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Moral Dilemmas & Other Jewish Stories

Moral Dilemmas & Other Jewish Stories

by R' Yitzi Weiner and R' Shlomo Horwitz

Religion & Spirituality Philosophy

Season 1

Breaking Shabbos for the War; & The Angry Food Critic

In this episode of Moral Dilemmas & Other Jewish Stories, Rav Yitzi explores the fascinating dilemma of a religious defense expert who, during the war in Israel, chose not to break Shabbos—even though his vital work meant that he was permitted, and expected, to do so. Did his decision have consequences? Then Rav Shlomo tells the story of an angry Jewish food critic who badly misperceived the Orthodox Jews he encountered—and wrote a scathing article about them. But there was much more to the story than he realized. Two very different stories about judgment, conviction, and what happens when things aren’t quite what they seem.

Sefer Torah or A New Shul & The Dusty Old Guitar

R' Yitzi shares a moral dilemma story about a man who left money in a will to buy a new Torah, but the community needs a new shul not a Torah, and R' Shlomo shares a story about why he bought one of his favorite guitars.

The Blessings Of A Canceled Event & The Real Way To Mourn The Destruction Of The Beis Hamikdash

R' Yitzi shares a moral dilemma story about a canceled event that turned out to be a great blessing for the fish market, and R' Shlomo shares a powerful story of how some Jews reacted in real time to hearing news of the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash.

Praising A Groom He Never Met & Raffie's Kindness Boomerang

R' Yitzi shares a moral dilemma story about a man who spoke at an engagement party of a couple he never met, and R' Shlomo shared a beautiful story about how one young man's generosity came full circle.

The Woman Who Almost Converted To Judaism & The Mensch In The Max

R' Yitzi shares a moral dilemma story about a woman who swore that she would convert to Judaism, and R' Shlomo shares a story about his friend's interesting encounter with an inmate in the penitentiary.

The Professional Soccer Player Who Wore Tzitzis & R' Hutner's Advice About How To Avoid Crushing The Neshama Of Your Child

Now that we’re experiencing World Cup Fever, you have to listen to this crazy dilemma about an Israeli soccer player which R Yitzi shares. Then, Shlomo shares a poignant story about the advice that Rabbi Hutner gave to a student whose son was a piano prodigy. Shlomo says: sorry about some issues we had with my new microphone. We’ll fix it next time!

Breaking Shabbos To Stop A Cremation & Why Observant Jews Get The Most Mail

R' Yitzi shares a moral dilemma story about whether one can break Shabbos to stop a cremation, and R' Shlomo shares a story about a "Magic Hat" and why observant Jews get the most mail.

Emergency Response To A Rocket Impact & Why A Non-Jew Chose To Keep Kosher

R' Yitzi shares a moral dilemma story about a doctor responding to a rocket impact on Shabbos, and R' Shlomo shares a story about why his non Jewish colleague decided to keep kosher.

The Tragic Accident & The Lost Arab Boy In the Zoo

R' Yitzi shares a moral dilemma story about a doctor that got into a terrible accident, and R' Shlomo shares a beautiful story about a Rosh Yeshiva and a lost Arab boy,

The Lost Mystery Bag & The Humility Of A Great Leader

R' Yitzi shares a moral dilemma story about a mystery bag that got lost on the bus, and R' Shlomo shares a beautiful short story about the great humility of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

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