Q&A: Remorse, Patriotism & Israeli Elections

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00:00 Why has halachic analysis become the weighing of Acharonim even though the last binding text was the Bavli?

 

13:55 Why is there a difference in birkat hamazon between magdil and migdol?

 

20:54 How should one handle a relative bringing a non-Jew to a Seder?

 

27:59 Must one pay for the medical expenses of his victim even if he has insurance?

 

33:39 Should one forgive someone who has no remorse?

 

40:26 How can one honor one's parents but still correct problematic behavior?

 

45:35 What is the halachic perspective on the recent ruling in Alabama?

 

59:38 If we decide that one who committed suicide could not have 'daas', what then is the case in the Shulchan Aruch?

 

1:12:26 Is anything unforgivable?

 

1:23:34 What does it mean that God created time?

 

1:25:49 Should one be concerned to wear colored shoes?

 

1:30:36 Is there a Torah value of patriotism, and how does one respond to accusations of dual loyalty?

 

1:36:10 What is a healthy way to deal with guilt and regret?

 

1:39:13 Does dina d'malchusa dina apply even to antisemitic governments?

 

1:43:02 What is the legitimacy of Kabbalah?

 

1:47:35 What does it matter whether one votes for Shas or Degel or any religious party?

 

1:52:29 What are the Bible Codes?

 

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