young Israel of Skokie in halacha (Jewish Law) and hashkafa (Jewish thought). We are excited to make them more widely available. For more information, ... more
FAQs about Rabbi Gershon Schaffel's Shiurim:How many episodes does Rabbi Gershon Schaffel's Shiurim have?The podcast currently has 585 episodes available.
February 04, 2021Forcing a Compromise to Avoid Paying a DebtIs it permitted to use various ploys and techniques to force a claimant to accept a compromise for less than the amount that is actually owed?...more49minPlay
February 02, 202113 Principles: Principle 5: Worshipping Hashem Exclusively pt. 2How can we say ברכוני לשלום? Doesn't it violate the principle that prohibits davening to intermediaries? How does prayer work? Why do we pray if everything is decided for us on Rosh HaShanah?...more43minPlay
January 31, 2021Damaging a Neighbor's SnowmanIf one damages a neighbor's snowman, is there any liability? What is the halacha regarding damage to objects that have little to minimum market value but significant sentimental value?...more53minPlay
January 26, 202113 Principles Principle 5 Worshipping Hashem Exclusively pt. 1Davening to Hashem rather than to intermediaries. The origin of idolatry. Differentiating between the "wielder of power" and the "source of power." The difficulty this raises regarding numerous prayers such as ברכוני לשלום which seemingly, violates this principle....more42minPlay
January 21, 2021Discovering the Real YouAn exploration of why the Jews sinned after experiencing so many miracles. We explore some of the fundamentals of our bechirah and when we cannot access free choice. Lastly, we explore how our struggles make us unique and what we can do to establish better habits in our lives....more30minPlay
January 20, 202113 Principles - Principle 4 - G-d's Eternity pt 2Why is it essential to believe that Hashem "decided" to create the world? What does "first" and "last" mean when used in reference to Hashem?...more41minPlay
January 15, 2021Serving Ice Cream After Meat to a Demented ParentIf a non-religious parent, who is ill and declining mentally, asks for ice cream after a meat meal, is it permitted for a child to serve that parent ice cream?...more1hPlay
January 13, 202113 Principles Principle 4 G-d's Eternity pt 1How do we know that Hashem is not confined in time? Clarifying that "First" does not mean that Hashem exists in the timeline. If past, present and future do not exist for Hashem, how does He judge mankind? Creation ex-nihilo....more43minPlay
January 08, 2021Where to Light Shabbos Candles When Eating In a Simchah Hall?If one is sleeping in one home and eating in a simchah hall, where is the preferable place to light Shabbos candles?...more57minPlay
FAQs about Rabbi Gershon Schaffel's Shiurim:How many episodes does Rabbi Gershon Schaffel's Shiurim have?The podcast currently has 585 episodes available.