Halacha Headlines
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Should there be Hakaras Hatov to the IDF soldiers? Does Torah-learning fully protect us, or is an army necessary?
Should there be Hakaras Hatov to the IDF soldiers? Does Torah-learning fully protect us, or is an army necessary?
Dec 28, 2023
2:20:33
Is Hakaras Hatov a halachic requirement, or just a nice thing to do?Do we just feel gratitude, or do we need to say “thank you” or more?Historically, did the Gedolim show Hakaras Hatov towards the soldiers of the IDF?Why have a few Roshei Yeshiva said they are concerned about showing gratitude?If Torah learning protects, why does Israel need an army?Does the Israeli army enable those in Yeshiva to learn? Do those learning in Yeshiva enable the army to have military success?
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Is Israel an “occupier” of Palestinian land? Who owns “from the River to the Sea”?
Is Israel an “occupier” of Palestinian land? Who owns “from the River to the Sea”?
Dec 21, 2023
1:44:03
Is there such a thing as the country of “Palestine”?What are the halachic borders of Israel?Is it mutar to give the Gaza Strip back now that Israel has retaken possession of it?Is there a mitzvah to be buried in Israel? To make Aliyah? To exhume a body to Israel?What does international law say about the West Bank, Gaza Strip and Golan Heights?
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Zionism – Is today's Zionism the same movement that caused so many religious to leave their roots and become irreligious?
Zionism – Is today's Zionism the same movement that caused so many religious to leave their roots and become irreligious?
Dec 15, 2023
2:13:39
Before WWII a lot of Gedolim were opposed to Zionism, what were their reasons?After the war did a lot of the attitudes switch?Why did they switch?Is Zionism a danger to religion nowadays?
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Daas Torah In Halacha and Hashkafa
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?
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Is “Zionism” a bad word? Where do Satmar and Neturei Karta disagree?
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?
206
Rally or not to Rally? "Chazir Treif" or Kiddush Hashem
Rally or not to Rally? "Chazir Treif" or Kiddush Hashem
Nov 24, 2023
1:46:43
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?
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Neturei Karta – Is Hatzalah allowed to save them on Shabbos? | Halacha Perspective on Warfare
Neturei Karta – Is Hatzalah allowed to save them on Shabbos? | Halacha Perspective on Warfare
Nov 17, 2023
1:01:55
Neturei Karta – Is Hatzalah allowed to save them on Shabbos?Does the conflict in Gaza qualify as a מלחמת מצוה according to הלכה? In this case, is there a duty for individuals to join from distant locations? Are students from ישיבות required to participate?Concerning unintended harm in warfare, such as civilian casualties: if a terrorist uses a taxi as a getaway vehicle, is it permissible to target the vehicle, risking the driver’s life? What is the stance on targeting buildings?Is there a חיוב to bury terrorists according to Jewish law?Laws of war according to the Geneva convention
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Antisemitism at Harvard and elite universities – how could such smart people be so stupid?
Antisemitism at Harvard and elite universities – how could such smart people be so stupid?
Nov 9, 2023
2:06:45
Where did all of the antisemitism on university campuses come from?Should it be a concern to our community? Can anything be done?If a student is feeling threatened, when can he take off his Kippah? Tuck Tzitzis in? Remove a Mezuzah from his front door?What did Chazal mean when they said that it’s a “halacha” that Esav hates Yaakov?Are there any halachic or hashkafic reasons to counter-protest?
209
Prisoner Exchange in Halacha | Hear from a brother of one of the hostages
Prisoner Exchange in Halacha | Hear from a brother of one of the hostages
Nov 2, 2023
1:01:08
Are you permitted to pay for captives more than their worth?Are you allowed to release terrorists in exchange for prisoners?Can you put other people’s lives in Sakanah to save a life?How many more deaths were caused historically by terrorosts released by prisoners swaps?Can you wage war to save hostages at the expense of more lives than the ostages themselves?
