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Audio Roundup Special: NCSY Kollel Leil Iyun

by Joel Rich

 

https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/1183447

Rabbi Michael Rosensweig ,Rabbi Akiva Ackerman-NCSY Kollel Leil Iyun: עמילות and Personal Creativity in Today’s World

We need amelut, chochma, havana and chiddush in Torah. We don’t reject new tech but carefully integrate it.

 

https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/1183492

Rabbi Yehuda Turetsky -Change Doesn’t Scare Me: The History and Future of Torah Learning  

There have been a number of paradigm shifts in learning over the years, including writing down of the oral law, the invention of the printing press, and the writing of codes. These have all integrated information and increased access. AI might be a similar shift.

 

https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/1183484

Rabbi Mayer E. Twersky-: This Is Not The World I Grew Up In

Outside society has changed dramatically and it has affected us. Many want a religious algorithm that will tell them exactly what to do, and life isn’t like that. You need to develop a chush for Torah and what it wants from you. Emet and proper tone of discourse have become more crucial to us as society moves away from these values.

 

https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/1183496

Rabbi Yisroel Benovit-Growing Up with Tech Limits: Reflections from Rabbi’s Sons

NCSY Kollel is a great program. We need to not be afraid to be different and hold onto Torah true values. That includes not allowing uncontrolled exposure to technology (e.g. social media).

 

https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/1183486

Rabbi Zvi Sobolofsky, Why AI Cannot Pasken Your Shayla: A Live Demonstration

Chat GPT can be helpful with halachic information and application (it’s a spectrum), but it can’t replace the relationship with a posek, his assistance in framing the question, and his seeing nuance in the specifics of your case.

 

https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/1183489

Rabbi Tanchum Cohen-Piskei Halacha That Have Changed in the Last Decade

The halachic process is eternal and unchanging, but there are physical and social changes that require changes in the final psak. Also, sometimes the halachic consensus changes over time.

 

https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/1183493

Rabbi Josh Grajower- Better is the Enemy of Human

HKBH wants us to embrace our humanity and perfect ourselves. It’s more about process than product.

 

https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/1183495

Rabbi Shai Kaminetzky- Advice You Cannot Get from ChatGPT on Navigating Life’s Transitions

Advice when facing challenging decisions – step back and take a deep breath, know your priorities, look to role models, don’t get lost in the details, be in the moment, and compartmentalize the challenges and be thankful for what you have.

 

https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/1183490

Rabbi Yisroel Kaminetsky- The Effects of Technology on Our Yeshivos: Reflections from 30 years of Chinuch

Moderation is (me – generally) the key to life. We need to be aware of technology’s impact on relationships, attention spans, authenticity, and creativity. Hard work is the key to success.

 

https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/1183494

Rabbi Moshe Benovitz-: What Makes My Car Smart? The Definition of Intelligence

Intelligence today (me – increasingly) is about being able to filter and discern what’s important. Thoughtfulness is the needed key competency.

 

Joel Rich

Joel Rich is a frequent wannabee cyberspace lecturer on various Torah topics. A Yerushalmi formerly temporarily living in West Orange, NJ, his former employer and the Social Security administration support his Torah listening habits. He is a recovering consulting actuary.

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