Daily Podcasts Video Research
Halacha Headlines headphones 3/22/25 – Shiur 506 – The Battle over the Character of Israel – supporting progressive values or supporting Torah. How to handle Reform Judaism’s attacks against Torah observance 17 Mar
The episode delves into the dynamics within the World Zionist Organization, examining the roles and differences between the Mizrachi and Eretz HaKodesh parti...
17 Mar
Halacha Headlines headphones 3/8/25 – Shiur 505 – Purim – Fascinating Sources for our Minhagim | Bringing Simcha into our lives – The stories behind "Bardak" and Suki & Ding 7 Mar
This episode of Halacha Headlines delves into the customs and sources of the joyous Jewish festival of Purim, exploring traditions such as Taanis Esther and ...
7 Mar
Halacha Headlines headphones 3/1/25 – Shiur 504 – Hamas’ (and Iran’s) depravity - when our enemies know no limits: Should We? Do we need to act morally when dealing with an immoral enemy? 27 Feb
This episode of Halacha Headlines with host Ari Wasserman delves into the moral considerations of how Israel and Jews should respond to the immoral actions o...
27 Feb
Halacha Headlines headphones 2/22/25 – Shiur 503 – “Recharging Ambition”: How We Can Inspire an Un-Motivated Generation 21 Feb
Discussion centers on motivating a seemingly apathetic generation within Jewish communities, focusing on developing personal responsibility and ambition. Key...
21 Feb
Halacha Headlines headphones 2/15/25 – Shiur 502 – Trump's disengagement plan for Gaza – Is Gaza Halachically part of Eretz Yisroel? 14 Feb
Discussing the question of whether Gaza is considered part of Eretz Yisrael, David Lichtenstein invites Rabbi Yissochor Dov Krakowski and Rabbi Ari Waxman to...
14 Feb
Halacha Headlines headphones 2/8/25 – Shiur 501 – Roommates – what are the major areas of conflict? Are there ways to resolve them? 6 Feb
Roommates often face conflicts over cleanliness, different kashrut standards, and ethical questions about shared spaces. Through halachic guidance and foster...
6 Feb
Halacha Headlines headphones 1/25/25 – Shiur 500 – “Every shul has one” – dealing with the person who disturbs everyone 30 Jan
This episode delves into challenges faced by synagogues when dealing with disruptive individuals during services, exploring both psychological and communal r...
30 Jan
Halacha Headlines headphones 1/25/25 – Shiur 499 – The Hostage Ransom – Negotiation or Capitulation? 24 Jan
The episode features discussions on the complex ethical and security implications of hostage ransom negotiations with groups like Hamas in Israel. Experts we...
24 Jan
Halacha Headlines headphones 1/18/25 – Shiur 498 – Should each community have a “Rebbetzin” to teach, advise and inspire the women? 16 Jan
The podcast discusses the role and impact of Rebbetzins and women's learning programs in Jewish communities, highlighting differences in approach across vari...
16 Jan
Halacha Headlines headphones 1/11/25 – Shiur 497 – "Gentle Parenting” is in, discipline is out - Should parents discipline their children, or is that only for prior generations? 10 Jan
The episode explores the shift towards gentle parenting and its impact compared to traditional disciplinary methods. Experts discuss the balance between disc...
10 Jan
Halacha Headlines headphones 1/4/25 – Shiur 496 – The Halachos of Heter Meah Rabbanim – An Agunah for over a decade – Hear both sides of the story 2 Jan
The episode delves into the complexities and controversies surrounding the Heter Meah Rabbanim, particularly focusing on a contentious case where a husband w...
2 Jan
Halacha Headlines headphones 12/28/24 – Shiur 495 – How should we behave in Galus? Should we try to blend in and keep a low profile? 26 Dec 2024
The episode examines how Jews should navigate their identity and visibility while living in predominantly non-Jewish societies, especially in light of antise...
26 Dec 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 12/21/24 – Shiur 494 – How to not lose our children – and ourselves – to peer pressure 20 Dec 2024
Ari Wasserman hosts a discussion on how to help children resist peer pressure, featuring insights from Rabbi Yaakov Neuberger, Rabbi Yisroel and Mrs. Elishev...
20 Dec 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 12/14/24 – Shiur 493 – What it Takes to release an Agunah | Presidential Pardon – Pardons in Halacha – The Torah approach to pardons 12 Dec 2024
The episode delves into the challenges and legal intricacies of releasing an Agunah, featuring fascinating cases from Jewish law and biblical narratives abou...
12 Dec 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 12/7/24 – Shiur 492 – The new initiative to draft Chareidim into the army. Should Yeshiva boys draft into the all-Charedi “Chashmonaim” Brigade? 5 Dec 2024
The episode discusses the controversial topic of drafting Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jews into the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), exploring religious, societal, ...
5 Dec 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 11/23/24 – Shiur 491 – Do we need to give when collectors ask for Tzedakah? What if it’s during davening, or a solicitation via mail or email? 29 Nov 2024
The episode delves into the complex questions surrounding the responsibility of giving tzedakah, or charity, especially when confronted by potentially inauth...
