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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.

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Griz Avel - Laundry on Tisha B’av

Jul 31st, 2025 7:08 PM

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

Griz Avel - First Day of Shiva

Jul 29th, 2025 1:53 PM

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

Griz Avel/Rav Soloveitchik #3

Jul 28th, 2025 3:00 PM

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

Rav Soloveitchik #2 - Kavanah During Shema

Jul 25th, 2025 8:25 PM

The second shiur in Shiurim L'zecher Abba Mari, also about Shema. 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

Rav Soloveitchik #1 - Shema and the Exodus

Jul 24th, 2025 10:13 AM

Presentation of the first piece in Shiurim L'zecher Abba Mari, about Shema and remembering the Exodus 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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