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YUTORAH: R' Dr. Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff -- Recent Shiurim

Rakeffet-Rothkoff, Rabbi Dr. Aaron
Judaism
Volozhin Yeshiva
Mir Yeshiva
Jewish Identity
World War I
Volusian Yeshiva
Conversion
Israel
Secular Education
Jewish Education
Zionism
Hebrew
Rabbi Shmuel Tiketinsky
Torah
Russian Secret Police Archives
Yeshiva University
Yiddish
Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik
Rabbi Chaim Berlin
American Jewish Education

YUTORAH: R' Dr. Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff -- Recent Shiurim

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History of Eastern European Yeshivot - Slabodka - September 15 - Sep 15, 2025 -

Responsa - September 14 - Sep 14, 2025 - *! Due to a technical issue the recording has a lower-than-usual pitch. We are working to correct this in the near future, be'ezrat Hashem. !* The link to shiur Zoom video recording, including the proper sound... more

History of Eastern European Yeshivot - Mir - September 8 - Sep 8, 2025 -

Responsa - Mishneh Halachot 7:154 - September 7 - Sep 7, 2025 -

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Sam Schechter
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Rabbi Dr. Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff
An experienced educator and speaker on Jewish teachings, specializing in historical and contemporary issues within Judaism.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • If “Modern Orthodox” Rabbanim were like him!

    I’ve been listening to HaRav Rothkoff-Rakefet Kein yirbu Shanav!

    He always tells it like it is, and a miut, in his generation of an American Born Gadol…if Rabbanim were like him….We’d be in pre-Maskilim days Shomer Mitzvos, not Shomer Mitzvos period.

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Responsa - August 31
Q: How is consent any worse than safer?
In order to learn a safer, a rebbe is needed; no one can understand the safer without a rebbe.
History of Eastern European Yeshivot - Mir - April 28
Q: How can such great rabbis make such total, complete mistakes?
Stay behind; don't go; don't leave.
History of Eastern European Yeshivot - Mir - April 28
Q: In the Shiur, you quoted Rehatzkol and you appeared to embrace it.
My own rebbe was upset with members of his family who went in Aliyah.
Responsa - February 23
Q: What does the court case involving the photograph refusal reveal about religious beliefs?
It shows that personal religious convictions might not be mainstream but are valid and deserve respect under the law.

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Focusing on themes of Jewish spirituality, education, and history, this series explores significant topics within the Jewish community, prominently featuring discussions on the evolution of Jewish thought and traditional values through the lens of contemporary issues such as LGBTQ+ rights and translations of sacred texts. Episodes often recount historical narratives, particularly revolving around the Mir Yeshiva during World War II, highlighting both its challenges and resilience. The content is enriched with personal anecdotes from the host, offering insights that connect historical struggles to modern Jewish identity, making it a compelling listen for those interested in the intersection of tradition and contemporary life.

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