The Sunday Shiur By Rabbi Yoel Plutchok

Exploring Halacha and Minhag through the lens of history

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Episodes

Feb 15, 2026

A Life-Altering Messy Divorce — Rabbeinu Gershom Part 2

Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026

29 min

Feb 14, 2026

Is Bribery Ever Allowed? A King, a Rabbi… and a Halachic Dilemma

Feb 14, 2026

Feb 14, 2026

31 min

Feb 11, 2026

Changing a Name: Who Can Do It—and When It Actually Helps

Feb 11, 2026

Feb 11, 2026

19 min

Feb 8, 2026

Keeping Secrets: The Cherem of Rabbeinu Gershom

Feb 8, 2026

Feb 8, 2026

29 min

Feb 7, 2026

From the Qumran Caves to Krias HaTorah: The Mysterious Role of Aseres HaDibros

Feb 7, 2026

Feb 7, 2026

32 min

Feb 4, 2026

The Maharsham and His Astonishing Memory

Feb 4, 2026

Feb 4, 2026

16 min

Feb 1, 2026

When Did Two Names Start?

Feb 1, 2026

Feb 1, 2026

26 min

Jan 31, 2026

Can a Name Be Dangerous?

Jan 31, 2026

Jan 31, 2026

27 min

Jan 25, 2026

History, Lashon Hara, and Where We Cross the Line

Jan 25, 2026

Jan 25, 2026

36 min

Jan 24, 2026

Bad Names, Bad Mazal?

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

24 min