Q&A- Shidduchim, Slavery & Politicians

Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu    00:00 Why can we pronounce or give people names with Hashem's name in it (such as Raphael, Gavriel, etc.)?   01:17 Why do we say "halleluka"?   02:56 Should we be davening for a shidduch at the right time or as soon as possible?   07:51 Why is there seemingly fewer gedolim than in generations before?   15:42 Are the 13 principles of faith deoraissa and why is there such an emphasis on Techias HaMeisim?   25:20 How do we understand Ashkenazic lighter skin color in accordance with the indigenous features of the Middle East and Avraham's origins?    27:23 In regards to a Canaanite slave, how do we reconcile the morality of slavery through a Torah lens?    36:53 Why can't a Canaanite slave be a Noahide follower?    44:47 Are people who don't know they're Jewish considered Jewish?   52:58 Is there an overlap of Jewish and Stoic philosophies?   58:04 As a Baal Teshuva, how do we catch up for Maaser we may have missed?    1:00:09 Do you give Maaser after taxes?   1:01:48 Do you have to pay Maaser on unrealized gains?   1:05:15 How do we understand the proverb one who hates gifts lives long, since Judaism puts such an importance on giving?   1:08:09 Are politicians puppets or do they have free will?   1:11:57 Was there anyone that created their own form of the Talmud aside from Rebbe?   1:14:53 Is it is possible for a kiddush Hashem to come from a non-religious Jew?   1:16:17 How did a Rishon with the name "Akiva" in his name understand how to spell his name?   1:17:25 What are practical ways to anticipate Mashiach (in preparation for the questions at the end of one's life)?   1:18:50 How can we bring Mashiach in today's age if we are so much lower spiritually than previous generations?   1:22:42 How do we view the chashuvos of living in Israel?   1:26:04 How do we understand the longing of the Chofetz Chaim to come to Israel but he didn't?   1:29:35 Could someone become as Kabballistically attuned as the Arizal today?   1:31:28 What lessons did the Rav take from his time in law school?     Produced by: Cedar Media Studios