Tag: R' Wittensteins

This episode explores the narrator's father's career at NASA during the Apollo Program, highlighting lessons that can be learned from that era.
In this episode, the focus is on various aspects of the Von Braun issue, along with insights into the speaker's father's college experiences and seizing opportunities.
This episode delves into the early life of the speaker's father, reflecting on how he ended up in a small town in Alabama, his experiences growing up in the South, the life lessons gained from excelling in High School football, and his journey to becoming a rocket scientist.
This episode discusses the life of Korczak, focusing on his Jewish responses and actions despite his lack of formal Jewish education.
This week's episode of a Jewish podcast discusses the challenges involved in understanding Ancient Egypt's history, particularly the connection between Ancient Egyptian documentation and Egyptian idolatry.
The text discusses how our perception of reality influences our lives and why people may seek blessings from rabbis to a varying extent.
This episode delves into the historical complexities surrounding the unresolved dispute between Rabbi Avrohom Kalisker and the Baal HaTanya, questioning when to accept or reject stories as factual.
This episode delves into the challenges and limitations of education, exploring the ideal of education and how an ideally educated person perceives themselves.
The text discusses R' Avrohom Kalisker's role in establishing the Ashkenazi community in Israel and his initial attack on R' Shnuer Zalman, which was part of a larger debate on how Chassidim should focus on their spiritual endeavors.
This episode delves into the Vilna Gaon's theory of Incongruent Actions, exploring its application in various contexts.
In this discussion, the focus is on the Vilna Gaon's theory of Incongruent Actions, exploring the deeper reasons behind significant events like Nathan of Gaza's downfall rather than attributing them solely to Torah commitment or fear of Hashem.
The podcast episode delves into the complexities of how the world perceives Israel and its implications for Israeli foreign policy.
The episode discusses the governmental crisis during the Gaza War, exploring the challenges in modern government structures and why there is a crisis currently.
The episode discusses the successes of Israel in the Gaza War and attributes them to historical factors that have built trust in the IDF as an institution.
In this episode, the focus is on the Gaza War and how our understanding of the conflict has evolved in recent months.
This episode delves into the specifics of zman Tefila, exploring questions such as how late one can start Shachris and what constitutes beginning the prayer.
In this episode, the discussion revolves around the origins of various Nusachs and the possibility of changing between Ashkenaz and Sefard styles of prayer.
This podcast episode delves into the second arrest of the Baal Tanya, exploring how the Russian government's treatment of the Jewish community during that period influenced the event.
The text discusses the release of the Baal Tanya by the Russians and his subsequent second arrest, focusing on the reasons behind both events.
Henry Kissinger is noted as a prominent American diplomat with a complex legacy that stirs strong emotions and opinions.
This discussion delves into understanding R' Chaim Volozhin's perspective on Torah Lishma and how it relates to the insights of the Vilna Gaon.
This discussion focuses on the approach to Torah Lishma according to the Vilna Gaon, often contrasted with R' Chaim Volozhin's views, particularly in Mishley.
This episode delves into the benefits of in-depth Torah study and how it can help individuals navigate challenges in maintaining commitment to Judaism.
The text discusses lessons and differences between the Gaza War and the Yom Kippur War, speculating on factors influencing the conflict's duration and its connection to the War of Gog.
In this episode, the discussion revolves around significant events such as the reforming of the Israeli Supreme Court and the advancements in AI, exploring the lessons that can be drawn from these events and how they can enhance our understanding and observance of Rosh HaShana.