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5/30/26 – Shiur 561 – Finances 101 – financial conflict in marriage
5/30/26 – Shiur 561 – Finances 101 – financial conflict in marriage
May 26, 2026
2:05:30
What financial conversations absolutely need to happen before a couple gets married — beyond just “how much money do we have”? What are the most common financial disagreements between couples? How can couples get control of their finances instead of constantly living “in the red”? When spouses come from very different financial backgrounds or mindsets, can those differences realistically be bridged? Host: Ari Wasserman with Rabbi Dr. Jeremy Wieder – Rosh Yeshiva at REITS – 9:30 with Mrs. Stacey Zrihen – Senior Director of Coaching for Living Smarter Jewish and Senior Financial Advisor for Achiezer – 34:02 with Mrs. Chani Juravel, LCSW – Author, lecturer and therapist – 1:03:50 with Rabbi Shimon Taub – Author, Laws of Tzedakah and Ma’aser – 1:35:56 Conclusions and Takeaways – 1:53:01 מראי מקומות
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5/9/26 – Shiur 559 – Are our young men and women "ready for marriage"? How are we preparing them and where are we failing them?
5/9/26 – Shiur 559 – Are our young men and women "ready for marriage"? How are we preparing them and where are we failing them?
May 7, 2026
1:46:22
What does it mean to be “ready” for marriage? What’s currently taught to chassanim and kallos – and what’s still missing? Are too many singles entering marriage with unrealistic expectations? Which common marital struggles could be prevented through better preparation? Host: Ari Wasserman with Rabbi Yosef Greenfeld – Rav of the Chestnut Shul in Lakewood & Chosson teacher – 6:16 with Dr. Shloimie Zimmerman – psychologist & author of From Boys to Men – 34:08 with Mrs. Elisheva Liss – licensed marriage and family therapist, lecturer & author – 1:05:05 Conclusions and Takeaways – 1:37:35 מראי מקומות
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Intimacy in Halacha
Intimacy in Halacha
Aug 11, 2018
2:02:12
What does Halacha tell us on how to conduct our marriage? An In Depth Discussion
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5/16/26 – Shiur 560 – Hear the Skinny on Ozempic in Halacha
5/16/26 – Shiur 560 – Hear the Skinny on Ozempic in Halacha
May 14, 2026
1:05:18
SCP Shavuos Challenge 5786 is here!🔥🎉 Sign up and download material here: Bit.ly/SCPchallenge with Rabbi Elyada Goldvicht – Rov in Rannana, Founder of Semichas Chaver – 20:04 Is there an obligation to keep healthy? If yes what is the source? Does a spouse have a say in your health? Can you stop your spouse from donating a kidney etc? Can you take ozempic if isn't doesnt have enough testing what the long-term side effects can be? Or can it be taken even if it has doing some side effects? Are you allowed to cause damage to your body? Does it lengthen the time of Birchas Hamazon and every brocha Achrona because it takes longer to digest? Or vice versa if someone has quick digestion? Are you obligated in brocha achrona even less than a kzayis because it makes you full? Are you allowed to take on Yom Kippur even though it takes away ?עינוי Is there an issue of Refuah on Shabbos? Is there an issue of chilul shabbos with an injection? Do you have to disclose in Shidduchim? with Rabbi Shay Tahan – Rav, Cong. Ohel Moshe, Brooklyn, Dayan, Rosh Kollel Shaarei Ezra – 23:22 with Tanya Rosen – Founder Nutririon by Tanya – 50:17 מראי מקומות
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Using Torture as Means of Interrogation
Using Torture as Means of Interrogation
Dec 20, 2014
1:00:28
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Discriminatory Racial Profiling
Discriminatory Racial Profiling
Dec 14, 2014
59:35
Are our school acceptance policies discriminatory?How to treat others
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Shidduchim: What Are We Obligated to Reveal and What Not to Reveal?
Shidduchim: What Are We Obligated to Reveal and What Not to Reveal?
Jan 17, 2015
58:07
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The Agunah Crisis: What, If Anything, Can Be Done? Is a Prenuptial Agreement Halachically Condoned?
The Agunah Crisis: What, If Anything, Can Be Done? Is a Prenuptial Agreement Halachically Condoned?
Jan 23, 2015
58:03
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4/25/26 – Shiur 558 – What's new with Chodosh II – Is there room for leniency?
4/25/26 – Shiur 558 – What's new with Chodosh II – Is there room for leniency?
May 1, 2026
1:46:00
Find out from farmers what percent of grain in circulation is Chodosh How to practically keep Yoshon Can we rely on a dream of the Baal Shem Tov in Halacha? Is the dream accurate? What's called a Shaas Hadchak? Was the Heter only based on Shaas HaDchak? Does it make sense to be Machmir on Cholov Yisroel and be Meikel on Chodosh? Can you be Makpid on Chodosh only when you are home? And much more…… with Rabbi Mordechai Farkash – Chabad Shaliach, Rov and Poseik in Bellevue Washington – 24:25 with Rabbi Zalman Graus – Dayan for over 50 years, Formerly Magid Shiur in Belzer Yeshivah, Editor of Otzar HaPoskim, Mechaber Seforim: Habori Vehashemoh; Kol Boi on Eiruvin; Milim shel Halacha - A dictionary of Halachic Words and more – 50:49 with Mr. Randy Watson – Quality Control Stafford Mills – 1:06:09 with Rabbi Beirach Steinfeld – Rov of Khal Dover Tov in Flatbush and head of Khal Dover Tov Kashrus, Halacha Columnist – 1:19:13 with Rabbi Nechemia Salzman – Representative of Kemach – 1:32:54 מראי מקומות
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2/21/26 – Shiur 549 – THANK YOU HASHEM FOR THE EMESDIKE TZADDIK!!
2/21/26 – Shiur 549 – THANK YOU HASHEM FOR THE EMESDIKE TZADDIK!!
Feb 20, 2026
47:01
What’s the best path for serving Hashem in our generation? Does it have to be one or the other? Can it be a combination? Host: Rabbi Efrem Goldberg – Rov of Boca Raton Synagogue with Rabbi Daniel Glatstein – Rov of Kehilas Tiferes Mordechai Cedarhurst NY, Renowned lecturer and author – 8:26 with Rabbi Yaakov Danishefsky – Rov Avodas HaLev in Chicago – Mechaber Seforim, LCSW – 28:28 מראי מקומות
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5/3/25 – Shiur 511 – Fraud in Frum Clothing: The Eretz HaKodesh Conspiracy. When the Conservative Movement infiltrated the Chareidi world — what really happened?
5/3/25 – Shiur 511 – Fraud in Frum Clothing: The Eretz HaKodesh Conspiracy. When the Conservative Movement infiltrated the Chareidi world — what really happened?
May 1, 2025
1:14:05
Did Conservative activists violate Geneivas Daasand Lashon Hara by secretly steering the WZO election? Is it ethical for Chareidi media to be paid to promote an anti-Eretz HaKodesh agenda? Should frum magazines vet who’s behind their ads? Can you trust a "Psak" when you don’t know the full story? How should our leaders respond now that the truth is out? What are the long-term political risks for the Chareidi community? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job You can order "Halachic Q & A on the Job” at https://mosaicapress.com/product/halachic-q-a-on-the-job/ with Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz – Posek, Rav and Senior Lecturer at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach – 8:54 with Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein – Host, “Two Rabbis, Three Opinions” podcast and the Cross-Currents blog – 43:15 Conclusions and Takeaways – 1:08:20 מראי מקומות
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3/29/25 – Shiur 507 – The YU Settlement: Does the Torah agree to it? | How to prevent children from being left in cars
3/29/25 – Shiur 507 – The YU Settlement: Does the Torah agree to it? | How to prevent children from being left in cars
Mar 28, 2025
1:38:06
What is it? Does the Torah agree to it? Can we have groups in our yeshivos that we are forced to have or is it better to close down? Do ends justify the means? Joining up with Ovrei Aveira Is it diffrent than sitting on the Knesset or the WZO? Should we have public forums talking about our Yetzer Hora? Harav Mordechai Giftar – Rosh Yeshivah of Telshe – 17:26 Harav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik – Rosh Yeshivah YU – 21:24 Rabbi Meyer Twersky – Rosh Yeshivah YU – 25:26 with Rabbi Hershel Schachter – Rosh Yeshivah YU – 27:30 with Dov Pfeiffer – Student in YU on the board of Hareni – 34:17 with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz – Head of Semicha at RIETS (YU), Rov of Bais Haknesses of North Woodmere – 48:12 with Rabbi Pini Dunner – Rov of Beverly Hills CA, Noted Historian and Lecturer – 1:03:14 with Meir Moschel – Alumus and parent at YU – 1:19:00
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8/30/25 – Shiur 526 – The “Epstein Files” – Do we have the right to know if someone is a threat to our community —whether a pedophile, abuser, or swindler?