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Guns in Shuls | Burying the Kedoshim – Hear from the front lines
Guns in Shuls | Burying the Kedoshim – Hear from the front lines
Oct 27, 2023
1:41:44
How are the Kedoshim being buriedShould we train people in every Shul to carry guns ?Should there be armed security guards in Shuls and schools?Are guns Muktza?Are you allowed to carry a gun in a place that doesn’t have an Eruv?Is it against the Torah hashkafa to carry a gun?What message would carrying guns give over to children?How do carry weapons in Shuls responsibly
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Israel at War – Halachos of warfare, “collateral damage,” prisoner swaps, refusing medical treatment to terrorists, and much more
Israel at War – Halachos of warfare, “collateral damage,” prisoner swaps, refusing medical treatment to terrorists, and much more
Oct 19, 2023
2:14:18
Sign up here to learn Mishnayos (בלי נדר) for the soldiers, injured and captives, by the 10th of Kislev, November 23rdMishnayos audios available here Do we need to worry about “collateral damage” when bombing Gaza?Can a Jewish doctor refuse to treat an injured terrorist?What does halacha say about having a death sentence for terrorists?Are prisoner swaps permitted, if Israel exchanges many more prisoners than it receives?How can we process the trauma we are experiencing?What can we do to be there for families directly affected?
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עת צרה היא ליעקב וממנה יושע – The Torah outlook and our responsibility
עת צרה היא ליעקב וממנה יושע – The Torah outlook and our responsibility
Oct 13, 2023
1:17:54
Should we be sending our Bochurim to Yeshivos and our daughters to seminaries in Eretz Yisroel?Can a Doctor go to Eretz Yisroel to help the war effortHow can we help the war effort from America?How should we act in such times?How do we show empathy with the Yidden in Eretz YisroelShould we be toning down our simchas and lifestyle in general?How should we improve?How are the Yidden in Yerushalayim dealing with the situation?Words of ChizzukThe Torah view on the situationAnd much more……
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Practical Sukkos and Daled Minim Halachos – Seven Fascinating riddles
Practical Sukkos and Daled Minim Halachos – Seven Fascinating riddles
Sep 29, 2023
1:23:03
Hilchos Daled MinimHow to shop for an EsrogMitzvos of building and sitting in a Sukkah
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Making 5784 into “THE YEAR”
Making 5784 into “THE YEAR”
Sep 14, 2023
2:36:38
What’s your favorite Yamim Noraim devar Torah?What’s your advice for improving ourselves?What’s worked for you?
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מי אנכי שאזכה להתפלל – The Halachos and beauty of Tefillah – The decorum in Shul
מי אנכי שאזכה להתפלל – The Halachos and beauty of Tefillah – The decorum in Shul
Sep 8, 2023
1:18:52
If a person knows that he only if he Davens everything he won’t have Kavanah & he Davens less he’ll have can he skip anything? If yes which parts can he skip?If a person can’t have Kavanah because he doesn’t understand the language should he Daven in English?Should a person Daven at length at the expense of learning Torah?If a person can compose his own Tefilah is that better than davening the standard (more personal & heartfelt when coming from the composer- more than he can relate to Chazal’s Tefillos).Where’s the source(s) of not talking during davening? If the only minyan he has is one which they talk in is it better to Daven Byechidus?Is it better to Daven with a Minyan without a hat and jacket or B’Yechidus with a hat and jacket?Is there any reason to daven Pesukei D’zimra with a minyan or come to Shul for Borchu? Likewise Kabbalas Shabbos with a minyan or just come for Maariv?Someone who’s not dressed properly for Davening but if he waits until he gets his clothing he won’t have a minyan should he daven with the minyan dressed as is or wait?Someone is on the beach with only a bathing suit and it’s getting night and he didn’t Daven Mincha and by the time he gets clothes it’ll be too late to Daven?If someone is traveling and doesn’t have a siddur and he doesn’t remember all the words of Shemone Esrei just most can he Daven with skipping some words? (Also Tefilas Haderech)Someone is not feeling well and is sleeping should they be woken up to say Krias Shma and Daven before the Zman?What takes precedence if you can’t do both Tefillah BTzibbur or Krias Hatorah?A Shul doesn’t say Tachnun for no good reason do you have to say afterwards by yourself?That was it says in Shulchan Aruch to give Tzedaka before Davening does this include Tzedaka to non-Jews?
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מי יחיה מי ימות Community organizations dealing with life and death issues daily and some of the שאלות that arise
מי יחיה מי ימות Community organizations dealing with life and death issues daily and some of the שאלות that arise
Sep 1, 2023
1:22:36
For what type of situations should you be calling Hatzalah.How should you call Hatzalah – with a shinui etc ?Can you turn on outside lights to make it easier for Hatzalah to identify the house?If you have to go to the hospital on Shabbos what do you have to know – what can you take clothes, phone, wallet etc?Is it better to go with Hatzalah or drive yourself or go with uber?Do you have to go to the closest hospital or to a further one – out of the T’ChumShould you cancel Hatzolah if all is good and you don’t need them anymore?If you madean early Shabbos should you be Matir Neder and then drive youself to the hospital?Who can go along with the patient?What can you or can’t you do in the hospital?When can you come back home on Shabbos and when not?
