The Rabbi Orlofsky Show
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
A weekly discussion about timely topics and Torah with Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky.
Shiurim
- 43: Bored in Shul
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Why you want to talk in Shul, and what you can do about it. ๐ Sponsored ืืืืืช ืฉืืืื for Rochel Hadassah bas Bat-Sheva Links: โข โฌ๏ธ Download the audio for this episode from rabbiorlofsky.com/podcast โข ๐ For event schedule visit rabbiorlofsk
- Time Traveling Jews (Ep. 252)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Sponsored anonymously as a Zechus for a Refuah Sheleimah for Kol Cholei Yisroel, and as a Zechus for Rabbi Orlofsky and his family for much Bracha V'Hatzlacha, and as a Zechus for the donor and his family. Thank you Rabbi Orlofsky for makin
- Shevat - You Should Have Good News (Ep. 313)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Sponsored by Shimon Bernholtz: ืืขืืืื ื ืฉืืช ืจืณ ืฉืืื ืืืื ืื ื ืืื Dear Rabbi Orlofsky, Thank you for the tremendous chizuk your shiurim give to me and my family. They say, โThose who understand, teach.โ And you teach in a way that helps us un
- WE'RE BACK! Discussing Today's Generation (Ep. 190)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
WE'RE BACK! Discussing Todays Generation ๐ค Sponsorship opportunities: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/sponsor ๐ Check out the Meaningful Tefila series, on Zoom: http://rabbiorlofsky.com/tefila ___ โ Questions of the Week 1. There's a lot of tal
- The Nine Days in our Time (Ep. 289)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Sponsored by Anonymous Sponsored lzchis all of my single single cousins should get a shidduch. Random fact, this is massar money from my wedding.
- Shabbos: Treasure It (Ep. 207)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Due to the situation in Eretz Yisrael, the gedolim have advised to work on our shmiras Shabbos. Rabbi Orlofsky has decided to make the next few episodes about this important topic, in order to help us learn more and mischazek in our shmiras
- I'm Not Perfect (and that's OK)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Teshuva begins when we admit that we have what to work on. _ ๐ Sponsored anonymously as a zechus for the donors ๐ค Sponsorship opportunities: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/sponsor ___ ๐ Check out the Meaningful Tefila series, on Zoom: http://
- Expressing our Gratitude (Meaningful Tefila #3 - Ep. 149)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
A grateful mind is the key to a life of contentment. _ ๐ NEW SHOW SEGMENT! Submit your questions for the next show at https://rabbiorlofsky.com/qa ๐ "Sponsored anonymously 1. Lzvhus refuah shleimah L'cholei yisroel 2. Thank you so much fo
- Essential Shidduch Questions (Shidduch Series #7) (Ep. 121)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Age? Finances? Handicaps? Culture? Divorces? Language gap? Social stigmas? Rabbi Orlofsky breaks down these common shidduch considerations. ๐ Sponsored anonymously leilui Nishmat Yisrael ben Yaakov. I hope my contribution will help others
- 17: A Few Words about Your Parents
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Letโs appreciate our parents while theyโre still around. ๐ Sponsored anonymously as a ืืืืช for the donors. Bubby Orlofskyโs cabbage soup recipe Itโs easy, stupidโข Cut up a head of cabbage (washed) Add 1 pkg flanken Add 3-4 cans Huntโs toma
- Purim: When Hashem Hides (Ep. 318)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Sponsored by Anonymous: Dear Rabbi Orlofsky, It has been 30 years since I had the zchus of having you as my Mashgiach Ruchani at Yeshiva Ohr David. Looking back, it is clear that your guidance didn't just impact my years in Yeshiva; it has
- New Beginnings (Ep. 187) - 4th Anniversary!
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Rabbi Orlofsky reflects on 4 years of the show, and on how to make great plans at the very start. ๐ Sponsored by https://TheDreamRaffle.com - win a $1M apartment in Yerushalayim! This episode is brought to you by Am Yisrael Chaiโs 5th Annu
- Tisha B'av - The 10 Martyrs Ep. 291
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Listen to Tisha B'av - The 10 Martyrs Ep. 291 by Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky, from The Rabbi Orlofsky Show.
