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 Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job

with Dr. Gavriel Fagin – Director of Tikunim Counseling Services – 14:49
with Rabbi...

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

מראי מקומות 

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
with Rabbi Dovid Genish – Rav of Kehillat Meam Loez, Ramat Beit Shemesh – 10:36
with Rabbi Tzvi Ortner – Rav of Linas Hatzedek in Boro Park, Director of Halacha and Technology for the OU – 59:43<...

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 challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job

with Rabbi Chaim Aryeh Zev Ginzberg – Rav of the Chofetz Chaim Torah Center, Cedarhurst NY  – 13:11
with Rabbi Isaac Rice – Mora De’asra of C...

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 Taub – Rov of Young Israel of Holliswood, Rabbinic Editor of Ami – 52:28
with Tzvi Gluck – Founder of Amudim – 1:06:17

מראי מקומות 

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?

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

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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 the Job

With Rabbi Larry Rothwachs, LCSW – Rabbi of Congregation Beth Aaron, Teaneck, NJ – 9:19
With Rabbi Daniel Travis – Rosh Koll...

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 harm? Can tefillah alone replace defensive capability?
If the IDF ceased to exist tomorrow, what do you realistically foresee happening to...

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 and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job

with Rabbi Aryeh Lebow...

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 and Halachic Q & A on the Job

Guests:

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,  Mechaber Seforim:  Habori Vehashemoh;  Kol Boi on Eiruvin;  Milim shel Halacha - A dictionary of Halachic Words and more – 1:03:39 

מראי מקומ

Risks, Concerns, and Practical Solutions

What’s the proper way to interact with male colleagues?
How should a frum woman dress in the workplace?
How do Heimish workplaces compare to secular ones?
How should a woman respond to uncomfortable moments – like a handshake or a hug?
Should she attend office events, parties, and social gatherings?

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 Mordechai Torczyner – Moreh D’asra of Congregat...

What are the risks and halachic concerns of a mixed gender workplace?
Should conversations be limited to only what’s necessary for work?
Can first names be used?
What if a woman extends her hand to shake hands with a man?
How can couples protect their shalom bayis when one spouse works in a mixed environment?

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

Rabbi Moshe Hauer ZT”L
with Rabbi Dr. Josh Jo...

Most religions teach that only insiders make it to heaven - what does Judaism really say about the eternal fate of righteous non-Jews? 
Can someone like Charlie Kirk merit Gan Eden? 
How do we balance admiration for non-Jews with the Torah’s command of Lo Sechaneim?

with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg – Rabbi of Boca Raton Synagogue, Founder Yeshivah of South Florida – 13:53
with Rabbi Moshe Taub – Rabbi Young Israel of Holliswood, Rabbinical editor of AMI magazine – 27:49

מראי מקומות 

What’s your favorite Devar Torah for the Yamim Noraim?
How can we make our Kabbalos last – and what really works?
What’s the most powerful lesson you’ve learned this past year?
What do you hope to carry forward into the year ahead?

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 Rebbetzin Slovie Jungreis Wolff – teacher, author and lecturer – 11:03
with Rabbi Michoel Frank – Rav, Ohr HaTorah, Silver Spring, Maryland – 18:50
with Rabbi Dovid Ostroff – p...

When does chazanus cross into tircha d’tzibburah?
Can a chazan use popular tunes, repeat words, or sing with a choir?
Should a professional chazan be hired for the Yamim Noraim, or is simplicity preferred?
Is chazanus an ideal form of avodas Hashem — or is it frowned upon?
What are the qualifications required of a Yamim Noraim chazan?

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 Isaac Rice – Mora De'asra of Congrega...

The Torah's obligation to hold oneself higher in business
Kiddush Hashem in the workplace
Can you make money without cutting corners? Is there a concept of not doing Mitzvos in public that will cause non jews to ridicule us?
And Much more......
with Rabbi Naftoli Horowitz – Managing Director at J.P. Morgan and acclaimed author and Lecturer – 15:10
with Rabbi Daniel Feldman – Rov, Ohr Saadya Teaneck – 37:18
with Rabbi Mordechai Farkash – Chabad Seattle – 50:18
with Rabbi Yossi Gordon – CEO of Chabad on Campus International – 1:08:53

מראי מקומות 

What level of proof is required before sounding the alarm?
When risks are identified, should they be broadcast widely, or kept within a limited circle?
What happens when victims are silenced, ignored, or when abuse is covered up?
How can we, as a community, ensure that abuse is never minimized or swept under the rug?
What role do journalists, news outlets, and podcasts play in exposing the truth and safeguarding the public?