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Conflict in marriage – how to fight effectively
Conflict in marriage – how to fight effectively
Aug 24, 2023
2:24:38
Are there Halachos on how spouses should engage in conflict?Do men and women fight differently?What are the top 3 things men complain about regarding their wives and vice versa?Should conflict be avoided or embraced?What are effective methods to deal with conflicts?
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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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Navigating the Halachic landscape of vacation
Navigating the Halachic landscape of vacation
Aug 11, 2023
1:28:39
What can you buy in a store without a Hechsher?Halachos of Cholov Stam Going mixed swimming with familyTaking a walk on the boardwalkSitting next to women on planesShould you visit a Beis Hakvaros?Are you allowed to Daven to the dead or just in the Zechus of the dead?Can expectenat ladies go to a Beis Hakvaros?Can a Kohein go to Kivrei Tzadikim?Putting on a Tallis and Tefillin by Kivrei TzadikimAnd much more……
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Jewish Influencers: The Facts The Fears The Responsibilities
Jewish Influencers: The Facts The Fears The Responsibilities
Jul 28, 2023
1:28:50
What responsibility does an influencer have to do due dilgience when endorsing a product or business deal?If an influencer didn’t do due diligence and people suffered financial loss is the influencer responsible?Not letting people know you’re getting paid for what you’re promoting is it גניבת דעת?Are you allowed to push people to live beyond their means or become envious?What responsibility does someone on social media have?Are influencers a danger to the influence of Rabbonim?
221
TISHA B’AV All year round – The pight of mature singles and divorcees in our community
TISHA B’AV All year round – The pight of mature singles and divorcees in our community
Jul 21, 2023
1:10:01
Listen and cry along and become inspired to help
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Women Singers – Is it preferable that women attend a performance by a male or female singer?
Women Singers – Is it preferable that women attend a performance by a male or female singer?
Jul 13, 2023
1:38:18
Is there a prohibition of Histaklus of a woman staring at a man performing? What about “Kol Ish” in hearing a man sing?Is there a problem posting videos of women singing online? Does a “Kol Isha Warning” help?Do female performances not reflect “yiddishe values”?Where do we draw the line of Tznius in public?
223
After the BAN - Revisiting AI
After the BAN - Revisiting AI
Jul 7, 2023
1:33:10
What would be the reason to Assur AI more than filtered internet?Why’s AI a bigger danger than google search?Can AI be filtered?Is there any positive uses in AI for Yiddishkeit?Will AI become a major necessity in most people’s lives/businesses like the internet?
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HOT DEAL OR HOT AIR – Ponzi Schemes Proliferating – The Halachic, legal, and monetary ramifiactions
HOT DEAL OR HOT AIR – Ponzi Schemes Proliferating – The Halachic, legal, and monetary ramifiactions
Jun 30, 2023
1:39:37
Is it Loshon Horah to say the name of the perperators?Is it Mesirah to report such people to the authorities?What is the proper way to deal with the families of the perpetrators?What’s the Halachic status of the returns that insvestors received from the swindlers?Is there a legal requirement to report fraudsters?How should someone invest?
225
Segulos – Do they really work? Are they mutar and advisable or ineffective and prohibited?
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?
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Subway Chokehold - Daniel Penny VS Jordan Neely through the lense of Halacha | AI Paskening II
Subway Chokehold - Daniel Penny VS Jordan Neely through the lense of Halacha | AI Paskening II
Jun 16, 2023
57:37
Overreacting in self defense, is it Muttar?Do you have have to try to be מציל באחד מאבריו when someone’s attacking you?When unsure if someone is attacking what can you do to protect youself?(ספק רודף)Self defense against people who are mentally unstable – does a שוטה have a din of a rodef?Are you חייב מיתה if you kill a שוטה?What preventive measures can you take to protect yourself from being harmed?
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Can AI Pasken ? Will Artifical Intelligence ever replace Rabbonim?
Can AI Pasken ? Will Artifical Intelligence ever replace Rabbonim?
