YUTORAH: Recent Shiurim http://www.yutorah.org/rss/RssAudioOnly/teacher/80132 en-us YUTORAH: Recent Shiurim <![CDATA[Great Rabbis, Part 3: Rav Yosef Dov Halevi Soloveitchick (b)]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1090767/Great-Rabbis,-Part-3:-Rav-Yosef-Dov-Halevi-Soloveitchick-(b)]]> <![CDATA[Pruzansky, Rabbi Steven]]> <![CDATA[<b>Great Rabbis, Part 3: Rav Yosef Dov Halevi Soloveitchick (b)</b> <br /> <a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1090767/Great-Rabbis,-Part-3:-Rav-Yosef-Dov-Halevi-Soloveitchick-(b)"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/steven_pruzansky_o.jpg" /></a><br /> <p>Part 2 of the life and Torah of Rav Soloveitchick, looking at his sole visit to Israel, his early years in Boston and at YU, Halachic Man, his attitude toward Zionism and the State of Israel, his personal evolution, and some of his Torah thoughts. Delivered in Hebrew at the Modiin Kollel. Sponsored by Becky and Avi Katz l'iluy nishmat Yonah ben Harav Aryeh Leib a"h.</p>]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1090767/Great-Rabbis,-Part-3:-Rav-Yosef-Dov-Halevi-Soloveitchick-(b)]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:38:54 GMT <![CDATA[Great Gifts of the Jews, Part 4: Societal Institutions]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1090385/Great-Gifts-of-the-Jews,-Part-4:-Societal-Institutions]]> <![CDATA[Pruzansky, Rabbi Steven]]> <![CDATA[<b>Great Gifts of the Jews, Part 4: Societal Institutions</b> <br /> <a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1090385/Great-Gifts-of-the-Jews,-Part-4:-Societal-Institutions"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/steven_pruzansky_o.jpg" /></a><br /> <p>How have the Jews shaped some critical societal institutions, and guided the world to an (uneasy) acceptance? A look at three major factors that shaped civilizations and how the Jewish people defined them - marriage and the role of women, Shabbat and the day of rest, and democracy and the people's voice in government. Sponsored by Becky and Avi Katz l'iluy nishmat Yonah ben Harav Aryeh Leib a"h.</p>]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1090385/Great-Gifts-of-the-Jews,-Part-4:-Societal-Institutions]]> Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:56:42 GMT <![CDATA[How is War Permitted?]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1087775/How-is-War-Permitted?]]> <![CDATA[Pruzansky, Rabbi Steven]]> <![CDATA[<b>How is War Permitted?</b> <br /> <a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1087775/How-is-War-Permitted?"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/steven_pruzansky_o.jpg" /></a><br /> <p>A discussion of the Heter Milchama. In the absence of Pikuach Nefesh - the preservation of life as in a war of self-defense - how is it permissible to risk life and go to war? For example, in an optional war just for territory or the king's reputation, or war to defend the land of Israel when an enemy would live in peace if the land was surrendered? Where does the Torah permit this - and why? Is war another exception to Pikuach Nefesh - and if yes, why doesn't the Talmud state this? Delivered at</p>]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1087775/How-is-War-Permitted?]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:04:04 GMT <![CDATA[Israel and the Era of Redemption]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1084953/Israel-and-the-Era-of-Redemption]]> <![CDATA[Pruzansky, Rabbi Steven]]> <![CDATA[<b>Israel and the Era of Redemption</b> <br /> <a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1084953/Israel-and-the-Era-of-Redemption"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/steven_pruzansky_o.jpg" /></a><br /> <p>How do we know this is the era of redemption? In addition to the events in Israel, what else is happening in the world, in America and Europe, that underscore the uniqueness of this time? How do we understand the setbacks - and how do we move the process forward? Delivered at the Young Israel Talmud Torah of Flatbush.</p>]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1084953/Israel-and-the-Era-of-Redemption]]> Mon, 01 Jan 2024 22:10:55 GMT <![CDATA[Great Gifts: How the Jews Shaped the World - Part 3: Understanding Man]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1084949/Great-Gifts:-How-the-Jews-Shaped-the-WorldPart-3:-Understanding-Man]]> <![CDATA[Pruzansky, Rabbi Steven]]> <![CDATA[<b>Great Gifts: How the Jews Shaped the World - Part 3: Understanding Man</b> <br /> <a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1084949/Great-Gifts:-How-the-Jews-Shaped-the-WorldPart-3:-Understanding-Man"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/steven_pruzansky_o.jpg" /></a><br /> <p>What has Judaism taught the world about man, his role, obligations, connection to Hashem and limitations, and why has it been so controversial? What is man's uniqueness? Sponsored by Becky and Avi Katz, l'iluy nishmat Yonah ben Harav Aryeh Leib a"h.