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

Rabbi Berel Wein ZT”L – never published interview – educating our youth who don’t want to listen
with Rabbi Wein – Renowned Rov, Author and Lecturer – 16:03

When is it prohibited to interfere with someone else’s pending transaction? (“Ani Hamehapech B’chararah”)

When is it prohibited to capitalize on someone else’s groundwork? (“Ani Hamenakef”)

Beis Din in Action:
• Outbidding someone for an apartment
• Poaching a long-term client
• Takin...

Can you own intellectual property?
Can it be stolen if it's not tangible and there's no act of theft?
Do you have to pay for enjoyment?
Dina D'Malcusa Dina
Aveida M'Daas
And much more.....

with Rabbi Yosef Dovid Josilowsky – Dayan, Beis HaVaad – 13:10
with Rabbi Chaim Jachter – Rav of Sha’arei Orah in Teaneck, Dayan on the Elizabeth Beis Din – 35:40

מראי מקומות 

What are the minimum requirements of Tznius when it comes to women’s dress?
Are the reactions by girls/women when taught Hilchos Tznius any different than for Hilchos Shabbos and the like?
What specific things are more difficult for certain women to be responsive to?

How should Hilchos Tznius be taught so that it will be accepted?
Can up to a Tefach be shown? Long skirts worn? Denim clothing? Slits in skirts?
Should shul Rabbanim speak up against the lack of modest dress and prohibited interactions between the genders?

Host: Ar...

Do any contemporary Poskim permit smoking?
Is vaping halachically better than smoking?
What’s the argument that smoking is permitted? 
What are the risks of second-hand smoking and vaping?
If someone already smokes, do they need to quit?
How far must a smoker distance himself from others?

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 Yehuda Spitz – prolific author and Rosh Chaburah of the Ohr Lagolah Halacha Kollel, Ohr Somayach in Ere...

Is it permissible according to Halacha to establish communal guidelines or enactments that restrict the sale or purchase of homes within a defined radius of the community?
May a Jew purchase property in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood with the intent to rent it out to non-Jews?
Does it matter what type of tenants are placed in the property—for example, individuals of questionable character, multiple families, or undocumented immigrants?
If such tenants are likely to negatively impact the spiritual atmosphere of the neighborhood, is that a legitimate halachic concern that should be weighed?
Can one in...

Can a second business open up next to another and compete?
What if the second business will hurt or destroy the first business?
What does a Beis Din do when potential Hasagas Gevul issues come before it?
How does Hasagas Gevul apply in our modern, large cities nowadays?
Is the prohibition of Hasagas Gevul only on the new competitor, or also on those who purchase from him?

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
Duration: 01:33:29

The Shitos in the Rishonim
The Baal Shem Tov and the Gra's Shita
If you hold like the Rambam and the Ramban's Shita are you an Apikorus according to the Gra and Baal Shem Tov
Is Hashem busy with the animal kimgdom?
Can you do something to someone if it wasn't preordained? 
Why do bad things happen in the world?
What's the point of Hishtadlus if everything is preordained?
What does Hester Panim mean? 

with Rabbi Elyada Goldvicht – Rov in Raanana, Rosh Yeshiva of Semichas Chaver – 11:57
with Rabbi DovBer Pinson...

Can you visit Israel during a war due to the danger?
How do hospitals deal with patients during missile alerts?
Is there an obligation to go to a bomb shelter while you are learning Torah?
Is it permitted to travel to and from Israel via Egypt, Jordan or Cyprus when Ben Gurion Airport is closed?
Can someone in Yerushalayim travel to Bnei Brak or Tel Aviv where it’s more dangerous?

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

Is it prohibited to go to Minyan when the “Home Front Command” and Chief Rabbis say not to go?
Can you carry a phone on Shabbos to hear the warnings of incoming missiles?
Can you leave on the news (radio, TV, Internet) on Shabbos to hear what’s going on?
Should we say Hamapil before sleep, since we may need to immediately head to the bomb shelter?
Do you need to wash Netilas Yadayim before heading to a bomb shelter in the middle of the night?
Does the IDF need to be concerned that the bo...

Why is wine touched by a non-Jew prohibited? Does this prohibition apply to a non-Jew who’s not an idol worshipper?
Is this extended to a nonreligious Jew who doesn’t keep Shabbos?
What is the status of someone who desecrates Shabbos but goes to shul or makes Kiddush?
What is the law of someone who’s embarrassed to desecrate Shabbos in front of a prominent person?
Do you need witnesses to testify in front of Beis Din to deem someone a Mechalel Shabbos?
Are you allowed to give non-religious Jews wine for them to dri...