Jun 9, 2023
55:05
When perfected will you be able to rely on AI for Psak?Do you need a human mind for Psak?Do you need a human emotion for Psak? [Is Psak dependent on the place, questioners situation etc[Shouldn’t we rely on a computer when it’s more knowledgeable and doesn’t make mistakes?Can a computer be מדמה מילתא למילתא?Is knowledge enough for Psak? Can a child Pasken? Can a Goy Pasken? Can a woman Pasken? [if they knew all the Halachos]סייעתא דשמיא in Psak – is it needed? Can a computer have it?
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“Living the Dream” – Spending Beyond Our Means
“Living the Dream” – Spending Beyond Our Means
Jun 1, 2023
1:47:58
Why do people spend when they can’t afford to? Is it mutar to do so?What’s the concept of “keeping up with the Joneses”?What should we spend on and what should we not spend on?Is there a problem flaunting your perceived wealth? Posting it on social media?|How do you raise kids without their thinking they are underprivileged?For a wealthy person, is there any reason they should limit their spending?Does money buy happiness?
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The Shabbos Elevator Controversy
The Shabbos Elevator Controversy
May 19, 2023
1:16:40
The most popular Shavuos night program in the worldbit.ly/scpchallengeWhat are the issues with the Shabbos elevator?Is it a halachic shayla of a Hashkafic Shayla?What switched now?If a Rov makes a mistake in Psak does he have to pay?What if he retracts his Psak due to Haskafic considerations?
230
Baalei Aveirah in our midst – How to we deal with them?
Baalei Aveirah in our midst – How to we deal with them?
May 12, 2023
1:11:04
Who’s a מומר?Someone who flaunts his Aveiros publicly – is he a מומר?Can a Baal Aveirah write an Ois in a Sefer Torah?If the Sofer writes the outline is it kosher?Can they get an Aliya?Can they Daven for the Amud?Are they Possul to be עדי קידושין?Can they make ברכת הזימון?Are we allowed to be Mechabed them or is it חנופה?Should we be ostracizing them from our community?Should we be Mekarev them?
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What’s Shana Rishona about? Should it be spent in Ramat Eshkol/Yerushlayim on the parents’ tab?
What’s Shana Rishona about? Should it be spent in Ramat Eshkol/Yerushlayim on the parents’ tab?
May 4, 2023
1:50:44
What’s the source and reason for having a Shana Rishona?What are the halachic requirements? How should the year be spent?What are common issues that come up?What preparation can be done to make a Shana Rishona easier?What are the basic halachos of kavod to in-laws? What should in-laws be called?How does a new Kallah properly interact with her new brothers-in-law?How does a new Chosson interact with his sisters-in-law?
232
Miscarriage in Halacha
Miscarriage in Halacha
Apr 28, 2023
1:02:23
Someone who had a miscarriage and is very vulnerable can her husband hold her in extreme situations or is it יהרוג ואל יעבור ?Is there a חיוב קבורה on the fetus and at what stage?Can you test the fetus to check for illnes?Is the fetus named – and at what stage?Do you say Kaddish for a fetus?Do you sit Shiva?After what type of miscarriage is there no Pidyon Haben?Does the lady have a Din of a Choleh regarding fasting on Yom Kippur?Regarding being Mechalel Shabbos?
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Organ Donation in Halacha Is it an obligation, a prohibition, or a choice?
Organ Donation in Halacha Is it an obligation, a prohibition, or a choice?
Apr 20, 2023
58:33
Donating organs from a live donorFrom a dead donor posthumouslyWhat are the types of organ retrieval after death?Is there a nafka Mina between them in Halacha?If a frum Jew decides to donate organs after death, is there anything different they should requests than the general public?Are you allowed to sign the back of your license to become a donor?If someone donates an organ against Halacha are you allowed to be a recipient of that organ?
234
Is it good or bad that many young men don’t have a “plan” for parnassah? Should they have one?
Is it good or bad that many young men don’t have a “plan” for parnassah? Should they have one?
Apr 14, 2023
1:49:09
Should young men in yeshiva develop a plan for parnassa? If so, when?Does having a parnassa plan also apply to those going into teaching and rabbanus?Is “I want to learn” enough of a plan?Does having a plan apply to young women?Do girls in shidduchim ever ask “does he have a plan”?Do boys in shidduchim ask: “does she have a plan for supporting a family” or “does her family have money”?