8/30/25 – Shiur 526 – The “Epstein Files” – Do we have the right to know if someone is a threat to our community —whether a pedophile, abuser, or swindler?
Aug 28, 2025
2:07:35
What level of proof is required before sounding the alarm? When risks are identified, should they be broadcast widely, or kept within a limited circle? What happens when victims are silenced, ignored, or when abuse is covered up? How can we, as a community, ensure that abuse is never minimized or swept under the rug? What role do journalists, news outlets, and podcasts play in exposing the truth and safeguarding the public? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job with Rabbi Yonah Reiss – Av Beis Din of the CRC – 12:24 with Rabbi Yosef Blau – Member of the Baruch Lanner Beis Din and Mashgiach Ruchani at REIT’s for almost 50 years – 46:53 with Mrs. Nicole Meyer – advocate against abuse – 1:26:12 with Avi Schick, Esq. – partner at Faegre Drinker international law firm – 1:44:50 Conclusions and takeaways – 2:00:29 Rabbi Berel Wein ZT”L – never published interview – Recalling his first day at work - 2:06:06 מראי מקומות
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8/23/25 – Shiur 525 – UnKosher Competition – The Four Halachic Red Lines in Business You Can’t Cross | Rabbi Berel Wein ZT”L – never published interview | The Headlines Quit Smoking Challenge
8/23/25 – Shiur 525 – UnKosher Competition – The Four Halachic Red Lines in Business You Can’t Cross | Rabbi Berel Wein ZT”L – never published interview | The Headlines Quit Smoking Challenge
Aug 21, 2025
1:55:00
Rabbi Berel Wein ZT”L – never published interview – educating our youth who don’t want to listen with Rabbi Wein – Renowned Rov, Author and Lecturer – 16:03 The Headlines Quit Smoking Challenge – featuring David Kopciel, Stamford Hill, London with David Kopciel – 9:35 UnKosher Competition – The Four Halachic Red Lines in Business You Can’t Cross When is it prohibited to interfere with someone else’s pending transaction? (“Ani Hamehapech B’chararah”) When is it prohibited to capitalize on someone else’s groundwork? (“Ani Hamenakef”) Beis Din in Action: • Outbidding someone for an apartment • Poaching a long-term client • Taking a business idea and running with it with Rabbi Mendy Weinberger – Sgan Rosh Bais Din, Bais Din Maysharim –25:16 with Rabbi Yitzhak Grossman – Rosh Chaburah and Senior Lecturer, Greater Washington Community Kollel – 50:55 with Rabbi Dovid Schoen – Av Bais Din, The Bais Din of Florida – 1:18:22 Conclusions and takeaways – 1:43:37 מראי מקומות
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8/9/25 – Shiur 523 – Tznius Standards: Clear Halacha or Personal Interpretation? What’s Required and Why It’s Being Ignored
8/9/25 – Shiur 523 – Tznius Standards: Clear Halacha or Personal Interpretation? What’s Required and Why It’s Being Ignored
Aug 4, 2025
2:25:12
What are the minimum requirements of Tznius when it comes to women’s dress? Are the reactions by girls/women when taught Hilchos Tznius any different than for Hilchos Shabbos and the like? What specific things are more difficult for certain women to be responsive to? How should Hilchos Tznius be taught so that it will be accepted? Can up to a Tefach be shown? Long skirts worn? Denim clothing? Slits in skirts? Should shul Rabbanim speak up against the lack of modest dress and prohibited interactions between the genders? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job with Rabbi Dovid Ostroff – posek and teacher at many seminaries in Yerushalayim – 14:11 with Mrs. Chani Juravel, LCSW – popular lecturer and therapist – 37:08 with Rabbi Anthony Manning – Jewish educator, author and speaker – 1:04:56 with Rabbi Larry Rothwachs – Rabbi at Congregation Beth Aaron in Teaneck, NJ – 1:43:24 Conclusions and takeaways – 2:18:17 מראי מקומות
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7/26/25 – Shiur 522 – Smoking and vaping – Is there any heter? What do smokers rely on?
7/26/25 – Shiur 522 – Smoking and vaping – Is there any heter? What do smokers rely on?
Jul 24, 2025
1:38:08
Do any contemporary Poskim permit smoking? Is vaping halachically better than smoking? What’s the argument that smoking is permitted? What are the risks of second-hand smoking and vaping? If someone already smokes, do they need to quit? How far must a smoker distance himself from others? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job With Rabbi Yehuda Spitz – prolific author and Rosh Chaburah of the Ohr Lagolah Halacha Kollel, Ohr Somayach in Eretz Yisroel – 8:21 With Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt – Associate Rabbi at the Young Israel of Woodmere, Chairman, Department of Medicine at Mount Sinai South Nassau – 36:21 With Rav Rafael Kleinman – smoker of 35 years – 54:20 with Rabbi Yossi Sprung – Rav of Shaare Zedek Medical Center and Rosh Beis Medresh, Beis Medrash Govoha for Medical Halacha – 1:13:24 Conclusions and takeaways – 1:35:09 מראי מקומות
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7/5/25 – Shiur 519 – Hashgacha Pratis: is Hashem watching over you every minute..
7/5/25 – Shiur 519 – Hashgacha Pratis: is Hashem watching over you every minute..
Jul 3, 2025
1:18:21
The Shitos in the Rishonim The Baal Shem Tov and the Gra's Shita If you hold like the Rambam and the Ramban's Shita are you an Apikorus according to the Gra and Baal Shem Tov Is Hashem busy with the animal kimgdom? Can you do something to someone if it wasn't preordained? Why do bad things happen in the world? What's the point of Hishtadlus if everything is preordained? What does Hester Panim mean? with Rabbi Elyada Goldvicht – Rov in Raanana, Rosh Yeshiva of Semichas Chaver – 11:57 with Rabbi DovBer Pinson – Rosh Kolel of the IYYUN Yeshiva/Kolel, is the Marah D’asra of 84 Viola, Mechaber Seforim – 20:51 with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz – R'm in Yeshivas Shalavim, Mechaber Sefer on Hashgacha Pratis – 39:54 מראי מקומות
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6/28/25 – Shiur 518 – Into the Danger Zone? The risks of being in Israel during a time of war. When is risk-taking permitted?
6/28/25 – Shiur 518 – Into the Danger Zone? The risks of being in Israel during a time of war. When is risk-taking permitted?
Jun 26, 2025
1:28:07
Can you visit Israel during a war due to the danger? How do hospitals deal with patients during missile alerts? Is there an obligation to go to a bomb shelter while you are learning Torah? Is it permitted to travel to and from Israel via Egypt, Jordan or Cyprus when Ben Gurion Airport is closed? Can someone in Yerushalayim travel to Bnei Brak or Tel Aviv where it’s more dangerous? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job You can order "Halachic Q & A on the Job” at https://mosaicapress.com/product/halachic-q-a-on-the-job/ with Rabbi Anthony Manning – Jewish educator, author and speaker – 12:22 with Dov Kram – general contractor and project manager in Israel – 39:15 with Rabbi Yossi Sprung – Rav of Shaare Zedek Medical Center and Rosh Beis Medresh, Beis Medrash Govoha for Medical Halacha – 49:31 Conclusions and takeaways – 1:21:46 מראי מקומות
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6/21/25 – Shiur 517 – The “Iran War” – on the Halachic Frontlines
6/21/25 – Shiur 517 – The “Iran War” – on the Halachic Frontlines
Jun 19, 2025
1:45:58
Is it prohibited to go to Minyan when the “Home Front Command” and Chief Rabbis say not to go? Can you carry a phone on Shabbos to hear the warnings of incoming missiles? Can you leave on the news (radio, TV, Internet) on Shabbos to hear what’s going on? Should we say Hamapil before sleep, since we may need to immediately head to the bomb shelter? Do you need to wash Netilas Yadayim before heading to a bomb shelter in the middle of the night? Does the IDF need to be concerned that the bombing of nuclear reactors could cause “collateral damage” to millions of Iranian citizens? What’s life like right now living in Israel with regular Iranian missile attacks? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job You can order "Halachic Q & A on the Job” at https://mosaicapress.com/product/halachic-q-a-on-the-job/ with Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz – posek, Rav and Senior Lecturer at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach – 18:42 with Rabbi Dovid Ostroff – posek and teacher at many seminaries in Yerushalayim – 45:06 with Mrs. Sivan Rahav-Meir - media personality, prolific author and lecturer – 1:02:58 with Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody – Executive Director of Ematai, author of “Ethics of Our Fighters” – 1:16:04 Conclusions and takeaways – 1:37:00 מראי מקומות
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5/31/25 – Shiur 515 – Is A Psychedelic Trip the Derech HaShem?
