Popular Shows by Halacha Headlines דוד ליכטנשטיין
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1/10/26 – Shiur 543 – How can you know an abuser (or other criminal) is no longer a threat? Is there a mitzvah of “Pidyon Shvuyim” to get a Jew out of jail when he was convicted of a crime?
1/10/26 – Shiur 543 – How can you know an abuser (or other criminal) is no longer a threat? Is there a mitzvah of “Pidyon Shvuyim” to get a Jew out of jail when he was convicted of a crime?
Jan 9, 2026
2:16:15
Is it possible to determine that an abuser is no longer a risk? What’s the success rate of treating serious abusers? Why do community leaders sometimes advocate for the early release of an abuser? How does halacha view cases where a Jewish prisoner receives a disproportionate sentence? Should the community celebrate someone’s release from prison? 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 Dr. Gavriel Fagin – Director of Tikunim Counseling Services – 14:49 with Rabbi Yonah Reiss – Av Beis Din of the CRC – 50:20 with Rabbi Chaim Aryeh Zev Ginzberg – Rav of the Chofetz Chaim Torah Center, Cedarhurst NY – 1:17:47 with Mrs. Nicole Meyer – advocate against abuse – 1:50:14 Conclusions and takeaways – 2:09:07 מראי מקומות
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1/3/26 – Shiur 542 – Are you taking medication? Are you seeing a therapist? These are Seminary Application questions
1/3/26 – Shiur 542 – Are you taking medication? Are you seeing a therapist? These are Seminary Application questions
Jan 1, 2026
1:34:35
Why are they asking? Is it legal? May you lie? How’s it affecting High School girls? with Rabbi Zecharya Greenwald – Dean of Me’ohr Bais Yaakov Seminary – 13:17 with Mindy Blumenfeld – Renowned Therapist, lecturer and author – 35:36 with Dayan Yitzchok Grossman – Renowned Dayan of Bais Havaad and Poseik, Rosh Kollel in Silver Springs – 54:17 with Yair Bruck – Renowned Attorney – 1:15:16 מראי מקומות
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12/27/25 – Shiur 541 – Are sheitels only b’deieved?
12/27/25 – Shiur 541 – Are sheitels only b’deieved?
Dec 25, 2025
1:46:19
Why do married women cover their hair? Is a tichel preferable to a sheitel? Why do some women shave their heads after marriage? 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 Michoel Frank – Mora D'Asra of Kehilas Ohr HaTorah, Silver Spring, MD – 10:36 with Rabbi Dovid Genish – Rav of Kehillat Meam Loez, Ramat Beit Shemesh – 10:36 with Rabbi Tzvi Ortner – Rav of Linas Hatzedek in Boro Park, Director of Halacha and Technology for the OU – 59:43 Summary of the Above Poskim – 1:25:36 with Rebbetzin Shalvie Friedman – senior educator and seminary teacher – 1:29:57 מראי מקומות
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12/5/25 – Shiur 538 – Ponevezh Yeshiva: Understanding the Machlokes and is it finally over?
12/5/25 – Shiur 538 – Ponevezh Yeshiva: Understanding the Machlokes and is it finally over?