29 Nov 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 11/23/24 – Shiur 490 – Can a Rav ever be Meikil on an עבירה to prevent a more serious עבירה? 22 Nov 2024
Exploring the permissibility of leniency in Jewish law, this episode delves into whether it is ever acceptable for a rabbi to allow a minor infraction to pre...
22 Nov 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 11/16/24 – Shiur 489 – How long should you date before getting engaged? How long does it take to get to know the other person? 15 Nov 2024
This episode features discussions on the appropriate length of dating before engagement in Jewish communities, evaluating both traditional practices and cont...
15 Nov 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 11/9/24 – Shiur 488 – Tattoos in Halacha: Is microblading permitted? | The Real Deal – avoiding legal trouble 8 Nov 2024
Microblading and its permissibility under Jewish law are explored, with contributions from various experts addressing whether the semi-permanent cosmetic pro...
8 Nov 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 11/2/24 – Shiur 487 – Should Rabbanim be teaching girls and women? 29 Oct 2024
Experts discuss the complex topic of male rabbinic figures teaching female students, examining religious, social, and ethical considerations. They address th...
29 Oct 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 10/12/24 – Shiur 486 – What’s the role of a shul Rav during the Yomim Tovim? What are the most common and unusual questions being asked to our Rabbanim? 10 Oct 2024
Rabbis from various communities discuss the distinct roles and responsibilities of a shul Rav during the Yomim Tovim, focusing on the common and unique quest...
10 Oct 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 9/28/24 – Shiur 485 – Are you allowed to take a shower on Yom Tov? | Are you allowed to give a donut to an obese person, and other fascinating shailos | Combating domestic abuse in our community 27 Sep 2024
The episode explores the nuanced halachic issues of whether showering is permissible on Yom Tov, the ethics of giving unhealthy food to individuals at risk, ...
27 Sep 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 9/21/24 – Shiur 484 – Ayin Hara – is it a real thing? Should we be concerned? How does it relate to Rosh Hashana and Tashlich? 19 Sep 2024
Ayin Hara, or the Evil Eye, is discussed in Jewish texts and has implications for Jewish practices, but views on its impact and ways to combat it vary. Guest...
19 Sep 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 9/14/24 – Shiur 483 – Do women have a Yeitzer Hara? Does Shmiras Einayim also apply to girls and women? Or, is it only a male problem? 13 Sep 2024
The episode explores whether the concept of 'Shemiras Einayim' (guarding one's eyes) applies to women as it does to men and delves into varying perspectives ...
13 Sep 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 9/7/24 – Shiur 482 – Aliyah L’har Habayis – An Aliya or a Yeridah? | El Al price gouging 6 Sep 2024
This episode explores the Jewish legal and ethical implications of visiting the Har Habayis, with contrasting perspectives from Rabbi Shlomo Aviner and Rabbi...
6 Sep 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 8/24/24 – Shiur 481 –Ozempic and weight loss injections – wonder drugs or a failure of our generation? 29 Aug 2024
In this episode of Halacha Headlines, the discussion revolves around the implications of using medications like Ozempic for weight loss from halachic, medica...
29 Aug 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 8/24/24 – Shiur 480 – Is therapy good or bad? Has the mental health industry lost its mind? 22 Aug 2024
This episode explores the complex role of therapy in addressing mental health within the Jewish community, weighing its benefits and potential pitfalls. Expe...
22 Aug 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 8/17/24 – Shiur 479 – Real Estate Syndications: Quick easy buck or risky pot luck 16 Aug 2024
The episode discusses the responsibilities of real estate syndicators and the risks faced by investors due to high-reliance on syndicators' promises. Experts...
16 Aug 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 8/10/24 – Shiur 478 – Extremism – What causes Chareidi extremism? Is it a bad thing? What about Hilltop Youth extremism against Arabs? 9 Aug 2024
The episode discusses the complexities and causes of extremism within various Jewish communities, including Charedi and Hilltop Youths, examining both histor...
9 Aug 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 8/3/24 – Shiur 477 – Teaching our children about the dangers of camp (and life) | Lacetop Sheitels | Voting in Halacha 1 Aug 2024
In Shiur 477, Rabbi Moshe Aharon Kahane and Rabbi Yaakov Ephraim Forcheimer discuss the importance of teaching children about the dangers of camp and life, d...
1 Aug 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 7/27/24 – Shiur 476 – What should we think about – and what should we teach our children about – non-Jews and the non-Jewish world? 26 Jul 2024
This discussion delves into the complexities of teaching Jewish children about the non-Jewish world, weighing the necessity of maintaining a distinct Jewish ...
26 Jul 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 7/20/24 – Shiur 475 – Assassinations and Targeted Killings in Halacha – Donald Trump, Mohammad Deif, etc. 19 Jul 2024
The Halacha Headlines episode discusses the permissibility and ethical considerations of targeted killings in Jewish law, particularly during times of confli...
19 Jul 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 7/13/24 – Shiur 474 – Halacha: Can an aging forgetful leader be replaced? | Should you allow your daughter to go out with a boy who smokes or vapes? 12 Jul 2024
The podcast explores two central themes: the ethical and halachic questions surrounding smoking, especially for those seeking marriage prospects, and the cha...