5/31/25 – Shiur 515 – Is A Psychedelic Trip the Derech HaShem?
May 29, 2025
2:11:26
Is using psychedelic drugs to get close to Hashem a Mitzvah or Aveira? What about for therapeutic and recreational purposes? How do psychedelics affect people and what are the side effects? Are people in the frum world really using these drugs and, if so, how broadly? How should we think about Rabbanim who use - and advise others to use – psychedelics? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job You can order "Halachic Q & A on the Job” at https://mosaicapress.com/product/halachic-q-a-on-the-job/ with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Fox – Dayan, forensic and clinical psychologist, Director of Crisis and Trauma Services for Chai Lifeline – 12:08 with Rabbi Akiva Dershowitz – Rosh Kollel, Toras Efrayim Shlomo, Yerushalayim – 44:07 with Dr. Jacob Freedman – psychiatrist, speaker and author – 44:07 with Mrs Sarit-Chen Kreutoro – Social Worker and Teacher for Maalot Bakodesh (To donate to Maalot click here)– 1:18:36 with Rabbi Dr. Benjamin Epstein – psychologist and author of Living in the Presence – 1:40:28 Conclusions and Takeaways – 2:03:24 מראי מקומות
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5/24/25 – Shiur 514 – Should Boys and Girls Turn to Friends for Dating Advice? Is it Helpful or Harmful?
5/24/25 – Shiur 514 – Should Boys and Girls Turn to Friends for Dating Advice? Is it Helpful or Harmful?
May 22, 2025
1:54:15
Should a boy consult with his friends, like his roommate or chavrusa, if they think he should date a given girl? Is there a problem discussing the attractiveness of a potential Shidduch with friends? Have promising Shidduchim been ruined by what friends have said? Should parents be involved in the Shidduch process? And, what if the child does not want his/her parents involved? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job You can order "Halachic Q & A on the Job” at https://mosaicapress.com/product/halachic-q-a-on-the-job/ The Semichas Chaver Shavuos program with Rabbi Elyada Goldvicht https://bit.ly/SCPchallenge – with Rabbi Shimon Finkelman – Rebbi, Darchei Torah, prolific author – 21:28 with Rabbi Daniel Feldman – Rabbi of Ohr Saadya in Teaneck, Rosh Yeshiva at REITs – 35:51 with Mrs. Aleeza Ben Shalom – international shadchan, relationship coach and author – 1:00:19 with Mrs. Penina Flug, LCSW – emotionally focused couples therapist – 1:21:56 with Mrs. Adina Galbut, MSW – dating coach – 1:21:56 Conclusions and Takeaways – 1:45:07 מראי מקומות
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5/17/25 – Shiur 513 –Living Together — Worlds Apart — When spouses have different levels of observance
5/17/25 – Shiur 513 –Living Together — Worlds Apart — When spouses have different levels of observance
May 16, 2025
1:22:49
Can we trust the wife she did zayin nekiiim and went to the mikvah? Can we trust their kashrus if they say things are kosher or they didn’t make the utensiks treif? Does their food have a din of פת עכו"ם ובישול עכו"ם? Is the wine they touch יין נסך? Can we serve them food knowing they won’t make a brocha or wah their hands – לפני עור? Things they cooked on Shabbos is it Assur like ?מעשה שבת If they have chametz in the house on Pesach do you have to get rid of it? Is it Assur because of חמץ שעבר עליו הפסח? Making Brochos if they aren’t dressed properly? If they want to send the childrens to ireligous schools, camps etc Can you impose your chumros on your spouse? with Rav Yosef Shusterman – Rav Chabad of Beverly Hills – 10:22 with Rabbi Benjy Goldschmidt – Rav Altenu Synagogue NY – 37:38 with Rabbi David L. Seidemann Esq –Matrimonial Law Expert – 59:20 מראי מקומות
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5/3/25 – Shiur 512 – How easy is it to “hit it big”? What are the pitfalls of starting your own business?
5/3/25 – Shiur 512 – How easy is it to “hit it big”? What are the pitfalls of starting your own business?
May 8, 2025
2:44:12
Is the belief among Yeshiva bochurim that making money is easy — fact or fiction? According to Halacha, what happens when business partners fail to discuss equity upfront? What if one partner works harder or originally came up with the business idea — how should that be handled? Can you start your own business while working for someone else — and what if it’s competitive? What does it really take to succeed as an entrepreneur? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job You can order "Halachic Q & A on the Job” at https://mosaicapress.com/product/halachic-q-a-on-the-job/ With Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky – Rosh HaYeshiva of the Yeshiva of Greater Washington-Tiferes Gedaliah – 8:21 with Rabbi Dovid Grossman – Rosh Bais HaVaad, Lakewood, NJ – 19:46 with Dean Noam Wasserman – Dean, Sy Syms School of Business, and author of “The Founder’s Dilemmas” – 46:32 with Eli Langer – Host, Kosher Money Podcast – 1:15:06 with Avi Rubner – founder and CEO of https://flamingotech.co.il/ - 1:44:32 with Nick Esayian – Serial Entrepreneur – 2:09:53 Conclusions and Takeaways – 2:35:12 מראי מקומות
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4/26/25 – Shiur 510 – Revisiting the WZO controversy | The Tzedaka Generation – But what are our priorities?
4/26/25 – Shiur 510 – Revisiting the WZO controversy | The Tzedaka Generation – But what are our priorities?
Apr 24, 2025
1:28:21
Revisiting the WZO controversy What's the difference between this and joining the Knesset? Why’s this difference than the Moetzes pushing Avi Schnall to run specifically as a democrat? Is this the old age Hashkafic Machlokes between Satmar and Brisk VS the Agudah? Why did they stop second Seder in BMG for a political rally? with Rabbi Avi Shafran – Spokesman for the Agudah – 11:27 The Tzedaka Generation Have we lost our priorities to the glitz and the glamor? Are we giving large glamorous Tzedakahs at the expense of our local institutions? Should you give money to an out-of-town Yeshiva or Kollel when your son’s Yeshivah can’t make its budget? Should we be sending our daughters to seminaries due to the tuition prices? How much does a Frum Family need today to get by? with Reb Shalom Ber Sorotzkin – Premier Fundraising Rosh Hayeshiva of our generation – 29:41 with Mr. Yisroel Orzel – Longtime President, Yeshiva of Spring Valley – 43:50 with Rabbi Yitzchok Gottdiener – Executive Director, Yeshivah Torah Vodaas – 59:13 with Rabbi Shimon Taub – Author, Laws of Tzedakah and Ma’aser – 1:13:34 מראי מקומות
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4/12/25 – Shiur 509 – “Free Money” – Taking money from the government (food stamps, welfare, Medicaid, etc.)
4/12/25 – Shiur 509 – “Free Money” – Taking money from the government (food stamps, welfare, Medicaid, etc.)