Dec 4, 2025
1:15:52
How common are controversies over leadership in the Litvish yeshiva system? Is the Ponevezh controversy unique? What were the main points of the machlokes and how did they develop? Who halachically owns assets donated to a yeshiva — the Rosh Yeshiva, the fundraiser, or the institution itself? When, if ever, may a yeshiva bring a dispute to secular arbitration or secular court rather than to Beis Din? 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 Professor Benjamin Brown – Professor at Hebrew University, expert on contemporary Haredi society – 6:49 with Dayan Shlomo Cohen – Dayan and author of the two-volume work Pure Money – 29:08 with Rabbi Pini Dunner – Rov in Beverly Hills CA, historian and lecturer – 45:54 Conclusions and takeaways – 1:10:30 מראי מקומות
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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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12/13/25 – Shiur 539 – Narco Terrorist being blown out of the water – How does the Torah view it ? | The fascinating saga of the Bochurim in Japan | Dealing with suicide in our community
12/13/25 – Shiur 539 – Narco Terrorist being blown out of the water – How does the Torah view it ? | The fascinating saga of the Bochurim in Japan | Dealing with suicide in our community
Dec 12, 2025
1:31:16
Does a person smuggling in drugs have a Din of a Rodef? Can you report someone who's trying to sell drugs in the community? What to be aware of when someone asks you to take a package? What causes suicide in our community? How common is it? with Dayan Chaim Yosef Dovid Weiss – Satmar Dayan of Antwerp – 29:56 with Rabbi Moshe Taub – Rov of Young Israel of Holliswood, Rabbinic Editor of Ami – 52:28 with Tzvi Gluck – Founder of Amudim – 1:06:17 מראי מקומות
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11/22/25 – Shiur 536 – Chareidim in the IDF – Now that there's Frum Battalions is it an obligation to join? – Hear from the inside!!!
11/22/25 – Shiur 536 – Chareidim in the IDF – Now that there's Frum Battalions is it an obligation to join? – Hear from the inside!!!
Nov 20, 2025
1:22:44
Now that there's a Frum brigade what's the justification of Frum people at least who aren't learning not to go to the army? If there's a shortage of soliders why wouldn't yeshiva bochurim be obligated to join – isn't Pikuach Nefesh Doche the whole Torah? If the Frum will become a majority in the country what will you do then? If Torah obligates hishtadlus, what is the minimum practical hishtadlus a nation must take to prevent harm? Can tefillah alone replace defensive capability? If the IDF ceased to exist tomorrow, what do you realistically foresee happening to Jewish cities like Bnei Brak, Ashdod, or Yerushalayim? with Yonatan - Father of 5 In Miluim for over 400 days – 15:41 with Rabbi Zev Leff - Rav of Moshav Mattisyahu, Renowned teacher and lecturer – 24:39 with Commander Amram Chivan – Commander of Chashmonaim Brigade – 57:39 with Rabbi Yehoshua Pffeffer – Rov in Yerushalayim, Head of Netzach Yehuda – 1:04:45 מראי מקומות
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10/18/25 – Shiur 531 – Men & Women in a Mixed Workplace: What Are the Risks? Can We Stay Separate While Working together? | Plus, Thoughts and Memories in Tribute to Rabbi Moshe Hauer, EVP of the OU
10/18/25 – Shiur 531 – Men & Women in a Mixed Workplace: What Are the Risks? Can We Stay Separate While Working together? | Plus, Thoughts and Memories in Tribute to Rabbi Moshe Hauer, EVP of the OU
Oct 17, 2025
2:38:07
What are the risks and halachic concerns of a mixed gender workplace? Should conversations be limited to only what’s necessary for work? Can first names be used? What if a woman extends her hand to shake hands with a man? How can couples protect their shalom bayis when one spouse works in a mixed environment? 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 Rabbi Moshe Hauer ZT”L with Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph – Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, OU – 12:44 with Rabbi Avi Berman – Executive Director of OU Israel – 22:09 with Rabbi Chaim Gottesman – close friend and neighbor of Rabbi Hauer for 30+ years – 35:30 Men & Women in a Mixed Workplace with Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz – posek, Rav and Senior Lecturer at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach – 50:32 with Charlie Harary – Business Executive and author of “Unlocking Greatness” – 1:26:10 with Rabbi Naftali Horowitz – Managing Director at Morgan Stanley and author of “You Revealed” – 1:26:10 with Harry Rothenberg, Esq. – partner at The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP (InjuryLawyer.com) and lecturer – 1:26:10 Conclusions and takeaways – 2:29:54 מראי מקומות
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12/19/25 – Shiur 540 – “Leil Shishi” & Friday “To’ameha” – Do they enhance Shabbos or detract from it?