235
The most common Pesach Shailos answered by the world’s leading Rabbonim – Hear some new fascinating Shailos
The most common Pesach Shailos answered by the world’s leading Rabbonim – Hear some new fascinating Shailos
Mar 31, 2023
1:24:02
Maos ChittimSelling Chametz for someone who’s comatoseSiyum Bechorim on the telephoneSelling Chametz GamurE-Ciagrettes on PesachGastric Bypass – If you can’t drink Kosos and eat Matzah what takes precedenceLap-Band Surgery – Does the Shiur of a Kzayis switchWhat can you Kasher?Do cosmetics need a Hechsher?How much do you have to clean?Shiur of a KzayisSwitching your Minhag of GebroktsWhat should you use for MarorA Sephardi who married an Ashkenazi what do you do regarding kitniosAnd much more….
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How not to go to jail
How not to go to jail
Mar 24, 2023
1:37:47
Learn how to keep away from legal troubleHow to make the right choicesWhat are commom mistakes people make?What’s the best way to avoid them?What to do if you already made them, what steps should you take?What effect does incarceration have on the families?
237
What makes for Effective Dating?
What makes for Effective Dating?
Mar 16, 2023
1:55:51
Is it okay to date two pepole at the same time?Can you test your date’s middos, and if so, to what extent?What should be the goal of dating?What is the most important thing for a person to do when dating? Is love necessary?Is choosing from pictures and photo albums/catalogs effective in choosing who to date?What are current trends in dating? What types of singles events are being held?Are friends helpful or hurtful in getting dating advice?
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Pesach - Does Medicine need to be Kosher L'pesach? | Hand Matzah VS Shmuah Matzah - at what expense? | Going to hotels for Pesach
Pesach - Does Medicine need to be Kosher L'pesach? | Hand Matzah VS Shmuah Matzah - at what expense? | Going to hotels for Pesach
Mar 10, 2023
1:08:15
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What are the Halachos of a Halachic State? What happens if the government in Eretz Yisroel is run by Frum Yidden?
What are the Halachos of a Halachic State? What happens if the government in Eretz Yisroel is run by Frum Yidden?
Mar 3, 2023
1:03:30
Would everything be run according to Shulchan Aruch?What about the things that according to Shulchan Aruch Beis Din can’t enforce nowadays?How do we deter people who steal if they get caught all they’ll have to do is return the theft?Is there a concept of jail for monetary damage?What if there’s no two kosher witnesses or no witnesses at all?Being that there’s no capital punishment nowadays, what would do to murderers?What would be done regarding all electricity on Shabbos?How do you run a government on Shabbos?How do you run a police force or army on Shabbos?How do you run hospitals on Shabbos?
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Is there any reason to wear a HAT for davening anymore? Does a YARMULKE suffice? Why are only chasidim wearing GARTELS?
Is there any reason to wear a HAT for davening anymore? Does a YARMULKE suffice? Why are only chasidim wearing GARTELS?
Feb 24, 2023
2:09:33
Is a Kippa enough for davening? For Kiddush and Bentching?Do secular styles impact what we wear and the halacha?What if your parents don’t want you to wear a hat?What if your parents want the hat and you don’t?Did Chasidish garb and the black stripes on our Taleisim come from the non-Jews?Minyan without a hat or daven be’ye’chidus with the hat?Should women wear hats for davening as well?
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Kashrus in home establishments | How do you know if you're really eating Kosher?
Kashrus in home establishments | How do you know if you're really eating Kosher?
Feb 9, 2023
1:46:07
If you make products at home and sell them, do you need a Hechsher?Why is it different than eating at someone else’s house that you don’t need a Hechsher?Is this Hechsher different than a Hechsher on a food establishment?How can you do spot checks in a person’s private home?There are hundreds of Hechsherim – How do you know what you really can rely on?What standards does a Kashrus need to have to really rely on them?
242
Is Kovea Ittim only for the wealthy and brilliant?
Is Kovea Ittim only for the wealthy and brilliant?
Feb 2, 2023
2:10:13
What gets people to stick with their learning after many years?What’s a valid reason to miss your Kevius?Does someone who gets paid for learning or teaching additionally need to be Kovea Ittim?Can the Kevius change over time, like when more children are born?What if a wife needs her husband during his learning?Do you need to lose business/clients as a result of your learning?Should you answer calls from clients or your boss during learning?
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Whom should you marry?
Whom should you marry?
