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It's Genius

It's Genius

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The great Talmudic commentators of the past century have produced some of the most profound and penetrating Talmudic analyses in history. These writings offer us a window into the profound depth and insight of Jewish law and tradition. But often these ideas are not accessible to many people because of their complexity. These audio presentations by Rabbi Elisha Friedman are intended to make some of these insights more widely accessible.

Elisha Friedman Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • Griz Avel - Laundry on Tisha B’av

    Griz Avel - Laundry on Tisha B’av
    Jul 31 2025

    The Brisker Rav explains the Rambam's view about doing laundry during the week of Tisha B'av

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    41 mins
  • Griz Avel - First Day of Shiva

    Griz Avel - First Day of Shiva
    Jul 29 2025

    The Brisker Rav quotes an important distinction from Reb Chaim between the first day of shiva and the last six, and then suggests his own approach

    This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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    16 mins
  • Griz Avel/Rav Soloveitchik #3

    Griz Avel/Rav Soloveitchik #3
    Jul 28 2025

    Both the Brisker Rav (first piece in Avel) and Rav Soloveitchik (Shiurim L'zecher Abba Mari) discuss the problematic formulation of the Rambam about a kohen becoming tamei to his close relatives.

    This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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    1 hr
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