Is using psychedelic drugs to get close to Hashem a Mitzvah or Aveira?
What about for therapeutic and recreational purposes?
How do psychedelics affect people and what are the side effects?
Are people in the frum world really using these drugs and, if so, how broadly?
How should we think about Rabbanim who use - and advise others to use – psychedelics?

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

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Should a boy consult with his friends, like his roommate or chavrusa, if they think he should date a given girl?
Is there a problem discussing the attractiveness of a potential Shidduch with friends?
Have promising Shidduchim been ruined by what friends have said?
Should parents be involved in the Shidduch process? And, what if the child does not want his/her parents involved?

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

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Can we trust the wife she did zayin nekiiim and went to the mikvah? 
Can we trust their kashrus if they say things are kosher or they didn’t make the utensiks treif?
Does their food have a din of פת עכו"ם ובישול עכו"ם?
Is the wine they touch יין נסך?
Can we serve them food knowing they won’t make a brocha or wah their hands – לפני עור?
Things they cooked on Shabbos is it Assur like ?מעשה שבת
If they have chametz in the house on Pesach do you have to get rid of it?
Is it Assur because of חמץ שעבר עליו הפסח?
Making Brochos if they aren’t dressed properly?
If...

Is the belief among Yeshiva bochurim that making money is easy — fact or fiction? According to Halacha, what happens when business partners fail to discuss equity upfront? What if one partner works harder or originally came up with the business idea — how should that be handled? Can you start your own business while working for someone else — and what if it’s competitive? What does it really take to succeed as an entrepreneur?

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

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Did Conservative activists violate Geneivas Daasand Lashon Hara by secretly steering the WZO election? Is it ethical for Chareidi media to be paid to promote an anti-Eretz HaKodesh agenda? Should frum magazines vet who’s behind their ads? Can you trust a "Psak" when you don’t know the full story? How should our leaders respond now that the truth is out? What are the long-term political risks for the Chareidi community?

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

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Revisiting the WZO controversy

What's the difference between this and joining the Knesset?
Why’s this difference than the Moetzes pushing Avi Schnall to run specifically as a democrat?
Is this the old age Hashkafic Machlokes between Satmar and Brisk VS the Agudah?
Why did they stop second Seder in BMG for a political rally?

with Rabbi Avi Shafran – Spokesman for the Agudah – 11:27

The Tzedaka Generation

Have we lost our priorities to the glitz and the glamor?
Are we giving large glamorous Tzedakahs at the expense of our loc...

Is it permitted to not disclose off-the-books income when applying for government benefits? 
What if there’s a colorable argument that you fit the criteria? Is that enough? 
Are there any Heterim to take funds when you don’t fit the eligibility requirements? 
Is putting yourself in a position that you need to take money from the government allowed? Is it le’chatchila to take government assistance in order to stay in Kollel? 
Is it a chilul Hashem if many frum people receive government assistance, when it’s not intended for those who can work?

Host: Ari Was...

What is Zionism? Did it accomplish its goal? Is it good or bad for Jews?
Assuming Zionism is wrong, can you vote in the WZO election? 
What’s the history of the concept of “Daas Torah” and what does it mean? When did the phrase and concept come into being? 
Why would one Gadol say it’s mutar to participate in the WZO election and another say it’s totally assur? 

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
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What is it?
Does the Torah agree to it?
Can we have groups in our yeshivos that we are forced to have or is it better to close down?
Do ends justify the means? Joining up with Ovrei Aveira 
Is it diffrent than sitting on the Knesset or the WZO?
Should we have public forums talking about our Yetzer Hora?

Harav Mordechai Giftar – Rosh Yeshivah of Telshe – 17:26
Harav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik – Rosh Yeshivah YU – 21:24
Rabbi Meyer Twersky – Rosh Yeshivah YU – 25:26
with Rabbi Hershel Schachter – Rosh Yeshivah YU – 29:44
with Dov Pfeiffer – St...

What is the WZO and why is the current election important? 
How do the Mizrachi and Eretz Hakodesh parties differ?
How should we relate to Reform and Conservative Jews? Open Orthodoxy?
What lawsuits have the Reform Movement filed against Chareidim, and what’s their motivation?

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

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with Rabbi Yonah Reiss – Av Beis Din...