Apr 10, 2025
1:17:22
Is it permitted to not disclose off-the-books income when applying for government benefits? What if there’s a colorable argument that you fit the criteria? Is that enough? Are there any Heterim to take funds when you don’t fit the eligibility requirements? Is putting yourself in a position that you need to take money from the government allowed? Is it le’chatchila to take government assistance in order to stay in Kollel? Is it a chilul Hashem if many frum people receive government assistance, when it’s not intended for those who can work? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job You can order "Halachic Q & A on the Job” at https://mosaicapress.com/product/halachic-q-a-on-the-job/ with Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz – Posek, Rav and Senior Lecturer at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach – 9:23 with Mr. Raphael Grossman – C.P.A. representing individuals, families, corporations and numerous non-profits – 36:05 Conclusions and Takeaways – 1:10:41 מראי מקומות
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1/24/26 – Shiur 545 – Join the Headlines $3,000 challenge – Solutions to Break the Phone Habit
1/24/26 – Shiur 545 – Join the Headlines $3,000 challenge – Solutions to Break the Phone Habit
Jan 22, 2026
1:02:09
What practical strategies can help us reduce phone usage and establish healthy boundaries? Does someone need to stop usage fully or can partial solutions be effective? What behaviors can we change in as little as thirty days? Does it last? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job with Rabbi Elyada Goldvicht – Rav of KLR in Raanana, Rosh Yeshiva of Semichas Chaver – 8:04 with Rabbi Duvi Rubin – Rav of Kehillas Ohr Yisrael, Baltimore – 8:04 with Mr. Richard Simon – author of Unplug: How to Break Up with Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life – 35:19 Conclusions and Takeaways – 56:52 To sign up for the Headlines “30-day Phone Challenge”: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EAGHMhEm2mQ4ilA7FTNXby To donate for Rav Zev Leff’s Haggada Set - https://pay.banquest.com/mchonkisveiravzevleff; for donations in Israel https://nedar.im/BGEu; for more information contact Shimon Leff at [email protected]
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4/25/26 – Shiur 557 –Can a non-profit (school, shul, etc.) be run for profit? Can it be treated as a family business?
4/25/26 – Shiur 557 –Can a non-profit (school, shul, etc.) be run for profit? Can it be treated as a family business?
Apr 23, 2026
1:15:28
Are there halachic caps or guidelines on salaries and benefits? Does nepotism ever become a legal or halachic problem? What constitutes "reasonable compensation" for operators of religious non-profits? Can money be taken out in indirect ways, such as consulting fees? Host: Ari Wasserman with Rabbi Chaim Kohn – founder of the Business Halacha Institute (“BHI”) and Av Beis Din – 10:20 with Mr. Raphael Grossman – C.P.A. representing individuals, families, corporations and numerous non-profits – 26:23 with Rabbi Jonathan (Yoni) Schick – president of GOAL Consulting Group – 50:50 Conclusions and Takeaways – 1:05:58 מראי מקומות
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4/18/26 – Shiur 556 – What's new with Chodosh - Facts on the ground | Why are people so lenient about a Din in the Torah?
4/18/26 – Shiur 556 – What's new with Chodosh - Facts on the ground | Why are people so lenient about a Din in the Torah?
Apr 17, 2026
1:09:33
Why do we rely on leniency these day when the Heter was due to שעת הדחק and we don't have a shortage of food? If the Heter is based on Safek, nowadays the Safek is verifiable and can't be relied upon If a store has information posted that it's not Yoshon - there's no Safek at all - what do people rely on? Why are people making on Stam Cholov which is maybe a Safek Derabbanan and not on this? If a person needed to eat because of פיקוח נפש and it was a question of הקל הקל תחלה should he eat Chodosh or drink Stam Cholov? People spend a lot of money and time checking vegtables for bugs which the obligation to check is Derabanan but blatantly eat Chodosh - why? Why are Chasidim so lenient - How does a story from the Baal Shem Tov uproot Halacha - even if it's true we go with halacha not stories - we can uproot all the Torah if it's controlled by stories not Halacha? Chassidim specifically love to quote Chasam Sofer "חדש אסור מן התורה" - when it comes to any slight deviance of Minhag or even culture - and חדש itself they don't care about? with Rabbi Menachem Genack – Leading poseik of the OU, Rov in Englewood – 17:35 with Rabbi Dovid Gorelik – Rabbinic Coordinator of the OU – 17:35 with Rabbi Yaakov Teichman – Head of OK Kosher – 43:43 מראי מקומות
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3/21/26 – Shiur 553 – Gambling in the Orthodox Community — What’s causing it, and can anything stop it? To what extent is gambling linked to following professional sports?
3/21/26 – Shiur 553 – Gambling in the Orthodox Community — What’s causing it, and can anything stop it? To what extent is gambling linked to following professional sports?
Mar 19, 2026
2:02:32
What makes gambling so alluring, and how widespread is it? To what extent is gambling linked to following professional sports? What strategies are effective in helping someone quit gambling? Should watching professional sports be banned? If a child uses a parent’s credit card to gamble without permission, is that considered stealing? Halachically speaking, is the parent responsible for charges made by the child? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz – Rav of Bais Haknesses of North Woodmere, Head of Semicha at RIETs – 13:06 with Dr. Jacob Freedman – psychiatrist, speaker and author – 43:02 with Menachem Poznanski, LCSW – Director of The Living Room – 59:36 with Ike Dweck – Founder and CEO of the Safe Foundation – 1:30:55 Conclusions and takeaways – 1:54:29 מראי מקומות
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9/13/25 – Shiur 528 – “The Voice of Awe” – Halachic Debates on Chazanus and the Yamim Noraim
9/13/25 – Shiur 528 – “The Voice of Awe” – Halachic Debates on Chazanus and the Yamim Noraim
Sep 11, 2025
1:57:49
When does chazanus cross into tircha d’tzibburah? Can a chazan use popular tunes, repeat words, or sing with a choir? Should a professional chazan be hired for the Yamim Noraim, or is simplicity preferred? Is chazanus an ideal form of avodas Hashem — or is it frowned upon? What are the qualifications required of a Yamim Noraim chazan? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job with Rabbi Isaac Rice – Mora De'asra of Congregation Anshei Chesed, Hewlitt NY – 12:35 with Rabbi Zev Leff – Posek, Author, Rosh Yeshiva & Rav of Moshav Matisyahu – 48:03 with Rabbi Moshe Walter – Rabbi of Woodside Synagogue Ahavas Torah and prolific author https://www.rabbimoshewalter.com/ – 1:13:00 with Chazan Nissim Saal – Chief Chazzan at Yeshurun Central Synagogue – 1:38:55 Conclusions and takeaways – 1:50:43 מראי מקומות
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9/13/25 – Shiur 529 – Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur Special: Making 5786 into “The Year”
9/13/25 – Shiur 529 – Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur Special: Making 5786 into “The Year”
Sep 18, 2025
2:10:31
What’s your favorite Devar Torah for the Yamim Noraim? How can we make our Kabbalos last – and what really works? What’s the most powerful lesson you’ve learned this past year? What do you hope to carry forward into the year ahead? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job with Rebbetzin Slovie Jungreis Wolff – teacher, author and lecturer – 11:03 with Rabbi Michoel Frank – Rav, Ohr HaTorah, Silver Spring, Maryland – 18:50 with Rabbi Dovid Ostroff – posek and teacher at many seminaries in Yerushalayim – 34:26 with Rabbi Binyomin Wolff – shul Rav and magid shiur in Yerushalayim – Rebbe at Aish and Shapells - 52:50 with “Rav Gav” Friedman – lecturer at Aish HaTorah, Yerushalayim – 1:05:37 with Rabbi Yaakov Wolff – host of the Shtark Tank podcast – 1:22:05 with Mrs. Michal Horowitz – lecturer and teacher – 1:30:53 with Rabbi Aron Moss – Rabbi of the Nefesh Community in Sydney, Australia – 1:51:30 Conclusions and takeaways – 2:02:24 מראי מקומות
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9/26/25 – Shiur 530 –Is Charlie Kirk in Gan Eden? Who really gets in? | How do we navigate the Issur of לא תחנם?
9/26/25 – Shiur 530 –Is Charlie Kirk in Gan Eden? Who really gets in? | How do we navigate the Issur of לא תחנם?
