Halacha Headlines

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 Makin...

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

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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 wit...

• 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 ...

Does a person smuggling in drugs have a Din of a Rodef? Should you report someone who's trying to sell drugs in the community? Should you report someone giving out alcohol irresponsibly? 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 (Chidu) Weiss  – Satmar Dayan of Antwerp – 29:56 with Rabbi Moshe T...

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?

What are the primary risks and the necessary gedarim? May a Rabbi teach Torah to women or girls? What about one-on-one? How should one handle a situation where women attending a class are not dressed modestly? What can be done about predators who exploit those they are being mekareiv?

Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on th...

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 ha...

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 an...

• Why does bullying happen, and who is most at risk?
• How should victims respond, and what are the best ways for families, teachers, and community leaders to intervene?
• How should the bullies themselves be dealt with?
• What practical strategies can we employ to prevent abuse and foster respect?

Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges an...

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 – Dayan for over 50 years, Formerly Magid Shiur in Belzer Yeshivah,  Editor of Otzar HaPoskim,  M...