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Q&A: Ghosts, Time & Charedim
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- May 18, 2026
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Support Ohr Somayach! https://causematch.com/osi/osp/ This episode is dedicated by anonymous in honor of HaRav Yitzchok Breitowitz & Yeshivas Ohr Somayach 🎙️ Dedicate a Shiur or Podcast Series: Opportunities available at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa 💬 Got Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at: [email protected] 📍 About Yeshivat Ohr Somayach Located in the heart of Jerusalem, Ohr Somayach is a premier institution for young, English-speaking Jewish men. Whether you're new to Jewish learning or already proficient in Gemara and other original sources, we offer tailored programs to meet your needs. Q&A 0:00 When the Shulchan Aruch says "a person should be machmir" are we obligated to follow this opinion? 5:40 Does music have spiritual power? 12:25 Are shedim and dibbuks what we call ghost today? 19:15 Does someone fulfill the mitzvah of Shiluach Haken if he doesnt use the eggs? 27:40 Is there any sources of the music and tunes sung by the leviim? 29:45 Why did R'Chaim Kanievsky holds that someone needs to wear a hat and jacket for davening? 37:40 What is the source for lighting fires on Lag BaOmer? 41:20 How are you allowed to dance today on Shabbat and Yom Tov? 43:50 Is there any legitimacy to the story of Shimon Kippah? 50:45 What does the statement "derech eretz come before Torah" mean? 1:01:00 Is there Zevulun and Yissachar relationship exit today and do they have to be a fifty-fifty split? 1:10:45 The Rambam says shevet levi are patur from all wars and this extends to Torah scholars, but it seems from the lashon that the Rambam holds this patur is only for Torah scholars that teach Torah and not just learns Torah? 1:13:00 Is there any issue saying certain names ? 1:15:10 Is there any truth to the saying the more influence one has…