Sep 26, 2025
1:02:25
Most religions teach that only insiders make it to heaven - what does Judaism really say about the eternal fate of righteous non-Jews? Can someone like Charlie Kirk merit Gan Eden? How do we balance admiration for non-Jews with the Torah’s command of Lo Sechaneim? with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg – Rabbi of Boca Raton Synagogue, Founder Yeshivah of South Florida – 13:53 with Rabbi Moshe Taub – Rabbi Young Israel of Holliswood, Rabbinical editor of AMI magazine – 27:49 מראי מקומות
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11/1/25 – Shiur 533 – NYC EXCLUSIVES: THE ERUV CONTROVERSY | NY ELECTIONS
11/1/25 – Shiur 533 – NYC EXCLUSIVES: THE ERUV CONTROVERSY | NY ELECTIONS
Oct 30, 2025
1:22:12
NYC ELECTIONS with Curtis Sliwa – 1:14 The NY Eruv: Should you be carrying - Become educated Is NY surrounded by walls? Does that help? Was Reb Moshe's Shita a Chumra or a Kula And much much more.... with Rabbi Shmuel Pultman – Eruv expert on the board of the Eruv, Talmid of Reb Fishel Hershkowitz – 21:39 with Rabbi Zalman Graus – Renowned Mechaber Seforim, Dayan and Toein – 1:03:39 מראי מקומות
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11/8/25 – Shiur 534 – Bullying by children and adults – Who Bullies? Who Gets Bullied? How Should It Be Handled?
11/8/25 – Shiur 534 – Bullying by children and adults – Who Bullies? Who Gets Bullied? How Should It Be Handled?
Nov 6, 2025
1:45:17
Why does bullying happen, and who is most at risk? How should victims respond, and what are the best ways for families, teachers, and community leaders to intervene? How should the bullies themselves be dealt with? What practical strategies can we employ to prevent abuse and foster respect? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job Guests: Rabbi Yitzchok Berkowitz – Rosh Yeshiva of Aish HaTorah – 9:47 Rabbi Menachem Mendel Gluckowsky – Vice Chairman of Vaad Rabbanei Chabad in Israel – 30:14 Dr. Rona Novick – Dean of Azrieli, Clinical Psychologist and expert on bullying – 59:07 Conclusions and takeaways – 1:36:46 Please donate to the 10 orphans of the Makeler family in Rechovot, Israel https://www.charidy.com/keren375?2 מראי מקומות
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Should a husband always give in to his wife’s requests? Is the husband always to blame when there are Shalom Bayis problems? Can we change our spouses when something bothers us?
Should a husband always give in to his wife’s requests? Is the husband always to blame when there are Shalom Bayis problems? Can we change our spouses when something bothers us?
Oct 2, 2021
1:52:28
Are any deficiencies a husband sees in his wife really his own deficiencies, as claimed in the Garden of Peace?Should a husband ever remark, comment, or criticize his wife? What about for a gross misdeed?What issues do husbands complain about in their wives and vice versa?Is there anything that can be done?
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The Holocaust: Why? The Different Shittos
The Holocaust: Why? The Different Shittos
Jul 21, 2018
2:09:19
What is the message for us today according to the many opinions?
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10/9/21 – Shiur 340 – The sandwich generation – Balancing taking care of elderly parents and children – Estate planning – Health Proxy
10/9/21 – Shiur 340 – The sandwich generation – Balancing taking care of elderly parents and children – Estate planning – Health Proxy
Oct 8, 2021
1:29:24
Should you take elderly parents in your home or place them in a nursing home? Are you obligated to care of your parents at the expense of your children? Do you have to take off from work to tend a parents need? When you're taking care of a parent are you exempt from all Mitzvos? Is there a Chiyuv Kibbud Av to a comatose parent? Estate Planning, Succesion Planning, Health Proxy with Rabbi Shimon Finkelman - Rebbi, Darchei Torah, Prolific Author – 21:37with Rebbitzin Feige Twersky - Renowned Milwaukee Rebbitzin, Hamodia Columnist – 41:51with Mr. Joe Klein, esq - Eldercare Expert – 1:04:54 מראי מקומות
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The Sandwich Generation – Balancing taking care of elderly parents and children, Estate planning, Health Proxy
The Sandwich Generation – Balancing taking care of elderly parents and children, Estate planning, Health Proxy
Oct 9, 2021
1:29:24
Should you take elderly parents in your home or place them in a nursing home?Are you obligated to take care of your parents at the expense of your children?Do you have to take off from work to tend a parent’s need?When you’re taking care of a parent, are you exempt from all Mitzvos?Is there a Chiyuv Kibbud Av to a comatose parent?
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10/16/21 – Shiur 341 – Kiruv – Hear from the boots on the ground – What‘s being done and what can YOU do
10/16/21 – Shiur 341 – Kiruv – Hear from the boots on the ground – What‘s being done and what can YOU do
Oct 15, 2021
1:40:27
How are you Mekarev: through philisopical debates or through teaching Torah? How to answer the tough questions, How every individual can and is obligated to get involved with Rabbi Rav Uri Zohar - Legendary leader of the Teshuva movement in EY – 22:10with Rabbi Yanky Arem - Chairman Peiylim Lev Lachim, Levlachim.org – 42:09with Rabbi Yossy Gordon - CEO, Chabad on Campus – 48:16with Rabbi Chaim Sampson CEO, Project Inspire (Aish) – 1:04:54Previous weeks Riddles – 1:23:11 מראי מקומות
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Kiruv – Hear from the boots on the ground – what‘s being done and what YOU can do
Kiruv – Hear from the boots on the ground – what‘s being done and what YOU can do
Oct 16, 2021
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Racism in the Frum World: What does Halacha and Hashkafah say?
Racism in the Frum World: What does Halacha and Hashkafah say?
Aug 18, 2018
1:58:25
Using deragatory names? What is our Attitude towards Goyim? What does Halacha BiYaduah Eisav Soneh Es Yaakov mean?…
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11/13/21 – Shiur 345 – Should wives be submissive and subservient to their husbands?
11/13/21 – Shiur 345 – Should wives be submissive and subservient to their husbands?
Nov 12, 2021
2:21:54
Is the “surrendered wife” a Torah-concept? Why should the wife surrender, and not the husband? Is “extreme-giving” normal and healthy? What should Kallah teachers be teaching? Should the husband or the wife make the financial decision when there’s a disagreement? Should a wife say anything when the husband is making bad decisions? ***Guest Hosted by Ari Wasserman *** Author of "Making it Work", "Making it ALL Work" (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayim with Rabbi Zev Leff – Rabbi of Moshav Matisyahu – 12:42with Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier – veteran mechanech, relationships expert and author – 37:20with Mrs. Elisheva Liss – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Lecturer and Author – 54:08with Mrs. Sara Yoheved Rigler – Bestselling author and inspirational teacher – 1:11:06with Mrs. Chaya Juravel – relationships coach and founder of Go4Harmony – 1:40:23 Previous weeks Riddles – 2:00:53 מראי מקומות
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A Conversation with Ben Shapiro: How Orthodox Jews Should Act Politically
A Conversation with Ben Shapiro: How Orthodox Jews Should Act Politically
Dec 15, 2018
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OCD in Halacha
OCD in Halacha
Jul 18, 2015
57:16
OCD in Halacha
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Shaalos V’Teshuvos on Hilchos Pesach
Shaalos V’Teshuvos on Hilchos Pesach
Mar 21, 2015
58:23
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What people fight over in Shul and how to resolve the machlokes, plus: SHOCKING Gabbai stories from the trenches
What people fight over in Shul and how to resolve the machlokes, plus: SHOCKING Gabbai stories from the trenches
Jun 13, 2020
2:22:02
Two Aveilim want the Amud, someone’s not keeping his corona mask on, Tzedakah collectors during corona, he’s in my “Makom Kavua”, he’s davening too loud, the Chazan is too slow, close the window, it’s cold!!, open the window, it’s hot!, this shul is Nusach Ashkenaz!How do “out-of-town” Shuls compare to “in-town” Shuls? What issues do women deal with in shul?
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The Torah view of Alternative lifestyles, Liberalism, and Progressivism
The Torah view of Alternative lifestyles, Liberalism, and Progressivism
Feb 6, 2021
1:32:54
Which liberal and progressive ideas conflict with the Torah? How should Jewish institutions handle LGBT pressures by a member? How does the secular view of sexuality compare to that of the Torah? Should we educate our children about these issues, or keep silent? Should someone with these beliefs and/or practices be distanced? Not given an Aliya?