12 Jul 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 7/6/24 – Shiur 473 – Supporting a son or son-in-law in learning – is it a good investment? 4 Jul 2024
The episode delves into the complexities and halachic perspectives on supporting a son or son-in-law in learning Torah, exploring whether it's considered a g...
4 Jul 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 6/29/24 – Shiur 472 – What Happens to Kids When Parents Fight 28 Jun 2024
Exploring the impact of parental conflict on children, this episode delves into how ongoing parental tension can deeply affect a child's sense of security an...
28 Jun 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 6/22/24 – Shiur 471 – Electricity on Shabbos - Are you really keeping Shabbos? | Is there a difference between a Ben Torah and an Orthodox Jew? 21 Jun 2024
This engaging episode examines the complex halachic issues surrounding the use of electricity on Shabbat, including electronic water meters and security syst...
21 Jun 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 6/8/24 – Shiur 469 – Learning Torah when it’s nearly impossible 7 Jun 2024
The episode discusses the challenges of maintaining quality and consistent Torah study amidst life's distractions, including career demands, family obligatio...
7 Jun 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 6/1/24 – Shiur 469 – Shemiras Einayim – Halachos, Chizzuk and Stories: the Vayimaen phenomenon 31 May 2024
The episode examines the growing movement for Shemiras Einayim, a practice of guarding one's eyes from improper sights, highlighting the Vayimayin initiative...
31 May 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 5/25/24 – Shiur 468 – Dealing with the In-Laws 24 May 2024
Exploring the complex dynamics between in-laws and married couples, this episode addresses the halachic, emotional, and psychological aspects of establishing...
24 May 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 5/18/24 – Shiur 467 – Un-Lavish Living – why are we embarrassed to live below our means? 17 May 2024
Un-Lavish Living examines the cultural and psychological pressures that drive people to live beyond their means, impacting not only their financial well-bein...
17 May 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 5/11/24 – Shiur 466 – Neurolinks and Shabbos, Alexa and Shabbos, Electronics and Shabbos 10 May 2024
The episode explores the halachic implications of using advanced technologies like Neuralink, Fitbits, and voice-activated electronics on Shabbos. The discus...
10 May 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 4/20/24 – Shiur 465 – Achdus - does “Achdus” mean I am supposed to embrace Jews I really don’t agree with? 18 Apr 2024
Rabbi Ari Wasserman engages prominent rabbis like Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz and Rabbi Moshe Hauer in a multifaceted discussion on Jewish unity (achdus), ...
18 Apr 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 4/13/24 – Shiur 464 – Pesach – Great Divrei Torah for your Seder and beyond. Plus, lessons for today from Lavan’s attempt to destroy K’lal Yisroel 12 Apr 2024
In this episode of "Halacha Headlines," various rabbis and educators offer insights on Pesach practices, focusing on the significance of tradition and memory...
12 Apr 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 4/6/24 – Shiur 463 – Revisiting Bachurim in the IDF: Is Shevet Levi Patur from Milchemes Mitzvah? Are all Bochurim Shevet Levi? 5 Apr 2024
The episode discusses whether Torah study alone can protect Israel and whether all religious students should serve in the army, with guests exploring the bal...
5 Apr 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 3/30/24 – Shiur 462 – What are our “Yeshiva bochers” struggling with nowadays? 29 Mar 2024
In Shiur 462, the discussion revolves around the challenges facing Yeshiva bochers today, contrasting them with girls' challenges and examining the impact of...
29 Mar 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 3/23/24 – Shiur 461 – Everyone should be a shadchan – how to set up a shidduch 22 Mar 2024
The Shiur titled "Everyone should be a shadchan – how to set up a shidduch" discusses whether everyone should be involved in setting up shidduchim and the ch...
22 Mar 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 3/16/24 – Shiur 460 – זכרון לנצח – Preserving the memory of Fallen Soldiers Through Posthumous Retrieval of זרע for Procreation 15 Mar 2024
The discussion in Shiur 460 revolves around the question of whether it is permitted, forbidden, or a Mitzvah to preserve the memory of fallen soldiers throug...
15 Mar 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 3/9/24 – Shiur 459 – The Haredi Dilemma in Military Conscription | Scaling Tradition: Reevaluating the Chazon Ish's Conscription Exemption | Study Time Required for והגית בו יומם ולילה 8 Mar 2024
The discussion explores the challenges and dilemmas faced by Haredi individuals regarding military conscription, particularly focusing on the possibility of ...
8 Mar 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 3/2/24 – Shiur 458 – Frum on the outside and empty on the inside - why are some of our best girls struggling with Yiddishkite? 29 Feb 2024
In Shiur 458, the discussion focuses on the challenges faced by young Jewish girls in maintaining their religious observance despite appearing observant outw...
29 Feb 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 2/24/24 – Shiur 457 – Avoiding the #1 reason for divorce - how to stay connected with your spouse and not drift apart 23 Feb 2024
In Shiur 457, the discussion focuses on avoiding the main reason for divorce by maintaining connection with one's spouse throughout the course of a marriage....
23 Feb 2024