12/19/25 – Shiur 540 – “Leil Shishi” & Friday “To’ameha” – Do they enhance Shabbos or detract from it?
Dec 18, 2025
1:49:14
What draws men to these gatherings? How do they impact the home — especially when alcohol is involved? What is the halachic basis for tasting food before Shabbos? What are the halachic concerns with entering Shabbos intoxicated or eating too close to Shabbos? What should an ideal Erev Shabbos look like? 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 Chaim Aryeh Zev Ginzberg – Rav of the Chofetz Chaim Torah Center, Cedarhurst NY – 13:11 with Rabbi Isaac Rice – Mora De’asra of Congregation Anshei Chesed, Hewlitt NY – 34:36 with Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser – Rav of Khal Bais Yitzchok, Flatbush NY – 1:05:41 with Mrs. Elisheva Liss – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, lecturer, and author – 1:22:52 Conclusions and takeaways – 1:42:55 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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To discuss or not to discuss - That is the Question
To discuss or not to discuss - That is the Question
Dec 30, 2022
1:34:49
Should Headlines have Shiurim on sensitive issues?Is it better to educate the public, or is it exposing Bochurim and others to things that they shouldn’t be exposed to?Is it a lack of Tznius to discuss certain topics in public?Is there a way to balance Tznius VS public awareness?Does discussing certain issues promote wrong ideas?Is it Loshon Horah to publicize allegations against a specific person or is it הצלת נפשות?Should magazines and newspapers be running ads on these sensitive issues?
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11/25/23 – Shiur 444 – Rally or not to Rally? ”Chazir Treif” or Kiddush Hashem
11/25/23 – Shiur 444 – Rally or not to Rally? ”Chazir Treif” or Kiddush Hashem
Nov 24, 2023
1:44:53
Was the Rally in Washington correct? In Galus do we keep our heads low, or do we try to garner support? Do we do Hishtadlus or just Daven? Do we join in rallies with people who don’t have the same belief system as ours? Historically, what was the approach of the Gedolim? with Malcolm Hoenlein – Executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations – 32:50 with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz – Rabbi of Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere, Head of Semicha program in YU – 1:02:19 with Rabbi Moshe Don Kestenbaum – Rosh Yeshiva Ohr Yitzchok, Author, Lecturer – 1:15:44 with Rabbi Henoch Plotnick – R"M Kanfei Yonah, Chicago – 1:23:47 מראי מקומות
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6/24/23 – Shiur 424 – Segulos – Do they really work? Are they mutar and advisable or ineffective and prohibited?
6/24/23 – Shiur 424 – Segulos – Do they really work? Are they mutar and advisable or ineffective and prohibited?
Jun 22, 2023
1:39:36
How do we judge if a segulah is valid or not? Is the $1 given out by the Lubavitcher Rebbe meant as a segulah? Are the red bendel (bracelet) and Schlissel Challah actual segulos or prohibited? Is buying Kol Hanearim, Maftir Yona or Pesicha for Neilah effective? Are there any valid segulos for parnassah, shidduchim, health, Shalom Bayis and great children? How do fake segulos catch on? ***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 Aharon Spivak – Rav, Author and Therapist – 8:35 with Rabbi Hershel Schachter – Rosh Yeshivah of YU, Poseik of the OU – 29:56 with Rabbi Dr. Zvi Ron – Maggid Shiur and prolific author – 58:11 with Rabbi Simon Jacobson – Renowned author and lecturer, Founder of the Meaningful Life Center – 1:20:38 מראי מקומות
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12/2/23 – Shiur 445 – Is “Zionism” a bad word? Where do Satmar and Neturei Karta disagree?
12/2/23 – Shiur 445 – Is “Zionism” a bad word? Where do Satmar and Neturei Karta disagree?
Nov 30, 2023
1:57:49
What’s the original Samtar Rav’s argument against the State of Israel? Has the concept and definition of Zionism changed over time, and what does it mean today? How are Satmar and Neturei Karta similar, and how do they differ? Is there a prohibition of publicly going against the consensus view of Klal Yisrael? ***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 Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz – Renowned Posek and Senior Lecturer at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach – 16:26 with Rabbi Pini Dunner – British Rabbi in Los Angeles, lecturer, historian and author – 44:28 with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Fox – Dayan, Forensic and clinical psychologist, Director of Crisis and Trauma Services for Chai Lifeline – 1:06:06 with Rabbi Eliyahu Reingold – Rosh Kollel in the Yeshiva of Greater Washington – 1:24:46 with Rebbetzin Feige Twerski – noted teacher and prolific author – 1:46:21 מראי מקומות
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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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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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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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3/8/25 – Shiur 505 – Purim – Fascinating Sources for our Minhagim | Bringing Simcha into our lives – The stories behind "Bardak" and Suki & Ding
3/8/25 – Shiur 505 – Purim – Fascinating Sources for our Minhagim | Bringing Simcha into our lives – The stories behind "Bardak" and Suki & Ding
Mar 7, 2025
1:07:49
What's the most difficult Mitzvah? Fascinating sources for: Taanis Esther Costumes Purim Torah And more..... Hosted by Rabbi Moshe Taub – Rov of Young Israel of Holliswood with Meni Wakshtock – Founder, Producer and Actor of "Bardak" – 19:45 with Dovid Nachman Golding – "Ding" of Suki and Ding – 48:10 מראי מקומות
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Abuse and Abuse Coverups in Our Communities
Abuse and Abuse Coverups in Our Communities
Dec 2, 2022
1:53:33
Should a Rabbi meet in his office with a woman?What’s enough proof to start warning other women? Do recordings suffice?When do we go to the police?When do we keep abuse quiet and when do we publicize the dangers?What’s going on in the head of an abuser? Is he not worried about getting caught?Why would followers of a Rabbi coverup his abuses?
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Shemiras Einayim – Halachos, Chizzuk and Stories: the Vayimaen phenomenon
Shemiras Einayim – Halachos, Chizzuk and Stories: the Vayimaen phenomenon
May 31, 2024
1:43:44
Practical Halachos of Shemiras EinayimHow to make Shemiras Einayim part of your lifeHow to tun over a new leaf in your life
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12/9/23 – Shiur 446 – Daas Torah In Halacha and Hashkafa
12/9/23 – Shiur 446 – Daas Torah In Halacha and Hashkafa
Dec 8, 2023
1:25:05
Is there a Torah idea called Daas Torah? Can it override doctors? Does the "Daas Torah" have to know the facts? Can it override Shulchan Aruch? Even if it's not in contradiction with Halacha, must we listen to it ? Is there such a thing as saying blanket statements without proofs that must be listened to? Are we supposed to be using our heads? If someone questions "Daas Torah" should he be explained the position or be branded a Kofer? Do we believe in infallibility of Gedolim? Can there be two "Daas Torah's"? Are two different people allowed to have different views, or is it my way or the highway? How should we treat someone who disagrees with us? with Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky – Rosh Yeshiva of yeshivah Gedolah of Greater Washington – 25:55 with Rabbi Aharon Sorscher – Poseik of the Yeshivah Community of Waterbuty Connecticut – 1:00:15 מראי מקומות
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The Brisker Rov zt"l and Medinas Yisroel | Rav Shach zt"l and the צה׳ל – What did they really hold?
The Brisker Rov zt"l and Medinas Yisroel | Rav Shach zt"l and the צה׳ל – What did they really hold?
Feb 16, 2024
1:25:21
Hakaros Hatov to the soldiersBeing Mevaker Choleh soldiersBeing Menachem Avel these familiesSaying a Mi Shebeirach for the soliders
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8/17/24 – Shiur 479 – Real Estate Syndications: Quick easy buck or risky pot luck
8/17/24 – Shiur 479 – Real Estate Syndications: Quick easy buck or risky pot luck
Aug 16, 2024
1:19:11
Lacetop Sheitels – Response to callers – 12:47 Is a syndicator who is overly daring or reckless with their clients' money required to use their own funds to compensate for the losses? What questions should an investor be asking? with Rabbi Chaim Yosef Perlman, Av Beis Din Beis Aharon – 29:58 with Rabbi Zalman Graus – Renowned Dayan, Toen and Mechaber Seforim – 35:22 with Yitzy Friedman – CEO of TowerFive Real Estate Group – 53:14 with investor – 1:09:17 מראי מקומות
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8/10/24 – Shiur 478 – Extremism – What causes Chareidi extremism? Is it a bad thing? What about Hilltop Youth extremism against Arabs?
8/10/24 – Shiur 478 – Extremism – What causes Chareidi extremism? Is it a bad thing? What about Hilltop Youth extremism against Arabs?
Aug 8, 2024
2:05:25
What causes someone to become an extremist? Is extremism stronger now than 20-30 years ago? Are there similarities between Chareidi extremism, the Hilltop Youths and Leftists against Chareidim? If you don’t agree with a law, can you violate it? Are there times when extremism is warranted? Is being OTD another form of extremism? And are there ways to improve the system? Host: Ari Wasserman with Rabbi Eliezer Breitowitz – Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva Darchei Torah in Toronto – 9:52 with Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer – head of the Iyun Institute, community Rav in Ramot – 29:18 with Dr. Jacob Freedman – noted psychiatrist, speaker and author – 58:19 with Dr. Shlomo Black – psychologist and Research Associate at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) – 58:19 with Nati Rom, Esq. – civil rights attorney representing “Hilltop Youth” and the founder of Lev HaOlam – 1:35:08 Conclusion and Takeaways – 1:52:05 מראי מקומות
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2/17/24 – Shiur 456 – The Brisker Rov zt"l and Medinas Yisroel | Rav Shach zt"l and the IDF (צה"ל) – What did they really hold?
2/17/24 – Shiur 456 – The Brisker Rov zt"l and Medinas Yisroel | Rav Shach zt"l and the IDF (צה"ל) – What did they really hold?
Feb 16, 2024
1:26:56
Hakaros Hatov to the soldiers Being Mevaker Choleh soldiers Being Menachem Avel these families Saying a Mi Shebeirach for the soliders with Rabbi Refoel Wolf – Gabbai of Reb Shach zt"l for over 30 years – 28:04 with Rabbi Yissocher Eichorn– Talmud Muvhak of Reb Meir Solovietchik zt"l, Rav of Kehilas Avreicihim in Yerushalayim, Mechaber Sifrei Pi Kohein – 38:10 מראי מקומות
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Exclusivity or Community: The dilemma of school selection policies | The love of the Tosher Rebbe ZT"L
Exclusivity or Community: The dilemma of school selection policies | The love of the Tosher Rebbe ZT"L
Aug 18, 2023
1:58:16
Is having discriminatory school acceptance policies Halachically allowed?What damage are we doing to our children?Do we have a communal obligation to accept all children into schools?Is there a difference between a boys school and a girls school?Can schools force people to accept upon themselves Chumros, in order that their kids should be accepted?Can schools claim they hold themselves to certain standards, if they overlook these standards for affluent members of the community?Is this the first time in history there was an elitist attitude?
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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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11/15/25 – Shiur 535 – Online Dating in the Orthodox World
11/15/25 – Shiur 535 – Online Dating in the Orthodox World
Nov 13, 2025
1:53:05
How common is online dating in the Yeshivish community? What about Modern Orthodox? Is it ever acceptable to adjust your age, height, or weight on a dating profile? Should men and women post profile photos, and what are the concerns? Is using an older photo to appear younger misleading? What are the halachos of leaving feedback or “reviews” for shadchanim or daters? 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 – Rov of Bais Haknesses of North Woodmere and Head of Semicha at RIETS – 10:37 with Dr. Rachel Ginsberg – Principal Researcher at the Center for Communal Research of the OU – 39:37 with Mrs. Lisa Elefant – Founder and Program Developer of AdoptAShadchan (www.adoptashadchan.com) – 1:09:30 with Mrs. Malka Levitin – Founder of Canopy Shidduchim (www.canopyshidduchim.com) – 1:28:25 Conclusions and takeaways – 1:45:08 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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Tznius
Tznius
Mar 25, 2017
59:51
Contemporary Shailos
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Solutions to the Shidduch crisis, Dealing with Criminals, Chazal and Science
Solutions to the Shidduch crisis, Dealing with Criminals, Chazal and Science
Feb 11, 2017
59:54
A possible solution to the shidduch crisis Should we ostracize criminals whou caused great Chilul Hashem from our communities? Were Chazal scientists?
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After the Shofar, the Silent Cry in our Community, hear from Rabbonim and abuse survivors
After the Shofar, the Silent Cry in our Community, hear from Rabbonim and abuse survivors
Sep 23, 2017
51:00
After the Shofar, the Silent Cry in our Community, hear from Rabbonim and abuse survivors
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When Torah and science clashes
When Torah and science clashes
Feb 18, 2022
1:36:04
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The Mamzerus Crisis & Solutions
The Mamzerus Crisis & Solutions
Jul 11, 2015
56:31
The Mamzerus Crisis & Solutions
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Victims and Prevention Part 2
Victims and Prevention Part 2
Nov 12, 2016
1:00:18
Victims and Prevention Part 2
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Victims, Prevention, and Dealing with criminals in our midst Part 1
Victims, Prevention, and Dealing with criminals in our midst Part 1
Nov 5, 2016
58:57
Victims, Prevention, and Dealing with criminals in our midst Part 1
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Reporting Abuse Cases to Authorities
Reporting Abuse Cases to Authorities
Sep 12, 2015
57:35
Reporting Abuse Cases to Authorities
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Reporting Abuse to Authorities and Ayin Hara | Using the Yom Tov Oven
Reporting Abuse to Authorities and Ayin Hara | Using the Yom Tov Oven
Oct 2, 2015
57:10
Reporting Abuse to Authorities and Ayin Hara Using the Yom Tov Oven
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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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Yeshiva world / Chabad: Does the importance of kiruv overide kollel
Yeshiva world / Chabad: Does the importance of kiruv overide kollel
Feb 27, 2016
57:38
Yeshiva world / Chabad: Does the importance of kiruv overide kollel
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Brisk : Reb Dovid Soloveitchik ZT”L
Brisk : Reb Dovid Soloveitchik ZT”L
Feb 20, 2021
1:21:14
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Ethiopian Jews’ Protests Challenge Racism in Israel
Ethiopian Jews’ Protests Challenge Racism in Israel
Jul 13, 2019
1:45:58
Why are they protesting? Why is the young generation going off the Derech? Understanding Rav Ovadia Yosef’s historic Psak in support of Ethiopian Jewish identity
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2/20/21 – Shiur 311 – Brisk : Reb Dovid Soloveitchik ZT"L
2/20/21 – Shiur 311 – Brisk : Reb Dovid Soloveitchik ZT"L
Feb 18, 2021
1:21:14
Reb Dovid Soloveichik's life: Torah, Hashkafos and Hanhagos with Reb Yitzchok Frankfurter – Publisher of Ami Magazine, Talmid and personal emissary of Reb Dovid – 19:47 Brisk: What was Reb Chaims' Chiddush in learning over previous generations? with Rabbi Hershel Schachter – Rosh Yeshivah of YU and talmid of Rav Soloveitchik – 49:01with Rabbi Lictenstein – Rosh Yeshivah and grandson of Reb Chaim – 1:00:02with Rabbi Ezra Rodkin – Rosh Yeshivah of Pe'er Hatorah, Rov of Zichron Yaakov Slomo V'Chava, Talmid Muvhak of Reb Dovid Soloveichik – 1:05:22 מראי מקומות
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Jewish Media
Jewish Media
Feb 13, 2021
1:30:14
What is role of Jewish media in the frum world today? Has their influence usurped the Rabbonim? What is the red line for crass consumerism? Are they making the singers and musician into Jewish celebrities? Is it their job to stay politically neutral or can they slant their opinions? and much more…
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2/13/21 – Shiur 310 – Jewish Media
2/13/21 – Shiur 310 – Jewish Media
Feb 11, 2021
1:30:14
What is role of Jewish media in the frum world today? Has their influence usurped the Rabbonim? What is the red line for crass consumerism? Are they making the singers and musician into Jewish celebrities? Is it their job to stay politically neutral or can they slant their opinions? And much more.... with Reb Eli Paley – Publisher of the Mishpacha, Head of Chareidi institute of public affairs – 20:22with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg – Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue – 49:00with Rabbi Avi Shafran – Agudath Israel of America's director of public affairs, Columnist for the Ami – 1:07:20 מראי מקומות
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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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Is it Mutar to go to Secular College
Is it Mutar to go to Secular College
Jan 18, 2020
3:10:29
Coed dorms, bathrooms and classes; frats, drinking, and OTD risk; “orthodox” Jews mixed dancing parties at night and Shacharis the next morning; rampant anti-Semitism; extreme liberalism and Kefirah – is there any Heter?Are the Ivy League Schools worse than Brooklyn and Queens colleges? How does the situation in the U.S. compare to that of the U.K., South Africa and Australia?
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The sound of Music Part I – Hear from the biggest names in Jewish Music
The sound of Music Part I – Hear from the biggest names in Jewish Music
Jun 7, 2022
1:21:28
Hear a firsthand report how Reb Aharon Leib Steinman ZT”l encouraged concertsHear how music is keeping our youth from falling away How has Jewish music evolved over the years?What makes a song Jewish?What’s the point of music entertainment or inspiration? The new style of Jewish music – Is it Jewish?Is the Jewish music style these days real or just a passing fad?
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Pets in Halacha and Hashkafah
Pets in Halacha and Hashkafah
Jul 20, 2019
1:45:44
Should we own a dog? The recent ban in Eretz Yisroel to dog ownership, Muktzah, Hotzaah, Feeding, Neutering, and many more Shailos
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Gedolim and Jewish Leaders
Gedolim and Jewish Leaders
Jul 27, 2019
1:59:38
Should we put them on a pedestal and deify them, or see them as human with the possibility of foibles and errors? Is infallibility a Jewish or Christian concept?A look back at the banned Sefer “The Making of a Godol”
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Maran Harav Shach and the Lubavitcher Rebbe: 30 years later, understanding their Hashkafic and Halachic differences
Maran Harav Shach and the Lubavitcher Rebbe: 30 years later, understanding their Hashkafic and Halachic differences
Aug 3, 2019
1:56:00
Are they still relevant? Have things changed? Would they still hold their positions today?
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Tisha B’Av, Galus and the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash
Tisha B’Av, Galus and the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash
Aug 10, 2019
1:11:01
Understanding the Holocaust
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Summer Halachos: Visitng Beis Hakavoros & Kivrei Tzadikim, What to know about Kashrus when you are away, Shabbos in hotels and much more
Summer Halachos: Visitng Beis Hakavoros & Kivrei Tzadikim, What to know about Kashrus when you are away, Shabbos in hotels and much more
Aug 17, 2019
1:47:26
Can we Daven to Meisim? What needs a Hechsher? Sensors and motion detectors on Shabbos
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Safety in Halacha
Safety in Halacha
Aug 24, 2019
1:21:02
Dina D’Malchusa, Texting and Driving, Chiyuv to wear a seatbelt, Halachically allowed activities, and many more shailos