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The 6th of Cheshvan, 5702 (October 27, 1941), was but two days prior to the liquidation of the Kovno ghetto. One of the respected members of the community approached Rav Oshry with a heart-rending shaila. He was certain that he and the member of his family would be killed, and the Nazis would likely make him watch as they murdered his family. He wo…

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Taking one's life to avoid suffering - v1 #6 by Rabbi Aaron Cohen 17:59

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The 6th of Cheshvan, 5702 (October 27, 1941), was but two days prior to the liquidation of the Kovno ghetto. One of the respected members of the community approached Rav Oshry with a heart-rending shaila. He was certain that he and the member of his family would be killed, and the Nazis would likely make him watch as they murdered his family. He wo…

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Siddur Kiddushin when the bride might not be able to go to the Mikveh - analysis of Lifnei Iver - v1 #4 by Rabbi Aaron Cohen 33:04

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On the 12th of Tishrei, 5702 (October 3, 1941), a rumor spread that the Nazis were planning to round up and murder widowed women, whose husbands had already been killed by the Germans. These women sought to marry quickly in order to avoid this threat. However, there was no Mikveh in the Kovno ghetto, and the question arose as to whether being Mesad…

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Siddur Kiddushin when the bride might not be able to go to the Mikveh - analysis of Lifnei Iver - v1 #4 by Rabbi Aaron Cohen 33:04

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On the 12th of Tishrei, 5702 (October 3, 1941), a rumor spread that the Nazis were planning to round up and murder widowed women, whose husbands had already been killed by the Germans. These women sought to marry quickly in order to avoid this threat. However, there was no Mikveh in the Kovno ghetto, and the question arose as to whether being Mesad…

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Eating non-kosher to avoid eventual self-danger in the future - is this considered Pikuach Nefesh - v1 #2 by Rabbi Aaron Cohen 24:22

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Eating non-kosher to avoid eventual self-danger in the future - is this considered Pikuach Nefesh - v1 #2 by Rabbi Aaron Cohen 24:22

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Preparation For Pesach - Cleaning, Kashering, Products by Rabbi Aaron Cohen 1:52:05

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Drinking Beer & Coffee In Non-Jewish Settings by Rabbi Aaron Cohen 27:10

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Interactions with non-Jews, parties, Kashrus by Rabbi Aaron Cohen 1:04:46

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Truthtelling by Rabbi Aaron Cohen 33:48

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Gezel Akum & related issues by Rabbi Aaron Cohen 32:27

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Kiddush Hashem & Chillul Hashem by Rabbi Aaron Cohen 34:44

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Using an incandescent bulb for Neros Shabbos & Havdala- v1 #11 by R' Aaron Cohen 12:54

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The Jews in the Kovno Ghetto did not have the means to acquire conventional candles or oil for Shabbos candles and Havdala. Could they fulfill the Mitzva of Neros Shabbos and Borei Me’orei Ha’aish on Motzei Shabbos through incandescent electric bulbs? Download Reference material (pdf) read moreAv R' Aaron Cohen

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Can a deaf mute count in a Minyan & receive an Aliya - v3 #2 by R' Aaron Cohen 17:32

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Rav Oshry presents a heart-wrenching question posed by R’ Moshe ben R’ Aryeh, who davened in Rav Oshry’s Bais Medrash. While on a work detail, he looked for potatoes and vegetables growing in the fields to give some nourishment to the starving Jews working with him. The Germans caught and beat him mercilessly, causing him to lose his hearing and sp…

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Bishul on Shabbos in the Kovno ghetto - v1 #5 by R' Aaron Cohen 12:33

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A student of Rav Oshry by the name of Yaakov, was given the opportunity to work in the kitchen where food was prepared for the Jews. This would allow Yaakov to avoid the excruciating work that Jews were subject to, and would also give him greater access to food, which would increase his chances of survival. Would he be able to work in the kitchen e…

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Erasing the numbers tatooed on one's arm - v4 #22 by R' Aaron Cohen 9:27

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A young Jewish woman who survived the Holocaust was haunted by the horrors that she had experienced. Was she allowed to erase the numbers that the Nazis had tattooed onto her arm, in order to put these terrifying events behind her? Reference Material (pdf) read moreAv R' Aaron Cohen

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R' Solomon Weinberger - Lag B'Omer 5773/2013 19:03

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R' Solomon Weinberger - Insights into Pesach and the Haggadah 5773/2013 39:16

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Ladies Shiur Behaloscha 5772/2012 24:07

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Klal Yisrael running away from Har Sinai, the importance of maintaining our connection with a Mikdash Me'atAv R' Aaron Cohen

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R' Solomon Weinberger - Behaloscha 5772/2012 49:56

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Ladies Shiur Bamidbar-Shavuos 5772/2012 18:03

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Bamidbar & Shavuos - creating Matan Torah through our initiativeAv R' Aaron Cohen

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R' Solomon Weinberger - Bamidbar 5772/2012 47:21

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Ladies Shiur Bechukosai 5772/2012 32:57

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Was the 2nd Bais Hamidkash a time of Geulah?Av R' Aaron Cohen

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R' Solomon Weinberger - Behar-Bechukosai 5772/2012 44:58

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Ladies Shiur Emor 5772/2012 22:47

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Sefira and improving one's MiddosAv R' Aaron Cohen

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R' Solomon Weinberger - Emor 5772/2012 49:37

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Ladies Shiur Kedoshim 5772/2012 34:27

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Ladies Shiur Pesach #2 5772/2012 38:51

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Ladies Shiur Pesach 5772/2012 37:54

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Ladies Shiur Vayikra 5772/2012 40:25

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Ladies Shiur Vayakhel Pekudei 5772/2012 51:55

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Ladies Shiur Purim 2 5772/2012 45:22

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Litigating in Secular Court: The Prohibition and Its Exceptions by R' Mordechai Willig 46:40

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With opening remarks by Rabbi Aaron Cohen, Mora D'Asra, Congregation Tifereth Israel of Passaic, New Jersey and Rabbi Shlomo Weissman, Director, Beth Din of AmericaAv R' Mordechai Willig