What's the most difficult Mitzvah?
Fascinating sources for:
Taanis Esther
Costumes
Purim Torah
And more.....

Hosted by Rabbi Moshe Taub – Rov of Young Israel of Holliswood
with Meni Wakshtock – Founder, Producer and Actor of "Bardak" – 19:45
with Dovid Nachman Golding – "Ding" of Suki and Ding – 48:10

מראי מקומות

What does Hamas hope to accomplish with their psychological warfare?
Should we be swapping live Hamas terrorists for the bodies of captives?
Does international law or world opinion halachically govern how the IDF acts? 
Do the Laws of War (e.g., avoid non-combatants) mean that you can never use a weapon of mass destruction?

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

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with Rabbi Mayer Twersky...

Is it stealing from your Kollel or employer if you regularly come late?
How hard do you need to work on the job?
Can you take personal phone calls, check the news, order your groceries, etc. while on the clock?
Does this impact Shalom Bayis, divorce rates, shmiras ha’mitzvos and hasmada in Torah learning?
How do we motivate those who don’t have motivation?

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

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Terumos U’Maaseros
Shmitta
Mitzvas Yishuv Eretz Yisroel
Kevura in Eretz Yisroel
Historically did Yidden live in Gaza

with Rabbi Yissochor Dov Krakowski – Mashgiach in Heichal Ha-Torah, Head of OU Kashrus Israel – 24:09
with Rabbi Ari Waxman – Mashgiach of Shaalavim, Tour Guide, Historical Expert – 49:20

מראי מקומות

What are the most common issues/controversies that come up between roommates?
Are there any halachic requirements to keep your place clean?
Do you violate Gezel Sheina when your alarm wakes up your roommate?
Can you borrow your roommates’ pots, books, pillow, toothpaste, etc. without permission?
What happens with the kitchen when roommates have different standards of Kashrus?

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

with Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld – Rosh Yeshiva of Beis Dovid and posek of Kav Halacha Beis Hora...

What would cause someone to regularly disturb in shul without regard to upsetting others?
How should those who disturb be dealt with?
Is it impatience or mental illness when someone always pushes the Chazan to go faster?
Is it okay to pace for all of davening? To evict guests from seats? To collect the Seforim during davening?
Should little children be brought to shul, knowing they may disturb?

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

with Rabbi Yonah Reiss – Av Be...

Is it Hatzalos Nefashos or is it encouraging more murder?
How can you release murderers on the streets?
Are you emboldening Hamas?
Is it worth it to stay in good grace with the US?

with Rabbi Yitzchok Pindrus – Member of Knesset Degel HaTorah – 25:05
with General Tzvika Fogel – Member of Knesset Otzma Yehudit, Israeli Security Expert, Advisor to Itamar Ben Gvir, Former brigadier general – 35:48
with Mr. Gedalia Guttentag – Noted Columnist, Editor of Mishpacha – 46:13

Are women’s learning programs motivated by feminism and the desire for “equality”?
Are women required to learn any Torah? Can they learn Zohar and Gemara?
Is it preferable that women teach women? Can men attend the shiurim as well?
Does a connection need to be achieved through learning Torah, or do Chesed and Tehillim groups work better?

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

with Rabbi Chaim Kohn – founder of the Business Halacha Institute (“BHI”) and Av Beis Din – 7:51
with Rabbi Moishe...

How has parenting changed over time? What lessons do we learn from Tanach? Should a parent discipline a child when the child will ignore the parent? How does a parent stay calm when the kids are misbehaving and not listening? What if the husband and wife are not on the same page when it comes to parenting? Should kids be brought to shul if they won’t behave? Can you discipline someone else’s child in shul?   Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges   with Rabbi Aharon Spivak – Rav, author a...

Can you ever make a Heter Meah Rabbanim without leaving a Get in Beis Din?
Is a Beis Din ever allowed to withhold the Get from the woman?
In order to get the husband visitation
To get the husband financial compensation
To get the woman to drop criminal charges
To get the woman to drop lawsuits
How easy is it to get a court to deny visitation from the father?
And much more...

with Shaul Cohen – Lawyer for husbands Rov – 32:58
with Rabbi Moshe Schwartz – Friend of the husband – 47:38
with Ela...

What did Gedolei Yisrael say about this and how did they behave?
Should Menorah be lit in public? Should a yarmulka be worn at work?
Should we wear black hats, shtreimels and other identifying marks?
Wear talis and tefillin while walking to shul? Build a Succah in a public area?
Should we remove Jewish and Israel references from our resumes when trying to get a job?
What are the biggest religious struggles in the workplace and what is most damaging to a Ben Torah?

Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published...

How can a child withstand peer pressure
Why do some kids give in easily to peer pressure and others don’t
How should parents educate their children to withstand peer pressure
What are the most common peer pressures in our yeshivos and girls’ schools
Why do kids and teens involved in bad behaviors want to get their peers to join them
Are we obligated to avoid negative influences and make Gedarim for ourselves

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

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How a Magen was forced to give a Get
with Attorney Elad Zamir – Renowned Family Lawyer, Toein Rabbani – 16:56

How the torah would view the presidential pardon of his son
Is there a concept of pardons in Torah
Do we find pardons in Tanach?
Do you always have to be Moichel someone who wronged you?
When don't you?
A fascinating conversation
with Rabbi Hayyim Angel – T’nach Expert RIETS – 29:40
with Rabbi Uri Tiger – Chavrusah and proofreader of Reb Chaim Kanievsky, Mechaber Seforim – 45:50

What are the arguments that there’s an obligation to serve in the IDF?
What are the arguments that there’s no obligation for someone learning Torah to join the army?
What if the person is not learning, but is working or doing something else?
What are the main challenges of a Chareidi boy/man joining the IDF?
Can those issues be fully addressed? What initiatives are currently under way to address the concerns?

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

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Do we need to give Tzedakah to everyone who asks?
Should we give to someone who refuses to work?
What if you think the person asking does not look legit?
What if he smokes? Or he’s an alcoholic or uses drugs?

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

with Dr. Shlomo Black – Psychologist and Research Associate at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) – 13:47
with Rabbi Shimon Taub – Author of The Laws of Tzedakah and Maaser (Artscoll) – 40:40
with Shimshon Ka...

Can a Rav ever be Meikil to prevent a more serious עבירה?
Do ends ever justify the means?

with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz  – Rov of Kehila of North Woodmere  – 14:15
with Rabbi Shay Tahan  – Rav Cong. Ohel Moshe Brooklyn, Dayan, AskHalacha.com editor – 34:57

What should be the goal of dating?
What are the minimum interactions required by Halacha before engagement and marriage?
What’s the downside of going too quickly? Of going too slowly?
How clear do you need to be about what you are looking for in advance of dating?
What are some great ways to get to know the other person?

Host: Ari Wasserman

with Rabbi Yitzchok Berkovits – Renowned Rov, Poseik and Rosh Yeshiva of Aish HaTorah – 9:48
with Mrs. Aleeza Ben Shalom – international shadchan, relationship coach and author – 32:54
with Dr. Jacob Free...

THE REAL DEAL – avoiding legal trouble
with Eli Puretz – Real Estate Syndicator – 11:58

Is it microblading Assur because of tattooing?
Does it have to be for Avoda Zorah?
Does it have to be words or picture or a mark is enough?
Does it have to be permanent?
How many levels of skin does it have to penetrate?
Would it be Mutar for medical reasons, Shidduch reasons or even cosmetic reasons?
with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz – Rav of Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere – 27:04
with Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein – Rav and Poseik, Director of Shulchanaruc...

What are the pros and cons of a man teaching girls/women?
If a Rav teaches girls/women, should there be a Mechitza? What if the Rav is not married?
Can/should a Rav call female students by first name or a nickname?
What Gedarim should a Rav institute for himself when teaching girls/women?
How does the relationship a Rebbe has with his male students compare to that of his female students?
Are there topics that women should not be teaching, like Halachah?

Hosted: Ari Wasserman

with Rabbi Sadya...

Are your responsibilities as a shul Rav any different during this time of year?
What questions are people asking you?
Is the war in Israel having an impact on you or your community?
What unusual incidents have happened in your shul during Chagim?
What’s your favorite Devar Torah for Yom Tov?

Hosted by: Ari Wasserman

Rabbi Shalom Rosner – Rabbi, Kehillat Nofei Hashemesh, Beit Shemesh, Israel – 9:55
Rabbi Moshe Elefant – Rabbi, Zichron Yosef Ohel Aryeh, Borough Park; Head of Kashrus for OU Kosher – 34:38
Rabbi Aron Moss – Rabbi, Nefesh Community, Sydney, Australia –...

