Can We Benefit From Biblical Illustrations Made by Idolaters? #Torah #shorts

- - - - - BeEzrat HaShem Learn with Lerner LevLeib@BeEzratHaShem.org Join our online classes: +1 201-725-3444 | JEW, BE, HOLY | - - - - - Full Lecture: Mitzvah of Tzedakah - Laws of Tzedakah & Maaser (3) https://youtu.be/JkvernN4Cfw Textbook for the lecture: The Laws of Yom Tov https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781578191628.html #BiblicalIllustration #Idolators #AvodahZarah #IdolWorship #IdolWorshipers #Cult #FakeReligion #Haggadah #GadiPollack #SpiritualImpurity #Halachah #Halachot #Halachos #Halachah #JewishLaw #KosherKitchen #Torah #Mitzvah #Mitzvot #Mitzvos #JewishValue #JewishHashkafa #Halachos #Halachot #BeezratHashem #RabbiLevLeibLerner #RabbiLerner #LearnWithLerner #BeezratHashemLearnWithLerner #BeezratHashemHalachot #BeezratHashemHalachos #LevLeibLerner #LevLerner #RabbiLevLerner, #biblestudy, #selfdevelopment, #selfimprovement, #musarmovement, #lawsforwomen, #lawsofbrachot, #rabbiefraimkachlon, #rabbiyaronreuven, #jewishstories, #shabbatcandles, #torahstudy, #ConvertingtoJudaism, #TorahLaws, #ToviaSinger, #TorahTruth, #Hashem, In a fascinating discussion, Rabbi Lev Leib Lerner delves into a crucial question for Orthodox Jewish creators: the permissibility of using "biblical" illustrations created by Unitarian Christians, such as Jehovah's Witnesses or Mormons. The immediate and firm answer is "no." Rabbi Lerner explains that the "product of all these unkosher things is unkosher," emphasizing a principle of not giving "power to impurity." The conversation highlights a practical challenge for those making YouTube videos or other media. While there's a scarcity of acceptable imagery when searching online for depictions of stories from the Torah or Neviim, Christian artists have produced a vast quantity. The question then becomes: what resources can be used for thumbnails and other visual aids? Rabbi Lerner suggests looking to the works of Jewish artists, citing the example of the Haggadah by Gadi Pollack, which contains numerous illustrations. The discussion then pivots to another intriguing question: is Freemasonry considered a heresy? Rabbi Lerner admits he hasn't deeply investigated the topic but recalls hearing that it might be, despite containing elements that seem to derive from Judaism. This raises broader questions about what constitutes heresy and how other belief systems relate to Jewish tradition. Join Rabbi Lev Leib Lerner as he explores these complex halachic and hashkafic issues, providing insights that are invaluable for anyone navigating the intersection of Jewish law, media creation, and the digital age. This thought-provoking exchange offers a glimpse into the considerations involved in upholding Jewish values in contemporary platforms.