- The Fourth Of July (Ep. 334)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Sponsored By: Anonymous This is the final of six shows sponsored in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the USA. ๐ Submit your question: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/qa ~~~ ๐ข Join the โRabbi Orlofsky Showโ WhatsApp group: https
- The Age of Legends (Ep. 166)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
R' Chaim Kanievsky's passing marks the end of an age of Torah heroes. ๐ This episode is sponsored by Eli & Rena Gray in honor of our son Abie's first (Hebrew) birthday. Thank you for continuing to inspire your audience each week with your
- Episode 3: When Nobody Cares
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Not every question deserves an answer. ~~~~ โฌ๏ธ Download the audio for this episode from rabbiorlofsky.com/podcast โ๏ธ Send feedback to Rabbi Orlofsky at rabbiorlofsky.com/contact ๐ For event schedule visit rabbiorlofsky.com/events ~~~~ Foll
- Matos-Masei: A Lesson From The Cows (Ep. 192)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Matos-Masei: A Lesson From The Cows (Ep. 192) Weโre each given talents in this life, and we have to make sure to use them wisely and not let them go to waste. ~~~ This episode is sponsored by Chicago Chesed Fund in honor of their 9th annual
- The Perfect Pesach BBQ With Rabbi And Shlomo Orlofsky (Ep. 231)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
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- Slichos: Be The Korban (Ep. 200)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Why do Ashkenazim Start saying Slichos on Motzai Shabbos? Why do we have to say Slichos for a minimum of 4 days? Rabbi Orlofsky dives deep into the topic of Slichos and answers these questions to give us the tools to start our year on the r
- On The Frontlines Of October 7th with Avi Yudkowsky PART 1 (Ep. 257)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
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- Devarim: Your Words Are Torah (Ep. 193)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Our words have the power to change reality - for good and for bad. Use them wisely! ~~~ ๐ค Sponsorship opportunities: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/sponsor ~~~ ๐ Submit your question: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/qa ~~~ Follow Rabbi Orlofsky arou
- 75: Heart of Stone
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
With enough time, people can get used to anything. ๐ Sponsored by Shas4Shidduchim, learn more at: https://shas4shidduchim.org ๐ Learn more about sponsorships: https://bit.ly/sponsor-orlofsky Shas for Shidduchim: This Tu B'shvat, hundreds
- 80: Zoom Out
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
When times get tough, focus on the big picture ๐ Sponsorship opportunities available: https://bit.ly/sponsor-orlofsky ~~~ Sign up for R' Orlofsky's brand new live online shiurim! ๐ http://rabbiorlofsky.com/live ~~~ "The Rabbi Orlofsky Sho
- All You Need Is Blood (Ep. 311)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Sponsored by Anonymous: This is the second of 6 shows sponsored in memory of Eliyahu ben Yehuda, niftar 27 Tevet 5776, on his 10th yahrzeit, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
- 105: Effective Kaballos
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
The key to lasting change is small, realistic kaballos. ๐ Sponsored anonymously as a zechus for the donors ~~~ Sign up for R' Orlofsky's live online shiurim! ๐ http://rabbiorlofsky.com/live ~~~ "The Rabbi Orlofsky Show Theme" Composed and
- We Donโt Want You To Change - Choosing A Yeshiva Part 2 (Ep. 243)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Sponsored by Lillian & Sandy Shapiro Lโilui Nishmas our parents: ืืืืื ืื ืืืกืฃ ืืืืื ืฉืืื ืื ืืช ืืฉืจืื ืืืื ืืืื ืืื ืื ืืฆืืง ืืืืืืง ืืืื ืืช ืฉืืืื ืืื ๐ค Sponsorship opportunities: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/sponsor ~~~ ๐ Submit your question:
- Pesach: Memory Test (Ep. 321)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
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- PART 2: The Life and Legacy of Rav Moshe Shapira from the View of Two Talmidim (Ep. 222)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
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- My Rebbe, R' Yaakov Wehl (Ep. 328)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Sponsored By: Jeffrey Bolduc: A message from the mixed (up) multitude: I have listened to every podcast you've given, including the QA and Parsha in 5. I am not a jew. Just a goy who wants Torah to spread. I would like to sponsor 10 episode
- No Kavana? Say it Anyway (Meaningful Tefila #5 - Ep. 151)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Practicing regular davening keeps us "in shape" for when the opportunity for meaningful prayer arrives. _ ๐ "Sponsored anonymously in honor of my wife's birthday - my best friend, role model and most fabulous mother of our children. may Ha
- The Weirdest Shabbos (Pesach 2021 #1) (Ep. 129)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Rabbi Orlofsky walks through what to do - and what not to do - when Erev Pesach falls out on Shabbos. ๐ Sponsored anonymously in honor of Paul Laster's a"h 5th yahrtzeit (Avraham Pesach ben Mordechai), which falls out on the 13th of Nissan
- 91: A Worthy Reception
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
The 48 ways help us become worthy of receiving the Torah. ๐ Sponsored in honor of William Heine (Zev Mordechai ben Chaim Shlomo), by his children on the occasion of his 2nd bar mitzvah. ~~~ Sign up for R' Orlofsky's live online shiurim! ๐
- Pesach Program 3: Would you like to say anything?
