Q&A: Mesorah, IVF & Non-Jewish Music

Dedicated by Anonymous in honor of Rav Breitowitz & Yeshivas Ohr Somayach. 🎙️ Dedicate a Shiur or Podcast Series: Opportunities available at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa 💬 Got Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Q&A 0:00 Why did all snakes lose their feet if only the nachash in the garden of Eden 2:00 Is it assur to listen to Non-Jewish music/tunes?  9:55 If someone is cutting onions and starts tearing up should they think of the Bet HaMikdash to do the mitzvah? 13:05 Is it allowed to do raffles for Tzedakah?  16:20 How does modern futility treatment affect yibum? 21:30 Is believing in an omen or superstitions assur?  24:33 What does Mazal Tov mean? 34:20 Can a person accept a gift from someone whose main source of income is assur according to the Torah? 38:30 What ksav Ivri?  43:13 How do we defend the Ralbag who says Hashem has no knowledge of the future?  53:20 How important is Mesorah today? 56:50 How was the Ramchal accepted today when he was so controversial in his time?  1:07:15 If a person thinks and tries to learn from a previous mistake would that not be a lack of bitochon?  1:13:11 How was Chassidim allowed to change their davening nusach?  1:17:15 How can women do bedika chametz today if the Gemara in Pesachim says the contrary?  1:20:30 If someone is davening the amida as part of an airplane minyan, should he move to let someone pass?  1:22:30 How are we allowed to use disposable plasticware since it's wasteful? 🎙️ Dedicate a Shiur or Podcast Series: Opportunities available at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa 💬 Got Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at: podcasts@ohr.edu 📍 About Yeshivat Ohr Somayach Located in the heart of Jerusalem, Ohr Somayach is a premier institution for young, English-speaking Jewish men. Whether you're new to Jewish learning or already proficient in Gemara and other original sources, we offer tailored programs to meet your needs. 📚 Discover the perfect program for you: 🌐 Visit: https://ohr.edu/study_in_israel  📞 Call our placement specialist: +972 52-312-5921 Email us at: podcasts@ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS