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Can You Hit a Bully? Modern Beis Din Case Study | Halacha
Can You Hit a Bully? Modern Beis Din Case Study | Halacha
Jul 26, 2026
37:44
What happens when an adult takes the law into their own hands to protect a child from a bully? Dive into a fascinating real-life Beis Din case that explores the Halachic limits of self-defense and parental authorityIn this Shiur, Rabbi Gavriel Levin breaks down a gripping case from the last 15 years involving a father who struck a community bully to defend his sonThe discussion navigates complex Halachic concepts, including Ovid Inish Dina L'nafshei (taking the law into one's own hands), the liability of Adam Muad L'olam (constant responsibility for damages), and the authority of modern Batei Din to enforce monetary penaltiesRabbi Levin also examines how pre-existing medical conditions affect liability and whether hitting someone on Shabbos provides a "loophole" for payment