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With everything happening in the world today, it’s safe to say the we as frum jews have a lot of questions on how to correctly deal with these situations that come up in and day out. Halacha Headlines Podcast features a weekly topic drawn from current events and matzavs, and with a panel of Rabbanim, discusses the best way we- as a klal, can approach contemporary society. Some topics include Hafganos and racism, shidduchim and dating in the era of corona, mesira, vacations, life insurance, buying and selling stocks, police and police enforcement, the Israel UAE accord- all explored from halachic and hashkafic perspectives. Halacha Headlines has given thousands the koach to approach modern situations more educated on the halachic implications.
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- 6 days ago58 min
11/7/26 – Shiur 582 – SELF DRIVING CARS ON SHABBOS?!
NO DRIVER. NO MELACHA. NO PROBLEM?! Is the driverless car the ultimate Shabbos loophole — or a blatant חילול שבת? When technology takes the wheel, does Halacha hit the brakes? with Rabbi Rabbi Yisroel Krengel – Tzomet Institue – 21:20 with Rabbi Benjamin Yasgur – Rov, Century Village Boca Raton, Florida – 39:32 מראי מקומות
- 2 weeks ago1h 37m
10/31/26 – Shiur 581 – Drunk in Yerushalayim: Who’s Responsible for the Yeshiva Drinking Crisis?
How did lavish Simchas Beis HaShoeva celebrations turn into drinking parties with out-of-control buchurim - and who is responsible for what happens? Are wealthy “gevirim” fueling a dangerous drinking culture in our community? Are they violating Lo Sa'amod al Dam Re'echa? Why are some Roshei Yeshiva unwilling to confront the problem? Is “Boys will be boys” an acceptable response? Why is alcohol such a serious problem among Orthodox teenagers and bochurim? Host: Ari Wasserman with Rabbi Chaim Aryeh Zev Ginzberg – Rav of the Chofetz Chaim Torah Center, Cedarhurst NY – 10:00 with Eliezer – Resident of Yerushalayim – 40:30 with Rabbi Dovid Kaplan – Mashgiach Ruchani, Yeshivas Beis Yisrael and Senior Lecturer, Ohr Somayach – 46:03 with Dr. Rivka Press Schwartz – Associate Principal of SAR High School and Director of Research at Machon Siach – 1:03:17 Conclusions and Takeaways – 1:30:19 מראי מקומות
- 3 weeks ago1h 30m
10/24/26 – Shiur 580 – Drunk in Yerushalayim: What went wrong at the lavish Simchas Beis Hashoeva celebrations? What’s to be done with the Yeshiva drinking culture?
Is drinking among American yeshiva bochurim learning in Israel getting worse? Why has drunkenness become part of Simchas Beis Hashoeva celebrations? Who is responsible - yeshivos, parents, the bochurim themselves, or the Gevirim throwing the parties? What can be done to change the yeshiva drinking culture? Host: Ari Wasserman with Rabbi Rafael Kleinman – educator and resident of Yerushalayim – 7:38 with Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz – posek, Rav and Senior Lecturer at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach – 17:31 with Rabbi Dr. Ethan Eisen – Licensed clinical psychologist in Israel and the U.S. – 41:56 Conclusions and Takeaways – 1:19:27 מראי מקומות
- 3 weeks ago1h 46m
10/17/26 – Shiur 579 – What’s the right age to date and get married?
Why does the Mishnah say בן שמונה עשרה לחופה? Is 18 an ideal age or a requirement? How do we reconcile the different ages for marriage mentioned by Chazal and the Poskim? What should a young man have in place before getting married - Torah learning, parnassah, and emotional maturity? Are the considerations for girls different from those for boys? Host: Ari Wasserman with Rabbi Yitzchok Silber – Posek, Rav at the Mir Yeshiva, author, and expert on shidduchim and Shalom Bayis – 5:20 with Yehuda Geberer – historian specializing in Jewish history and the history of Jewish communities – 39:04 with Mrs. Chana Levitan – couples’ therapist, lecturer, and author with over 30 years of experience – 1:01:06 with Dr. Yaakov Freedman – psychiatrist specializing in mental health and the Orthodox Jewish community – 1:29:31 Conclusions and Takeaways – 1:40:20 מראי מקומות
- Oct 8, 20261h 5m
10/10/26 – Shiur 578 – ASSISTED SUICIDE IS NOW LEGAL IN NY!!
