Q&A- Gehenom, Transgender & Vaccines Rabbi Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. pubdate : Wed, 09 Dec 2020 22:01:14 +0000 00:00 What is the nature of gehenem i.e. what is spiritual pain? 6:03 How could we want Moshiach to come if we can only then continue what we’ve started individually? 18:04 Is Christianity avodah zara? 24:00 Would someone be allowed to have a statue for the purposes of aesthetics? 28:50 Would it be a lie to refer to someone who identifies transgender by the changed name and pronouns etc.? 31:00 Can a person be considered halachically of another sex? 35:58 Is there an end to the messianic age? (Why do the souls get out back into the world)? 38:12 (Followup) Didn’t we know that the neshamos never died? 43:30 What is the Torah perspective on taking the vaccine so soon 48:29 How do we make a kiddush HaShem? 51:49 In Melaveh Malkah, why do people not set their tables like on Shabbos night if it says that in the Shulchan Aruch? 55:28 If we can’t make requests in Shabbos, how can we make requests during davening? 58:50 Can I skip the harachamans after the four berachos of bentching if I have shiur very soon? 1:00:39 Why are many not noheig to say “vayitein l’chah” motzei Shabbos? _______________________________________________________________ Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu Vayeishev 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasts) Episode 64