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
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- Live in Flatbush 2, with Rabbi YY Rubinstein (Ep. 174)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Rabbi Orlofsky's old friend and former BBC broadcaster Rabbi YY Rubinstein joins the show to talk humor, sensitive audiences, and the BBC's antisemitism on this extended episode, recorded in front of a live audience in Flatbush. Learn more
- 92: The Test Advantage
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Eiruv Tavshilin teaches us the value of doing the difficult. ๐ Sponsorship opportunities available. ~~~ Sign up for R' Orlofsky's live online shiurim! ๐ http://rabbiorlofsky.com/live ~~~ "The Rabbi Orlofsky Show Theme" Composed and Perfor
- A Podcast For Baalei Teshuvah With Rabbi Zecharya Greenwald PART 1 (Ep. 250)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Sponsored by Binyamin A. Thank You Rabbi Orlofsky for your inspiring, meaningful and humorous podcast! It's one of the only Torah/Jewish podcasts I can listen to from beginning to end. I'm a huge fan and also agree that the show must go on!
- Chanuka: Fighting for Clarity (Ep. 189)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Chanuka teaches us how to take on apikorsim on their own intellectual level. ๐ Sponsored anonymously as a Zechus for Rabbi Orlofsky and his entire Mishpacha. Thank you so much for all you do for Klal Yisroel! ๐ Sponsor yours! https://rabb
- 19: The Big Lie of Tznius
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Letโs recapture our dignity by talking about what tznius actually is. ๐ Sponsored anonymously as a ืืืืช for the donors. ~ Bubby Orlofskyโs Chinese Rice Itโs easy, stupidโข! Prepare 2 cups rice In a pan, brown 1 pound ground beef Pour off ex
- You Donโt Always Have To Ask The Question With Rabbi Zecharya Greenwald PART 2 (Ep. 251)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Sponsored anonymously as a Zechus for the hostages, soldiers, and all of Am Yisroel. ๐ค Sponsorship opportunities: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/sponsor ~~~ Buy Rabbi Greenwald's book "Life After Teshuvah" https://shorturl.at/Cm6CB ~~~ ๐ Submi
- The Power to Rebuild (Ep. 128)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
The spring season is a unique time for growth. ๐ Sponsored anonymously as a Zechus for the donors ~~~ Sign up for R' Orlofsky's live online shiurim! ๐ http://rabbiorlofsky.com/live ~~~ "The Rabbi Orlofsky Show Theme" Composed and Performe
- Shmini Atzeres - Bring the torah in with you
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
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- How it All Started, with Michoel Samuels (3rd Anniversary) (Ep. 146)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
R' Orlofsky's mythical producer drops in to reflect on 3 years of podcasting, Rabbi Orlofsky's Hollywood history (!), using your talents for the best, and where the show's going next. ๐ NEW SHOW SEGMENT! Submit your questions for the next
- Rosh Hashanah: The Power of Judgement (Ep. 201)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
On this weekโs episode Rabbi Orlofsky talks about the purpose of judgment in Judaism and the importance of following our sagesโ rulings. ~~~ This episode is sponsored by Yoel & Ahuva Schmell L'zchus Refua Shelayma Bโkarov for Ahuva Tzivia B
- 72: "There's Nothing Everyone Should Do", with R' Nosson Geisler
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
R' Nosson Geisler (Maalot, Bnos Chava, Machon Devora) comes on the show to discuss growing up, life choices, and what can be gained from a year in seminary. 5th and final part of the Choosing a Seminary (or Yeshiva) Series ๐ Sponsored l'il
- Shidduch Series #4: The Goal of Marriage (Ep. 118)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Take the time to ask yourself "What kind of home do I want?" ๐ธ May not be suitable for younger audiences ๐ "I listen to most podcasts & shiurim at double-speed...The theme song sounds like "not much in wisdom" instead of "knowledge and wi
- Spread the Good News (Ep. 142)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Good things shouldn't be kept secret ๐ "Sponsored on the occasion of my 58th birthday as a zechus for me for a Refua Shleima, Sholom, and a good Zivug Sheini" Pre-show: "Is this thing on?" Submit YOUR Rosh Hashanah greeting at rabbiorlofsk