Jan 27, 2023
1:33:13
How Makpid should we be on names in marriage (father in law and son in law with the same names etc)?Can younger siblings get married before older siblings?Marrying for money?How important is the family (if there’s a sibling off the derech etc)?Marrying into a family of Baalei Teshuvos?Health in the family what do you have to divulge?How should people be dating?What common mistakes are they making?How do you know if you are getting bad advice?
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Adoption in Halacha
Adoption in Halacha
Jan 19, 2023
1:31:37
Is there a mitzvah for a childless couple to adopt?Are you מקיים פריה ורביה with adoption?Is there an obligation of חיוב כיבוד אב ואם towards an adopted parent?Balancing obligations to the natural parents VS the adoptive parentsDoes an adopted child say Kaddish for his adopted parents?How is an adoptive child called up to the Torah?Adopting non-Jewish children VS Jewish childrenIs there an Issur Yichud with adoptive parents? Hugging & kissing?Do you have to reveal they are adopted?
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Does yeshiva prepare us for life-after-yeshiva? Should it?
Does yeshiva prepare us for life-after-yeshiva? Should it?
Jan 12, 2023
1:32:55
What preparation is necessary to leave yeshiva/kollel and start working?What skills do yeshiva graduates say would be helpful?What should a yeshiva consider as its goals and responsibilities towards it’s talmidim?How do you decide on an occupation?Should you study a trade or go straight into business?What are the primary challenges we need to be ready for nowadays?
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Women’s role in society - Has our Halachic attitude towards women shifted over the years?
Women’s role in society - Has our Halachic attitude towards women shifted over the years?
Jan 5, 2023
1:06:35
Making a Bas MitzvahWomen giving Shiurim and writing articles in Halacha and HashkafaWomen giving Hadracha and Paskening Shailos – Yoetzet HalachaWomen going to college and joining the workforceWomen’s Hatzalah
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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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Drug and alcohol use in our high schools – how big a problem is it? What can be done?
Drug and alcohol use in our high schools – how big a problem is it? What can be done?
Dec 22, 2022
2:26:13
Is there something halachically wrong with using drugs? Alcohol? Vaping?Can you tell on a classmate who is using drugs or alcohol?What are the trends of drug and alcohol use in our high schools?How are teenagers able to afford and access drugs?Are we better – or worse – than secular society?What can be done by parents and the schools?
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Chasunah Halachos & Minhagim in all Kehilos | Eight Chanukah Riddles - Win a Chanukah gift !!!!!!
Chasunah Halachos & Minhagim in all Kehilos | Eight Chanukah Riddles - Win a Chanukah gift !!!!!!
Dec 16, 2022
1:49:02
Marching down flower girls to the Chuppah – Is that a Jewish thing or is it חוקות הגוים?Standing up for the Chosson and Kallah when they walk down, is that a Jewish custom?Are you supposed to stand up during the recital of the Sheva Brochos?Walking down to the Chuppah – Should the parents walk down their child – or both fathers should walk down the Chosson, and both mothers the Kallah? What if they are divorced or one of the parents was Niftar?Are the Chosson and Kallah permitted to hold hands after the Chuppah?Should the Kallah come into the men’s side during the dancing?Does the Kallah have to wear a Sheitel by the Chasunah?The minhag by various Chasidim for the woman to shave her headMitzvah Tantz – What’s the Mitzvah? Or is it actually an Aveira?If there’s any conflict in Minhagim, whose Minhag is done the Chosson’s or the Kallah’s?
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Seudas Shabbos – Eating out by others who have different Kashrus standards than you | Kiruv – Who should you and who shouldn’t you invite to your home?
Seudas Shabbos – Eating out by others who have different Kashrus standards than you | Kiruv – Who should you and who shouldn’t you invite to your home?
Dec 9, 2022
1:48:22
Should you in invite guests/ Kiruv at your Shabbos Seudos or is at expense of your children’s Shabbos experience and your relationship with your children?If someone has different Kashrus standards than you can you eat in their house? What if they’ll be insulted if you don’t come?What type of a Chezkas Kashrus does a person need to eat by him? If you’re a bachur and someone you don’t know, in shul, invites you, what constitutes a Chezkas Kashrus?If you know your host is ‘modern’ for example he keeps Kashrus, Shabbos and Taharas Hamishpacha, can you eat there? What about if he tells you I bought the highest degree of kashrus for you, is he נאמן?