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2/6/21 – Shiur 309 – The Torah view of alternative lifestyles, Liberalism and Progressivism
2/6/21 – Shiur 309 – The Torah view of alternative lifestyles, Liberalism and Progressivism
Feb 4, 2021
1:32:54
Which liberal and progressive ideas conflict with the Torah? How should Jewish institutions handle LGBT pressures by a member? How does the secular view of sexuality compare to that of the Torah? Should we educate our children about these issues, or keep silent? Should someone with these beliefs and/or practices be distanced? Not given an Aliya? ***Guest Hosted by Ari Wasserman *** Author of "Making it Work", "Making it ALL Work" (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayim with Rabbi Zevulun Schwartzman – Rosh Kollel, Yerushalayim – 11:19with Rabbi Mayer Twersky – Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yitzchok Elchanan – 36:51with Jonathan Rosenblum – Famed Author and Writer for Mishpacha Magazine – 59:42with Denise Harle Esq. – senior counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom – 1:23:56 מראי מקומות
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To Vax or not to Vax, Debate about the Covid Vaccine, Halachic status of doctors
To Vax or not to Vax, Debate about the Covid Vaccine, Halachic status of doctors
Jan 30, 2021
1:40:00
The Torah’s look on: the Covid Vaacine, the Ne’emanus of doctors, the reasons of the anti vaxxers and anti maskers
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1/30/21 – Shiur 308 - To Vax or not to Vax – Debate about the Covid Vaccine - Halachic status of doctors
1/30/21 – Shiur 308 - To Vax or not to Vax – Debate about the Covid Vaccine - Halachic status of doctors
Jan 29, 2021
1:40:00
The Torah's look on: the Covid Vaacine, the Ne'emanus of doctors, the reasons of the anti vaxxers and anti maskers with Rabbi Akiva Tatz – Renowned Rabbi, Doctor, Lecturer , London, England– 16:19with Dr. Lawrence Palevsky – Doctor Northport Wellness Center– 48:09with Reb Yaakov – Statistician, Bnei Brak, Israel – 1:14:08 מראי מקומות
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Midwinter Vacations - Flaunting our wealth
Midwinter Vacations - Flaunting our wealth
Jan 23, 2021
1:06:21
Over the top vacations, extravagant spending on Simchas: is it permitted Halachically and Hashkafically?What message does it send our children?Is it putting pressures on our communities, and much more…
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1/23/21 – Shiur 307 – Midwinter Vacations - Flaunting our wealth
1/23/21 – Shiur 307 – Midwinter Vacations - Flaunting our wealth
Jan 22, 2021
1:06:21
Over the top vacations, extravagant spending on Simchas: is it permitted Halachically & hashkafically? what message does it send our children? is it putting pressures on our communities, and much more... with Rabbi Chaim Mendel Brodsky – Rosh Yeshivah Zichron Shmaryahu, Toronto, Canada – 15:06with Rabbi Moshe Hauer – Executive Vice President, Orthodox Union – 30:08with Rabbi Moshe Rotberg – Rav of Zichron Yechezkel, Toms River NJ, pyscotherapist – 50:46 מראי מקומות
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Eating meat in Halacha and Hashkafa; is vegetarianism a treif Hashkafa?
Eating meat in Halacha and Hashkafa; is vegetarianism a treif Hashkafa?
Jan 16, 2021
1:38:26
Is it permitted to be a vegetarian or vegan? What about an animal rights activist? Is meat required on Shabbos, Yom Tov and at a Bris? Can we eat veal? Is there a chance shchitah can be banned in the U.S. like what’s happening in Europe? Is synthetic meat still fleish? Can an Ashkenazi eat meat from a Sefardi hashgacha and vice versa? Can meat be left alone on a barbecue or at home with non-Jewish cleaning help?
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1/16/21 – Shiur 306 – Eating meat in Halacha & Hashkafa; is vegetarianism a treif hashkafa?
1/16/21 – Shiur 306 – Eating meat in Halacha & Hashkafa; is vegetarianism a treif hashkafa?
Jan 14, 2021
1:38:26
Is it permitted to be a vegetarian or vegan? What about an animal rights activist? Is meat required on Shabbos, Yom Tov and at a Bris? Can we eat veal? Is there a chance shchitah can be banned in the U.S. like what’s happening in Europe? Is Synthetic meat still fleish? Can an Ashkenazi eat meat from a Sefardi hashgacha and vice versa? Can meat be left alone on a barbecue or at home with non-Jewish cleaning help? ***Guest Hosted by Ari Wasserman *** Author of "Making it Work", "Making it ALL Work" (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayim with Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz – Renowned Posek and Senior Lecturer at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach – 4:23with Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt – Chief Rabbi of Moscow, President of the Conference of European Rabbis – 32:50with Rabbi Yissochar Dov Krakowski – Director of OU Kosher in Israel, noted Posek and author – 48:00 מראי מקומות
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Is Starbucks kosher?
Is Starbucks kosher?
Jan 9, 2021
1:09:25
What can or can’t you drink at a Starbucks, 7-11, and other non kosher coffee shop
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1/9/21 – Shiur 305 – Starbucks kosher?
1/9/21 – Shiur 305 – Starbucks kosher?
Jan 8, 2021
1:09:25
What can or can’t you drink at a Starbucks, 7-11 and other non on kosher coffee shop. with Rabbi Sholom Fishbane – Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc), president of AKO – 13:33with Rabbi Eli Gersten – Rabbinic Coordinator and Halachic Recorder for the OU – 41:27 מראי מקומות
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What Halachically is a good (or bad) use of our time?
What Halachically is a good (or bad) use of our time?
Jan 2, 2021
1:58:36
What is Bitul Torah? What about Bitul Zeman? Do these concepts apply to women? Do they apply to: Shabbos naps, attending simchas, studying secular studies, listening to podcasts, watching sports, playing sports, visiting Gedolim, visiting kevarim, leisure activities, reading Gedolim biographies, and much more…
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1/2/21 – Shiur 304 – What halachically is a good (or bad) use of our time?
1/2/21 – Shiur 304 – What halachically is a good (or bad) use of our time?
Dec 31, 2020
1:58:36
What is Bitul Torah? What about Bitul Zeman? Do these concepts apply to women? Do they apply to: Shabbos naps, attending simchas, studying secular studies, listening to podcasts, watching sports, playing sports, visiting Gedolim, visiting kevarim, leisure activities, reading Gedolim biographies and much more. ***Guest Hosted by Ari Wasserman *** Author of "Making it Work", "Making it ALL Work" (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayim with Rabbi Moshe Hauer – Executive Vice President, Orthodox Union – 8:00with Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Lowy – Rav of the Agudas Yisrael of Toronto – 33:51with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz – Head of Semicha, REITS, and Rabbi of Beis HaKnesses of North Woodmere – 1:05:12with Reb Dovid Lichtenstein – founder and CEO of The Lightstone Group – 1:34:44with Mr. Charlie Harary – management consultant and noted speaker – 1:45:14 מראי מקומות
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Secular Holidays in Halacha
Secular Holidays in Halacha
Dec 26, 2020
1:27:51
Can you go to company parties? Can you go to holiday parties? Can you drink there? Can you give co-workers gifts for the holidays? Can you wish them happy holidays? and much more…
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12/26/20 – Shiur 303 – Secular Holidays in Halacha
12/26/20 – Shiur 303 – Secular Holidays in Halacha
Dec 24, 2020
1:27:51
Can you go to company parties? Can you go to holiday parties? Can you drink there? Can you give co-workers gifts for the holidays? Can you wish them happy holidays? And much more....... with Rabbi Doniel Neustadt - Rov of Pine River Village, Lakewood – 16:28with Ralph Hertzka – CEO of Meridian – 41:16with Rabbi Ari Wasserman – Author of “Making it Work,” “Making it ALL Work” (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayim – 57:35 מראי מקומות
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Should we take the Covid Vaccine?
Should we take the Covid Vaccine?
Dec 19, 2020
1:06:28
Are you obligated to vaccinate? Is it safe? Can schools mandate it? Is it permitted to jump the line? Who should we listen to, Rabbonim or Doctors?
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12/19/20 – Shiur 302 – Should we take the Covid Vaccine?
12/19/20 – Shiur 302 – Should we take the Covid Vaccine?