- 83: The Art of Cholent
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
R' Orlofsky embarks on the rigorous study of one of the world's most elusive yet powerful substances - the True Cholent. ๐ Sponsorship opportunities available: https://bit.ly/sponsor-orlofsky ~~~ Sign up for R' Orlofsky's brand new live on
- 85: Korban of Thanks (Pesach Program 2020 #1)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Why do we thank Hashem for taking us out of Egypt? Didn't He put us there in the first place? For discussion of Kadesh & Urchatz see Episode #29: https://youtu.be/BZ4yjGd_AwQ ๐ Sponsorship opportunities available: https://bit.ly/sponsor-or
- Everyday Miracles (Meaningful Tefila #7 - Ep. 153)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Let's learn to appreciate the wonders of everyday life. _ ๐ Sponsored anonymously to spread the word about DailyGiving.org ! Give $1 to tzedaka every day! โ Questions of the Week: "Why don't we hear the producer laughing? "What do the Malp
- 89: One More Chance
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Pesach Sheni teaches us to reclaim lost opportunities. ๐ Sponsorship opportunities available The Orlofsky Family Matza Brei recipe It's Easy, Stupid! 2.5 matzah, broken into small pieces Pout hot water on top, shake in strainer Place in mi
- Reform โJudaismโ (Ep. 239)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
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- RONNIE with Rabbi Chananya Greenwald - Part 2/2 (Ep. 316)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Sponsored by Anonymous: This is the third of six shows sponsored in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the USA. TorahAnytime Fundraiser: https://www.charidy.com/Torahanytime/rabbidovidorlofsky Pesach Program: https://www.rabb
- A Very Annoying Podcast (Ep. 312)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Sponsored by Yehuda and Chana Kravetz: Hakaras hatov to Rabbi Orlofsky for continuing to bring chizuk to klal Yisrael. Also L'ilui nishmas Hindel bas Hachaver Yisrael whose yarhtzeit is the 27th of Teves.
- Great Literature - Part 2 (Ep. 294)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Sponsored by Anonymous To keep the Rabbi Orlofsky show going.
- 73: Seminary Series: The Backlash
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
R' Orlofsky happily responds to the flood of listener emails from the Seminary Series. 6th and final part of the Choosing a Seminary (or Yeshiva) Series ๐ Dedicated in honor of Ruchama Landa by her husband Avi ๐ Learn more about sponsorsh
- My Name Is Dovid Howard And I Approve This Show (Ep. 269)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Sponsored by Tzvi & Hinda Friedman. In honor of Rabbi Orlofskyโs birthday! You should be healthy, happy and able to continue your incredible work for many many years and many birthdays to come! ๐ค Sponsorship opportunities: https://rabbiorl
- How Do You Want To Be Remembered? A Self Eulogy (Ep. 272)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
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- Get Ready to Change your Davening (Meaningful Tefila #6 - Ep. 152)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Take your Tefilos to the next level by preparing in advance! ๐ Sponsorship: "Dear Rabbi Orlofsky, I greatly enjoy listening to your podcast and even sometimes go back to listen to older episodes. This episode is sponsored anonymously as a
- 22: I am not Uncle Moishy
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Parashas Zachor teaches us when to remember - and when to forget. ๐ Sponsored as a zechus for the donors. ~~~ โฌ๏ธ Download the audio for this episode from rabbiorlofsky.com/podcast ๐ For event schedule visit rabbiorlofsky.com/events โ๏ธ Sen
- Learn To Listen (Ep. 234)
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky
Sponsored by Tzippy Schiller. I want to support your cause as I recall your classes with nostalgia and warmth. The ability to simplify the esoteric words that seemed so beyond our everyday lives and somehow with humor and wit and sincerity