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Halachic Debates of Current Events
What does it mean to be “ready” for marriage? What’s currently taught to chassanim and kallos – and what’s still missing? Are too many singl...
Find out from farmers what percent of grain in circulation is Chodosh How to practically keep Yoshon Can we rely on a dream of the Baal Shem...
Are there halachic caps or guidelines on salaries and benefits? Does nepotism ever become a legal or halachic problem? What constitutes "rea...
Why do we rely on leniency these day when the Heter was due to שעת הדחק and we don't have a shortage of food? If the Heter is based on Safek...
How has the role of being a Rav changed due to the war? What should a shul’s policy be when a siren goes off during davening? How are people...
Do we also receive a Neshamah Yeseirah on Yom Tov? Does it have any effect on our capacity to eat? Is there any medical or scientific basis...
What makes gambling so alluring, and how widespread is it? To what extent is gambling linked to following professional sports? What strategi...
Does collateral damage in war have a limit – can you destroy a missile base that will kill many civilians in the town nearby. Can you hit a...
Can a family member who is less qualified be hired before a more qualified candidate? Must admissions be based on merit? When is nepotism al...
Is failure to disclose a significant personality disorder considered a mekach ta’us in marriage? Are there halachos guiding how to treat one...
What’s the best path for serving Hashem in our generation? Does it have to be one or the other? Can it be a combination? Host: Rabbi Efrem G...
Can a woman receive semicha and give halachic guidance? Does the historical precedent against it prohibit change? Does is violate our Mesora...
How does coming to Israel for yeshiva and seminary affect a student’s mental health? When do difficult emotional feelings cross the line fro...
Do you need a human mind for Psak? Do you need Shimush? Do you need human emotion for Psak? Can a computer be called שופט שבימיך? And much m...
What practical strategies can help us reduce phone usage and establish healthy boundaries? Does someone need to stop usage fully or can part...
Can a cellphone be used in shul for non-tefillah purposes? Does mindless scrolling on a phone constitute an issur of bitul zman? Is it prefe...
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 leader...
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 Yaa...
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 Wa...
What draws men to these gatherings? How do they impact the home — especially when alcohol is involved? What is the halachic basis for tastin...