Dec 17, 2020
1:06:28
Are you obligated to vaccinate? Is it Safe? Can schools mandate it? Is it permitted to jump the line? Who should we listen to Rabbonim or Doctors? with HaRav Shmuel Kamenetsky – Zkan Roshei Yeshivos – Rosh Yeshivah of Philadelphia – 21:51with HaRav Hershel Schachter – Rosh Yeshiva Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yitzchok Elchonon – 24:14with Dr. Alan Kadish – President of Touro – 36:51with Dr. Jeffrey Bander - Head of Covid Division at Mount Sinai – 50:10 מראי מקומות
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Legalization of Marijuana
Legalization of Marijuana
Dec 12, 2020
1:21:01
Is it different than alcohol? What does it do to motivation? Is addiciton a problem in Bais Yaakov? How should we educate our youth? What’s the underlying cause of addiction? and much more…
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12/12/20 – Shiur 301 – Legalization of Marijuana
12/12/20 – Shiur 301 – Legalization of Marijuana
Dec 10, 2020
1:21:01
Is it different than alcohol? What does it do to motivation? Is addiciton a problem in Bais Yaakov? How should we educate our youth? What's the underlying cause of addiction? and much more.... with Rabbi Berel Wein – Noted Rav, Historian, Lecturer – 22:18with Rabbi Avrohom Neuberger – Rav of Shaarei Tefillah of New Hempstead, Maggid Shiur for bochurim – 29:56with Dr Leslie Klein – Academic Dean of the Woman Institute of Torah Seminary & College – 43:23with Rabbi Yisroel Grossberg – Mashgiach Ruchni of Bnos Chaya Academy, Brooklyn – 45:06with Rabbi Moshe Elefant - COO, OU Kosher - 58:16with Mr. Tom Gagliano, MSW - Addictions Expert, Speaker, Coach - 01:06:12 מראי מקומות
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Divorce process; Why is divorce so contentious
Divorce process; Why is divorce so contentious
Dec 5, 2020
53:22
Is there a better way to get divorced?Best interest of the child?Mediation vs. Arbitration
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12/5/20 – Shiur 300 – Divorce process; Why is divorce so contentious
12/5/20 – Shiur 300 – Divorce process; Why is divorce so contentious
Dec 4, 2020
53:23
Is there a better way to get divorced? Best interest of the child? Mediation vs. Arbitration. ***Guest Hosted by Rabbi Avrohom Kahn *** Founder, Bais Din Vaad Hadin V'horaah, Rav, Congregation Khal New City with Betzalel Rothstein - Mediator at Shalom Family Mediation; www.shalomfamilymediation.com – 10:58with Rabbi Twersky - Av bais din of Bais din Kav Hayoshor – 20:16with Rabbi Yitzchock Gruenebaum - Mediator in Monsey – 35:40 מראי מקומות
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You’ll be surprised at the many Issurei Ribbis you may have been Oiver | Kashrus & Mesorah of Turkey
You’ll be surprised at the many Issurei Ribbis you may have been Oiver | Kashrus & Mesorah of Turkey
Nov 28, 2020
1:36:33
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11/28/20 – Shiur 299 – You’ll be surprised at the many Issurei Ribbis you may have been Oiver; Kashrus & Mesorah of Turkey
11/28/20 – Shiur 299 – You’ll be surprised at the many Issurei Ribbis you may have been Oiver; Kashrus & Mesorah of Turkey
Nov 26, 2020
1:36:33
A response to: Criticism about Rabbi Sacks Zt"l; To a Rav from South Africa critical of Reb Moshe story Saying thank you on on a loan, paying back American dollars in Eretz Yisroel, Heter Iska, hard money loans, and much more...How do we eat Turkey? Where's the Mesorah? with Rabbi Mordechai Kanner – Rov, Kol Yaakov, Toronto, Canada, Mechaber Sefer: It's a Matter of Interest – 25:40with Rabbi Baruch Miller – Rov, Khal Beis Mordechai, Flatbush, Rosh Hakollel Beis Yosef Novardok – 48:21with Rabbi Ari Zivotofsky – World Renowned Expert in Mesorah of Birds – 01:14:10 מראי מקומות
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Stories and Psakim of Hagaon Reb Dovid Feinstein זצ׳ל
Stories and Psakim of Hagaon Reb Dovid Feinstein זצ׳ל
Nov 21, 2020
1:26:28
Posek who was the last word on life and death issues.Sampling of some of the shailos asked to him by Chai Lifeline.Stories of his humbleness and great kindness by his talmidim.
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11/21/20 – Shiur 298 – Stories and Psakim of Hagaon Reb Dovid Feinstein זצ׳ל
11/21/20 – Shiur 298 – Stories and Psakim of Hagaon Reb Dovid Feinstein זצ׳ל
Nov 19, 2020
1:26:28
Posek who was the last word on life and death issues. Sampling of some of the shailos asked to him by Chai Lifeline. Stories of his humbleness and great kindness by his talmidim. with Rabbi Simcha Scholar– CEO Chai Lifeline – 19:54with Rabbi Raphael Ehrenpreis – talmid of Rav Dovid Feinstein z"tzl – 47:28with Reb Boruch Stein – shamash b'kodesh by Rav Dovid Feinstein z'tzl – 1:10:33 מראי מקומות
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How much (or little) should a husband help at home?
How much (or little) should a husband help at home?
Nov 14, 2020
2:12:01
Halachically, does a husband need to help at all? Who needs to do the dishes, laundry and the like? What if the wife always needs help during his learning or work time? What if she’s a very needy person who should be handling more? What if he helps, but the wife doesn’t like the way he does things? What are healthy expectations for boys and girls getting into marriage? What if there’s a gap between expectations and reality?
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11/14/20 – Shiur 297 – How much (or little) should a husband help at home?
11/14/20 – Shiur 297 – How much (or little) should a husband help at home?
Nov 12, 2020
2:12:01
Halachically, does a husband need to help at all? Who needs to do the dishes, laundry and the like? What if the wife always needs help during his learning or work time? What if she’s a very needy person who should be handling more? What if he helps, but the wife doesn't like the way he does things? What are healthy expectations for boys and girls getting into marriage? What if there’s a gap between expectations and reality? *** Guest Hosted by Ari Wasserman *** Author of “Making it Work,” “Making it ALL Work” (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayim with Rabbi Dovid Kaplan – Mashgiach Ruchani, Yeshivas Beis Yisrael and shalom bayis author – 8:14with Rabbi Michoel Frank – Mora D'Asra of Kehilas Ohr HaTorah in Silver Spring, MD – 35:07with Rabbi Dovid Rosman – Director of Aish HaTorah and shalom bayis author – 1:05:19with Mrs. Debbie Fox, LCSW – expert in shalom bayis and family issues – 1:39:27with Dr. David Lieberman – Internationally renowned speaker and author – 1:56:33 מראי מקומות
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America in chaos
America in chaos
Nov 7, 2020
24:14
Torah’s Hashkafah to leadership change
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11/7/20 – Shiur 296 – America in chaos
11/7/20 – Shiur 296 – America in chaos
Nov 6, 2020
24:14
Torah's Haskafah to leadership change with Senator Joe Liberman - 11:30 מראי מקומות
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Mesira in Halacha
Mesira in Halacha
Oct 31, 2020
1:43:19
Is it permitted to report non compliance to Covid regulations?Someone beating their spouse?Reckless driving? ….Monologue discussion;Is the Yateds’ reporting responsible?
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10/31/20 – Shiur 295 – Mesira in Halacha
10/31/20 – Shiur 295 – Mesira in Halacha
Oct 29, 2020
1:43:19
Is it permitted to report non compliance to Covid regulations? Someone beating their spouse? Reckless driving? ....Monologue discussion;Is the Yateds' reporting responsible? with Rabbi Zalman Graus – Renowned Dayan and Mechaber Seforim – 39:58with Rabbi Shmuel Wiener – posek and a Rosh Kollel in Yeshivas Aderes Hatorah – 1:15:29 מראי מקומות
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Police and Police Enforcement; what if it’s discriminatory
Police and Police Enforcement; what if it’s discriminatory
Oct 24, 2020
1:59:05
Is sticking up for our rights a Kiddush HaShem or Chilul HaShem? Is holding a protest the right way? Do we need to strictly comply with secular law, or is there flexibility? What if the enforcement of the laws is discriminatory against observant Jews? What if we disagree with the laws? What if the laws close down our yeshivos, shuls and weddings?
