Q&A - Chumash, Yichus, and Shomer Negiah (Rabbi Dovid Gottleib) (Jewish Philosophy)

00:00 What is the significance of the Parshios and Perakim in the Chumash? 03:37 What is the importance of yichus and should everyone try to figure their's out? 10:37 How can someone practice shomer negia when dealing with people who are not makpid on being shomer negia? 13:37 What are one or two ideas in the gemara that have taught you about life? 26:31 Regarding the mob in the Russian airport: If a person is in such a situation, can someone lie and pretend to be not Jewish? 31:21 You said it was a custom to wear a kippah, but we know it is a law to wear two head coverings. How does that work? 34:03 How do a parent's thoughts during conception affect a child? 38:26 What is the halacha in regard to watching sports or combat sports? 44:10 All the events that are happening, it seems like Mashiach is getting closer and closer. If Mashiach does come now, what can we do to be the most ready? 47:37 How do you know if you're a tzaddik or if you're fooling yourself? 48:02 How do you know you're doing the right thing? Yeshivat Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study_in_israel​ or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today!