The Power of a Lonely Jew
How should we feel about this Yomtov? Are we missing out, or is this all a great blessing?
Sep 01, 2021•14 min
Two Jews, Three Opinions
Rabbi Moss
Classes, lectures and shiurim of Rabbi Aron Moss of Sydney Australia
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Episodes
Vaccines - what if the rabbis are wrong?
Leading rabbis have come out in favour of the vaccine. But what if they are basing their decision on false information?
Aug 25, 2021•15 min
What Did the Rebbe Say About Vaccines?
Using a new vaccine, trustworthy drug companies, herd immunity
Aug 18, 2021•17 min
Should I Vaccinate Just Because Everyone Else is?
It is forbidden to do something dangerous. But what is the definition of danger? Driving on the highway, air travel, how about sky diving? At what point does an activity become safe?
Aug 18, 2021•15 min
The Vaccine and Halacha
What are the halachic arguments for vaccination? Can you endanger yourself today to avert possible sickness in the future?
Aug 18, 2021•14 min
Did the Talmud Address Zoom Shofar Blowings? [spoiler: yes]
A taste of authentic talmudic learning. Gemora Rosh Hashana 27b-28a discussing the intricacies of hearing the Shofar, as applied to modern day issues of broadcasting mitzvahs
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Can You Steal to Save a Life?
Two people are lost in the desert. There's enough water for one to survive. But only if one steals from the other. What should he do?
Jul 29, 2021•15 min
Do You Get Offended Too Easily?
A talmudic fight gets personal. Then the roof nearly caves in. The best way to take an insult... In memory of David ben Fortunee a"h
Jul 21, 2021•15 min
Forgot the Fast?
You forgot it was Tisha B'av, made a bracha on a cup of coffee and then suddenly realised it's a fast day. What do you do now...?
Jul 14, 2021•14 min
Stop a Thief on Shabbos?
He was stealing my phone. Can I grab it off him? Is muktza an issue? How far can we go to save our property?
Jul 07, 2021•13 min
An Offer You Can Refuse
He didn't want to be called to the Torah for fear of infection. But refusing an aliyah can be dangerous...
Jun 30, 2021•15 min
The Million Dollar Loan Dilemma
A kind donor lent a shul $1 million to finish their building. He only asked for naming rights. Sounds simple? Uh-uh....
Jun 24, 2021•16 min
Muhammad and Ziva's Baby Boy
Mother says her son is Jewish, father says he's Muslim. What do we call him?
Jun 24, 2021•19 min
Stolen on Seder Night
He left the door open, as the law says to do, and a thief took his friend's candle sticks.... who is responsible?
Mar 10, 2021•14 min
Can You Steal by Proxy? Taste of Talmud part 4
The limits of responsibility Bava Metzia 10b
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Falling on a lost article - Taste of Talmud part 3
Various ways to acquire ownerless objects. The mishna and gemora Bava Metzia 10a
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min
When a Cow is not Kosher...
A surprising Purim gift gets returned, but not for the reason everyone thought...
Feb 24, 2021•14 min
Tackling Tosfos - Taste of Talmud part 2
If you thought Talmud was challenging, try Tosfos - the medieval French scholars who found contradictions between different parts of the Talmud and tried to reconcile them. Seat belts on lets go!
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr
Stretching the Partnership?
He used the investors money to give charity. But that helped the business! Until it went bust....
Feb 17, 2021•14 min
A Taste of Talmud Part One
Brain bending debates from the sages. Looking at the Mishna Bava Metzia 9b. This class is for beginners to experience the genius of Talmudic logic.
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr
"He StartedI It!" - is that a good defence?
Can I hit back if someone attacks me? How hard? And what if the attack was verbal? Am I responsible for provoked anger?
Feb 10, 2021•20 min
Stolen Cars, Counterfeit Cash and a Violent Ox
If one of the terms of the deal wasn't met, does the whole deal fall over?
Feb 03, 2021•16 min
The Day Before the Sale
Should a salesman tell his customer that the half-price sale starts tomorrow? Should the secretary tell the patient he can get the same procedure for free?
Dec 16, 2020•18 min
The Mugger and the Mafia
A modern Chanukah miracle: He promised to give extra charity if the stolen money was returned. And it was. But he is in for a surprise when he has to fulfil his pledge...
Dec 09, 2020•14 min
Ashamed of the Crimes of My Youth
He hired a thug to slash his former business partners tires. He got caught. And they were the wrong tires. Who pays?
Dec 02, 2020•16 min
Can I Scam a Scammer?
His friend sold him cheap product at top dollar, claiming it was good quality. Can he recoup his money by scamming his friend?
Nov 25, 2020•13 min
Would a Mother Make Her Kid Sick?
The only way to get the government subsidy is by producing a letter from the hospital. And the family really needs it...
Nov 18, 2020•18 min
One Ventilator. Two Patients. Who Gets It?
Who gets priority: a victim of attempted murder or a victim of attempted suicide?
Nov 11, 2020•17 min
Why Visit an Unconscious Patient?
It is a great mitzvah to visit the sick. But is there a point to visit a patient who doesn't even know you are there?
Nov 05, 2020•13 min
Hot Politics: Hold On to Your Seat!
He had an aisle seat at shul. But the layout changed and now he's stuck in the middle. Can he appeal?
Oct 28, 2020•17 min
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