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10/24/20 – Shiur 294 – Police and Police Enforcement; what if it’s discriminatory
10/24/20 – Shiur 294 – Police and Police Enforcement; what if it’s discriminatory
Oct 23, 2020
1:59:05
Is sticking up for our rights a Kiddush HaShem or Chilul HaShem? Is holding a protest the right way? Do we need to strictly comply with secular law, or is there flexibility? What if the enforcement of the laws is discriminatory against observant Jews? What if we disagree with the laws? What if the laws close down our yeshivos, shuls and weddings? *** Guest Hosted by Ari Wasserman *** Author of “Making it Work,” “Making it ALL Work” (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayim with Rabbi Yitzchok Breitowitz – Renowned Posek and Senior Lecturer at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach – 12:03with Rabbi Mayer Twersky – Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yitzchok Elchanan – 50:25with Mr. Ben Brafman – Noted criminal defense attorney – 1:17:22with Dr. David Lieberman – Internationally renowned speaker and author – 1:29:52closing chizuk from Rabbi Moshe Hauer – Executive Vice President, Orthodox Union – 1:42:51 מראי מקומות
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Being in the Headlines - Did we forget we are in Galus?
Being in the Headlines - Did we forget we are in Galus?
Oct 17, 2020
1:12:54
Our communities response to Covid examined halachically:Agudah: A remarkable change of decades of policy unnoticed by manyLakewood: Is the Covid Vaads Psak that a shul is מגין ומציל and therefore no need for masks consistent with Halacha?The multitudes of sick in Monroe: Is there a mitzvah of Hatzala to a community that exhibits reckless behavior?Belz: Is it justified to risk lives of some to save lives of others?
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10/17/20 - Shiur 293 - Being in the Headlines - Did we forget we are in Galus?
10/17/20 - Shiur 293 - Being in the Headlines - Did we forget we are in Galus?
Oct 16, 2020
1:12:54
Our communities response to Covid examined halachically:Agudah: A remarkable change of decades of policy unnoticed by manyLakewood: Is the Covid Vaads Psak that a shul is מגין ומציל and therefore no need for masks consistent with Halacha?The multitudes of sick in Monroe: Is there a mitzvah of Hatzala to a community that exhibits reckless behavior?Belz: Is it justified to risk lives of some to save lives of others? with Rabbi Avi Kahn - Rav of Congregation Khal New City - Founder and Rosh Beis Din of Beis Din Vaad Hadin V'Horaah - 43:24 מראי מקומות
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Masks and shuls; what should we be doing for Simchas Torah and going forward?
Masks and shuls; what should we be doing for Simchas Torah and going forward?
Oct 10, 2020
1:55:57
Important conversations about the halachos and hashkafos of wearing masks during davening, shaming those that don’t, shul policy, what is the din for someone who killed someone with Covid unintentionally, and much more…
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10/10/20 - Shiur 292 - Masks and shuls; what should we be doing for Simchas Torah and going forward?
10/10/20 - Shiur 292 - Masks and shuls; what should we be doing for Simchas Torah and going forward?
Oct 7, 2020
1:55:57
Important conversations about the halachos and hashkafos of wearing masks during davening, shaming those that don’t, shul policy, what is the din for someone who killed someone with Covid unintentionally, much more... with Rabbi Yonason Sacks - Rosh Yeshiva of Beis Medrash vaTalmud, Rav of Agudas Yisroel, Passaic - 18:34with Michael Israel - President and Chief Executive of Westchester Medical Center - 53:39with Renee Garrick - Chief Medical Officer of Westchester Medical Center - 53:39with Josh Ratner - Resident of Monsey - 53:39with Rabbi Michoel Green - Author, Shliach of Central Massachusetts - 1:12:59 מראי מקומות
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Sukkos during corona; Showering on yom tov
Sukkos during corona; Showering on yom tov
Oct 3, 2020
1:14:50
Fascinating discussions on – Showers on yom tov with cold water, hot water; should we be davening this year in shul even with a mask; wearing gloves by lulav; pop up sukkos; meal of meat outside sukkah; shaming people without masks; and much more…
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Chalav Stam today; Rav Moshe’s Heter
Chalav Stam today; Rav Moshe’s Heter
Sep 26, 2020
1:32:53
Mirsas: Is it applicable today?During aseres Yemei TeshuvahMilk from Treifos
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Seminary in Eretz Yisrael – Is it worth it?
Seminary in Eretz Yisrael – Is it worth it?
Sep 12, 2020
1:13:09
Please take our survey about your experiences at http://seminarysurvey.com The high cost of attending seminary in Eretz YisraelWhat are the primary reasons to send a girl to seminary?Should a girl attend seminary for shidduchim reasons?The fascinating history of Sara Schenirer’s Bais Yaakov and seminaries
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Donor Eggs in Halacha | Divide in Ger Part 2
Donor Eggs in Halacha | Divide in Ger Part 2
Sep 5, 2020
2:01:34
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What happens if the Democrats win
What happens if the Democrats win
Aug 29, 2020
1:23:49
Do we all move to Israel? Should we be aligned with Republican/Democratic Party, or the Torah-party? Should Israel be used as a political weapon? Should we be voting for an Immoral candidate who addresses our needs or should we be אור לגוים?
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The Israel-UAE Accord: What Happened and Why is it Important?
The Israel-UAE Accord: What Happened and Why is it Important?
Aug 22, 2020
1:57:11
Was it worth giving up sovereignty? What is the Torah approach to this issue? Which important players have been overlooked? And other fascinating questions…
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Vacation Halachos
Vacation Halachos
Aug 15, 2020
1:00:14
What can you buy without a hechsher? Swimming with family, yichud, and much more…
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Divide in Ger; a Hashkafic and Historical understanding
Divide in Ger; a Hashkafic and Historical understanding
Aug 8, 2020
1:21:27
Political or hashkafic?, P’shischa to Kotz to Ger – the differences, B’iyun or Bekius what changed, and much more…
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Mashiach: What’s it all about?
Mashiach: What’s it all about?
Aug 1, 2020
1:59:50
What are we davening for? Will our personal problems go away? What are the signs of Mashiach’s arrival? Are we seeing them now? Who will be Mashiach? Could it be someone who already passed away? What does it mean to “believe” in Mashiach? What does it mean Ikvisa D’mishicha?
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Tuition crisis solutions and Halacha
Tuition crisis solutions and Halacha
Jul 25, 2020
1:37:26
Paying tuition with maaser, priorities, and much more…
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Life Insurance and Bitachon
Life Insurance and Bitachon
Jul 18, 2020
2:01:04
Can one buy a policy? Must you buy a policy? How much? Al Tiftach P’eh, priority, and much more…
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“Women at Risk” and being married to someone “At Risk”
“Women at Risk” and being married to someone “At Risk”
Jul 11, 2020
2:48:11
What could cause a woman to feel disconnected from Yiddisheit? How and why does “at risk” behavior happen? Does a Rabbi or therapist need to tell the spouse? Does teaching Emunah help or is it risky? Is there a difference between married and single women? How to deal with at risk behavior halachically, hashkafically and psychologically? Is there any hope for Shalom Bayis?
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Buying and Selling Stocks in Halacha
Buying and Selling Stocks in Halacha
Jul 4, 2020
1:23:12
Schar Shabbos, Ribbis, M’achalos Assuros, Pesach, and much more…
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Slavery and Racism: The Torah view
Slavery and Racism: The Torah view
Jun 27, 2020
1:26:58
Why and in what circumstances did the Torah permit slavery? Is the Torah pro-slavery? What’s the Torah’s Hashkafa? Frum history of slave ownership, and more…
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Should a student ever be expelled from school?
Should a student ever be expelled from school?
Feb 29, 2020
2:41:33
What are valid reasons to expel a student? Doing drugs? Selling drugs? Tznius? Having a Smartphone? Unfiltered Internet at home? Torching the principal’s van? What happens when a student is expelled? How should it be handled by parents, teachers, the principal and others? What if your child is being negatively influenced by a classmate?
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Tefillah: Halachah, Machshavah and History | Uman, leaving Israel and home: Is that appropriate?
Tefillah: Halachah, Machshavah and History | Uman, leaving Israel and home: Is that appropriate?
Sep 14, 2019
2:31:02
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Financial challenges of the workplace, and how to stay out of the “headlines”
Financial challenges of the workplace, and how to stay out of the “headlines”
Sep 21, 2019
2:25:05
Does the employer or employee get to keep the frequent flyer miles, is bathroom time on the clock, how sick do you need to be to take a “sick day,” taking personal calls on company time, using the company printer, and much more…
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Preparing for the best year of your life
Preparing for the best year of your life
Sep 28, 2019
1:28:38
Yud Gimmel Middos: How does it work? Is it magic? What do they mean? A fascinating new understanding