</p>]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1084949/Great-Gifts:-How-the-Jews-Shaped-the-WorldPart-3:-Understanding-Man]]> Mon, 01 Jan 2024 22:01:31 GMT <![CDATA[Great Rabbis, Part II: Rav Yosef Ber Soloveitchick (a)]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1084469/Great-Rabbis,-Part-II:-Rav-Yosef-Ber-Soloveitchick-(a)]]> <![CDATA[Pruzansky, Rabbi Steven]]> <![CDATA[<b>Great Rabbis, Part II: Rav Yosef Ber Soloveitchick (a)</b> <br /> <a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1084469/Great-Rabbis,-Part-II:-Rav-Yosef-Ber-Soloveitchick-(a)"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/steven_pruzansky_o.jpg" /></a><br /> <p>Part One of a look at the Rav's early years and upbringing, the influence of his father and grandfathers, his years in Berlin, and his attempts to navigate between two worlds. Delivered in Hebrew at the Modiin Kollel. Sponsored by Becky and Avii Katz l'iluy nishmat Yonah ben Harav Aryeh Leib a"h.</p>]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1084469/Great-Rabbis,-Part-II:-Rav-Yosef-Ber-Soloveitchick-(a)]]> Wed, 27 Dec 2023 06:54:17 GMT <![CDATA[King Shlomo and the Two Mothers]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1083187/King-Shlomo-and-the-Two-Mothers]]> <![CDATA[Pruzansky, Rabbi Steven]]> <![CDATA[<b>King Shlomo and the Two Mothers</b> <br /> <a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1083187/King-Shlomo-and-the-Two-Mothers"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/steven_pruzansky_o.jpg" /></a><br /> <p>The famous story of the King Shlomo and the two mothers arguing over possession of a baby - and Shlomo's decision to "cut the baby in half." How did he know who was the real mother? (Hint: he knew who the real mother was before the fake mother endorsed the splitting of the baby!) Indeed, which of the two women who testified was the real mother? And what were the broader implications of the story? This is the rarely read Haftarah on Shabbat Parshat Miketz that is not Shabbat Chanukah.</p>]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1083187/King-Shlomo-and-the-Two-Mothers]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:29:48 GMT <![CDATA[Great Gifts: How the Jews Shaped the World (Part 2) - Relating to G-d]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1081639/Great-Gifts:-How-the-Jews-Shaped-the-World-(Part-2)Relating-to-G-d]]> <![CDATA[Pruzansky, Rabbi Steven]]> <![CDATA[<b>Great Gifts: How the Jews Shaped the World (Part 2) - Relating to G-d</b> <br /> <a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1081639/Great-Gifts:-How-the-Jews-Shaped-the-World-(Part-2)Relating-to-G-d"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/steven_pruzansky_o.jpg" /></a><br /> <p>The Jewish people, first through Avraham, introduced to the world a revolutionary concept of G-d. What was that? How has that impacted world history and our relations with the nations? What specifically are the ideas of G-d that the world found (and largely finds) troubling? Sponsored by Becky and Avi Katz, l'iluy nishmat Yona ben Harav Aryeh Leib a"h.</p>]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1081639/Great-Gifts:-How-the-Jews-Shaped-the-World-(Part-2)Relating-to-G-d]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:19:02 GMT <![CDATA[Tefila as Avoda She'belev]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1081088/Tefila-as-Avoda-She'belev]]> <![CDATA[Pruzansky, Rabbi Steven]]> <![CDATA[<b>Tefila as Avoda She'belev</b> <br /> <a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1081088/Tefila-as-Avoda-She'belev"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/steven_pruzansky_o.jpg" /></a><br /> <p>Why is tefila defined as "Avoda She'belev," service of the heart? What does that mean and how should it impact our tefilot? Sponsored by Sallie and Ernie Levi on the occasion of the 8th yahrtzeit of their beloved son, Coby.</p>]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1081088/Tefila-as-Avoda-She'belev]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:43:26 GMT <![CDATA[Great Rabbis, Part 1: Rav Meir Shapiro of Lublin]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1080422/Great-Rabbis,-Part-1:-Rav-Meir-Shapiro-of-Lublin]]> <![CDATA[Pruzansky, Rabbi Steven]]> <![CDATA[<b>Great Rabbis, Part 1: Rav Meir Shapiro of Lublin</b> <br /> <a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1080422/Great-Rabbis,-Part-1:-Rav-Meir-Shapiro-of-Lublin"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/steven_pruzansky_o.jpg" /></a><br /> <p>A discussion of the personality and accomplishments of Rav Meir Shapiro, popularizer of the Daf Yomi, founder of the Yeshivat Chachmei Lublin, and one of the most creative rabbis of the 20th century. Presented in Hebrew to the Modiin Kollel. Sponsored by Becky and Avi Katz l'iluy nishmat Yonah ben Harav Aryeh Leib a"h.</p>]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1080422/Great-Rabbis,-Part-1:-Rav-Meir-Shapiro-of-Lublin]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 04:27:15 GMT