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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
Torah
Volusian Yeshiva
Conversion
Israel
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Jewish Education
Zionism
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Rabbi Shmuel Tiketinsky
Russian Secret Police Archives
Yeshiva University
Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik
Yiddish
Rabbi Chaim Berlin
Litvish Torah World

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

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Responsa - October 19 - Oct 19, 2025 -

History of Eastern European Yeshivot - Slabodka - September 29 - Sep 29, 2025 -

Responsa - September 28 - Sep 28, 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 - Slabodka - September 15 - Sep 15, 2025 -

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Sam Schechter
One of the legendary figures that graduated MTA and came to America, associated with the study of Mir
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Judith Hemmendinger
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R' Dr. Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff
Rabbi and host sharing teachings and insights from Jewish tradition, with a focus on historical contexts and community values.

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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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This podcast features insightful discussions led by an experienced host, focusing on Jewish education and the historical context of Eastern European Yeshivot. Episodes cover a range of topics, including significant figures in Jewish history, traditional Jewish education methods, and contemporary societal challenges facing the Jewish community. Through personal anecdotes and reflections on Torah education, listeners are likely to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish identity and values as they relate to modern issues, making it particularly appealing for those interested in spirituality and history within Judaism. The exploration of connections between historical events and current debates around Jewish practices sets this podcast apart, pr... more

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