Halacha Headlines

Gedolim and Jewish Leaders 27.07.2019 1:59:37 ↓

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”

Pets in Halacha and Hashkafah 20.07.2019 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

Ethiopian Jews’ Protests Challenge Racism in Israel 13.07.2019 1:45:57 ↓

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

Sports in Halacha 06.07.2019 2:11:30 ↓

Playing  contact sports, going to games, following and cheering pro teams, idolizing sports heroes, Moshav Leitzim, and many other Halachos regarding sports

Rabbis’ Sons Syndrome: Chessed and Kiruv at what cost? 26.06.2019 1:47:42 ↓

In Halacha and Hashkafah

Global warming & environmental issues. What are our halachic requirements if any? 22.06.2019 1:29:34 ↓

What are our halachic requirements, if any?

Challenges faced by women in the workplace 15.06.2019 2:16:11 ↓

Nivul Peh, social events, unwanted touching and conversation, and many other challenges discussed

Extremist groups and extreme Chumros in Halacha, Hashkafa and historically 01.06.2019 1:47:39 ↓

Extremist groups and extreme Chumros in Halacha, Hashkafa and historically

Extremism and Fringe Groups Part 1 25.05.2019 1:56:01 ↓

Effects on our image, Chinuch and Kiruv, Dangers and benefits of extremism and much more 

Training and Arming our Shuls in Halacha and Hashkafah 18.05.2019 1:40:18 ↓

Muktzah, Hotza’ah, Women, Kovod Beis Haknesses, Correct to arm our communities, does it help? Amazing story from Rabbi of Poway Chabad  

Kibbud Av in Halacha 11.05.2019 2:17:42 ↓

Moving away from parents to Eretz Yisroel, When a child is Frummer, Chiyuvim of child to parent, and much more…

Fundraising and Giving Tzedaka in Halacha 04.05.2019 1:55:40 ↓

Tzedakah overhead, Fundraiser percentages, Flying business class, Giving publically, Tzedakah endowments, Who owns a Tzedakah, and much more…

Whiskey and other contemporary Chometz She’avar Alav HaPesach issues you must know 20.04.2019 1:53:44 ↓

Whiskey and other contemporary Chometz She’avar Alav HaPesach issues you must know

Genetics in Halacha; can we determine who is a Jew? Resolve mamzer cases? Be used in Beis Din?… 13.04.2019 2:15:59 ↓

Genetics in Halacha; can we determine who is a Jew? Resolve mamzer cases? Be used in Beis Din?…

Pesach Shiur 06.04.2019 1:49:08 ↓

Should you go to a hotel? What should your concerns be before you go? Is Quinoa kitniyos? The beer controversy resolved

Obesity in the Frum World, The Rambams diet vs. the Atkins diet, Health, exercise & nutrition in Halacha 30.03.2019 1:51:27 ↓

A fascinating conversation with the Mashbak of Rav Shach regarding his Hanhagos and care for health: what made Rav Shach quit smoking? Also, where does the Rambam recommend playing Ball?

Women: Should they learn? If yes, what should they learn? How to stay connected 23.03.2019 2:17:04 ↓

How frum women should survive the non Jewish workplace Women’s Role Place of Women in Judaism – Chassidish Mehalech

Credit card miles and points: Swiping for rewards, buying and selling miles, is it Assur and a Chillul Hashem or a great way for a side Parnassah? 16.03.2019 1:55:23 ↓

Dealing with the possible Ribbis concerns, legalities, and dangers

Kiruv Rechokim in a Politically Correct World: How to do Kiruv today in Halacha and Hashkafah 02.03.2019 1:50:39 ↓

First English interview with the chief rabbi What to learn with someone taking their first steps in Judaism? What’s more important to learn -Tefillah or Torah (in a day school that can’t accommodate both)? Could we edit what we teach?

Dealing with children with disabilities in Halacha and Hashkafah 23.02.2019 1:50:41 ↓

Keeping babies with Down syndrome or institutionalizing, Having babies after the age of 40, Abortion, Getting married and other questions

Marrying for money in Halacha and Hashkafah, and Preparing for a successful marriage 16.02.2019 1:56:32 ↓

Marrying for money in Halacha and Hashkafah, and Preparing for a successful marriage

Contemporary Bishul Akum and Yoreh Deah questions 09.02.2019 2:21:39 ↓

Highlights of the Agudah Yarchei Kallah Is Starbucks a bishul akum issue? Microwaves? and much more…

Leaving Kollel: When is the right time? 02.02.2019 2:10:49 ↓

Dealing with the transition: The Torah Hashkafah