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From The Depths

From The Depths

Written by: Shimon Blau MD
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 This podcast explores Questions and Responsa From the Depths by Rabbi Ephraim Oshry ob"m, his magnum opus on questions he addressed relating to the Holocaust. Rabbi Oshry was a survivor of the Kovno ghetto, and this in-depth analysis of his writings provides a fascinating window into his decision-making processes. Intended for mature audiences, with or without a Judaic studies background.© 2023 From The Depths Judaism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Mezuzahs in the Ghetto

    Mezuzahs in the Ghetto
    Sep 5 2022

    Did the homes in the ghetto require a mezuzah?
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    14 mins
  • Use of Electric Lights for Shabbos Candles

    Use of Electric Lights for Shabbos Candles
    Aug 28 2022

    May one use electric lights as Shabbos candles in the ghetto?
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    5 mins
  • Pidyon Haben/Redemption of a First-Born Son with a Missing Father

    Pidyon Haben/Redemption of a First-Born Son with a Missing Father
    Aug 14 2022

    With regards to a first-born son with an absent father, who may perform the mitzvah of pidyon haben, redeeming the first-born son? 
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    13 mins
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