
Should We Be “Afraid” During the Yomim Noraim?
Exploring the concept of “fear” in Judaism and when and how it should be used.


Hosted by Ezra Balsam · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 187 episodes
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Your one-stop-shop for Shiurim on Halacha, Hashkafa, Parsha, and Gemora. This podcast features all recorded Shiurim given by Rabbi Ezra Balsam at the Sydney Kollel.
Ezra Balsam hosts Rabbi Ezra Balsam All Shiurim Podcast, a religion show with 187 episodes published.

Exploring the concept of “fear” in Judaism and when and how it should be used.

Nitzavim, Yom Hadin, and Teshuvah.

If we destroyed the outer Beis Hamikdash by destroying our internal Beis Hamikdash, then that means the solution is to rebuild the outer Beis Hamikdash by rebuilding our inner Beis Hamikdah.

What to do if you lose the Minyan by the later parts of Shacharis, Mincha and Maariv? A full summary recapping what to do if the Minyan is lost at various parts of Davening.

How the Melocho of Dosh (extracting) was used in the Mishkan and why it is of the most practically applicable Melochos. With a list of the common applications of Dosh.

Does one transgress the Melocho of “M’amer” by gathering together different flowers together? What about the Melocho the Melocho of Makeh B’patish (finishing a vessel)?

Should a person work for a living, or learn as much as possible and take Tzedaka from other people to support himself? Other juicy topics like: The army vs. learning Torah.

What we are mourning over today. What is it we’re yearning to get back to.

Why mourning over the Beis Hamikdash is reserved for “important people”. What this is all about.

What to do if you lose the Minyan: In middle of Shemoneh Esrei - can the Chazzan still say Chazaras Hashatz? What about Kaddish? In middle of Chazaras Hashatz Before the reading of the Torah

Common applications of M’amer: Can I pick up fruit that fell in the backyard? Can I gather fruit or nuts that spilled on the floor of my house?

Unravelling the strange laws sorrounding Pinchos’s act. What does it mean to be “zealous”. When is it a good thing and when is it not? How we can live a life purely for Hashem.

Understanding what the Gemara says “better to eat weekday food on Shabbos than to take from others”. Getting a degrading job vs. taking Tzedaka.

Does giving a person “what they’re lacking” mean giving them rent in an expensive neighbourhood when they could be living in a cheaper area? What about buying a new couple an apartment (which is commonly done is Israel)?

The Nefesh Hachaim explains how Torah energises the world and keeps the world standing.

The Halachos of leaving a Minyan early: When can I and when can’t I? What if I will dismantle the Minyan by leaving early but have no other choice? The Halachos of what to do if the Minyan leaves in middle of Davening. C

How Hashem “changed His mind” to allow Bilaam to go curse the Jews, what that teaches us about how Hashem conducts the world, and how that affects the way we need to approach decisions in life.

Is gathering toys permitted? What about collecting salt that spilled at the table? What about collecting fruit that spill on the floor? The rules of “Ain Imur Elah B’Gedulei Karkah” AND “Ain Imur Elah B’makom Gidulo”.

The Gemara sources of providing for the poor “Dei Machsoro” - According to the standard they are used to.

The Nefesh Hachaim explains how the Torah and Hashem are one entity and why one doesn’t need to distract himself to think about Hashem while learning.
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