How does this affect the frum community? Are there important points for us to watch out for? Is it ever permitted? The Torah's view on DNR and much more.... with Rabbi Asher Millman – Rav of Khal Shaarei Avraham in Passaic NJ, Rabbinic Advisor for Hatzolah of Passaic-Clifton, Rav on Chayim Aruchim – 9:53 with Rabbi Yehuda Leib Weiner – Senior Rabbi Cedars Sinai Medical Center LA, Rov of Knesses Yisrael – 32:52 with Harav Dovid Feintein ZT"L – Rosh Yeshivah of MTJ, Renowned Poseik, Son of the RASHKABAHAG Reb Moshe ZT"L – 57:45 מראי מקומות
- Sep 22, 20261h 13m
9/26/26 – Shiur 577 – How to not get ripped off when making investments
Private investment or stock market – what’s the difference, and what are you really risking? How much due diligence should you do before investing your money? What are the red flags that should make you walk away from an investment? If the investment goes bad, who is responsible – you or the people who sold it to you? Host: Ari Wasserman with Rabbi Yonah Reiss – Av Beis Din of the CRC – 11:43 with Rabbi Daniel Rapp – Dayan at the Beis Din of America, Maggid Shiur at RIETS – 41:08 with Michael Eisenberg – General Partner at Aleph venture capital fund – 50:51 Conclusions and Takeaways – 1:06:10 מראי מקומות
- Sep 11, 20261h 27m
9/12/26 – Shiur 576 – Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Special: Making 5787 Your Best Year Yet
What’s your favorite Devar Torah for the Yamim Noraim? Why do our Kabbalos so often fade – and what actually makes them last? How can we turn the inspiration of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur into real, lasting change? What’s one small thing we can do this year that could make a big difference? with Rabbi Binyomin Wolff – Mora De'asra of Yad Avraham Shul, Yerushalayim – 10:10 with Mrs. Michal Horowitz – lecturer and teacher – 19:22 with Rabbi Isaac Rice – Mora De'asra of Congregation Anshei Chesed, Hewlitt NY – 27:01 with Rebbetzin Slovie Jungreis Wolff – teacher, author and lecturer – 37:22 with Rabbi Michoel Frank – Rav, Ohr HaTorah, Silver Spring, Maryland – 43:41 with Mrs. Chani Juravel, LCSW – Author, lecturer and therapist – 55:51 with Rabbi Dovid Ostroff – Posek and teacher at many seminaries in Yerushalayim – 1:06:48 with Rabbi Shaul Felman – Maggid Shiur at Nevi Tzion Yeshiva – 1:15:26 Conclusions and Takeaways – 1:25:57
- Sep 4, 20261h 34m
9/5/26 – Shiur 575 – ELECTIONS IN ISRAEL – CHAREIDIM AND THE DRAFT | TZEDAKA QUESTIONS | MUSICAL SELICHOS
Collectors during davening - must give, can give or shouldn't give? Are you מקיים a Mitzvah? Are you obligated to give Tzedaka for someone who's collecting to buy their children an apartment? Are musical Selichos prohibited or on the contrary should they be encouraged? with Rabbi Aharon Sorscher – Rov of Yeshivah community in Waterbury – 11:08 ELECTIONS IN ISRAEL! CHAREIDIM AND THE DRAFT! WHAT’S BEST WAY FORWARD? HEAR THEIR STRATEGIES with Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer – Rov and Dayan in Yerushalayim, Rabbinical chairman of Hatzibbur Hareidi – 42:00 with Rabbi Yitzchak Pindrus – MK for United Torah Judaism – 1:05:34 מראי מקומות
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With everything happening in the world today, it’s safe to say the we as frum jews have a lot of questions on how to correctly deal with these situations that come up in and day out. Halacha Headlines Podcast features a weekly topic drawn from current events and matzavs, and with a panel of Rabbanim, discusses the best way we- as a klal, can approach contemporary society. Some topics include Hafganos and racism, shidduchim and dating in the era of corona, mesira, vacations, life insurance, buying and selling stocks, police and police enforcement, the Israel UAE accord- all explored from halachic and hashkafic perspectives. Halacha Headlines has given thousands the koach to approach modern situations more educated on the halachic implications.
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