Showering us with Brocha
Three day Yom Tov – Are you allowed to take a shower on Yom Tov?

with Rabbi Yonah Reiss – Av Beis Din of CRC and Rosh Yeshiva and head of Semicha – 13:22
with Rabbi Mendy Abramson – Mechaber Bnei Avraham, Showering in Halacha – 30:00

לא תעמוד על דם רעך
Are you allowed to give a donut to an obese person, and other fascinating shailos
With Rabbi Ahron Sorscher – Noted Talmud Chochom, Poseik and Oraysa Maggid Shiur – 46:10

תכלה שנה עם קללותיה
Combating domestic abuse in our community
With Dr. Shana Frydman, CEO Shalom Task Force – 59:08

How does Ayin Hara work, and what causes it?
Is there a way to proactively protect yourself from an Ayin Hara?
Is there a basis for the hand that people hang up for good luck, the red string or the blue eye?
Does it help to say “bli ayin hara” and Poo Poo Poo?
Are the services that are for hire to remove Ayin Hara legitimate, and how much do they cost?

Host: Ari Wasserman

with Rabbi Dr. Zvi Ron – Maggid Shiur and prolific author – 9:15
with Rabbi Zev Leff – renowned Rav, Posek...

Are the Halachos of Shmiras Einayim more lenient for women than for men, and if so, why?
What’s the big deal about having thoughts, if they are only thoughts?
Is it permitted for a woman to gaze at men?
How – and from what age - should we educate our girls to stay away from inappropriate materials?
Practically speaking, are the schools seeing this Shmiras Einayim problems in the girls?

Host: Ari Wasserman

with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz – Rabbi of Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere, Head of Semicha at REITS – 10:15
with Mrs. Elish...

El AL Price Gouging with Mrs. Tzippy Yarom – Noted Israeli Journalist - 1:50
  Is there Kedusha on the har Habayis Nowadays?

Can a טמא enter?
Which טמאים can't enter?
Is the Kosel the wall of the עזרה or the הר הבית?
Can you put your fingers into the wall of the Kosel?
Are you a Rodeif if you go up to the Har Habayis?

with Rabbi Shlomo Aviner – Rosh Yeshiva Ateret Kohanim – 37:13
with Rabbi Nachman Kahane – Mechaber Mei Menuchos, Rav Chazon Yecheskel – 46:36

What causes someone to be unhappy with their looks?
Are our bodies halachically our own, such that we can do what we want with it?
Can we take medications when we don’t understand how they work and when there are serious side effects?
Should weight-loss injections be used only after trying to diet and control eating?
Can we suppress our appetite if it will take away from Oneg Shabbos and Simchas Yom Tov?
If someone uses Ozempic to lose weight while dating, does it need to be disclosed?

Host: Ari Wasserman

Why are people getting psychologically sicker and sicker despite there being more therapists and more mental health awareness?
How does having experienced “trauma” when younger impact one’s Bechirah Chofshis and being responsible for your own actions?
Do therapists focus too much on “trauma”?
Should podcasts, shiurim, etc. have “trigger warnings” to warn those with sensitivities that they should not watch/listen?
Do we need to use someone’s chosen pronouns, even calling a man by “she/her” and a woman by “he/his”? 
What criteria should we use for finding a good therapist?

Host: Ari wassermam<...

Lacetop Sheitels – Response to callers – 12:47

Is a syndicator who is overly daring or reckless with their clients' money required to use their own funds to compensate for the losses?
What questions should an investor be asking?

with Rabbi Chaim Yosef Perlman, Av Beis Din Beis Aharon – 29:58
with Rabbi Zalman Graus – Renowned Dayan, Toen and Mechaber Seforim – 35:22
with Yitzy Friedman – CEO of TowerFive Real Estate Group – 53:14
with investor – 1:09:17

What causes someone to become an extremist?
Is extremism stronger now than 20-30 years ago?
Are there similarities between Chareidi extremism, the Hilltop Youths and Leftists against Chareidim?
If you don’t agree with a law, can you violate it?
Are there times when extremism is warranted?
Is being OTD another form of extremism?  And are there ways to improve the system?

Host: Ari Wasserman

with Rabbi Eliezer Breitowitz – Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva Darchei Torah in Toronto – 9:52
with Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer – head of the Iyun Institute, community Rav in Ramot – 29:18
with Dr...

Teaching our children about the dangers of camp (and life)
Should you teach or them, or should you shield them from exposure?
with Rabbi Moshe Aharon Kahane – Head of Machon Zichron Kehuna – 15:10
with Rabbi Yaakov Ephraim Forcheimer – Poseik of Lakewood – 15:49

Lacetop Sheitels in Halacha – Erase the Lace or Embrace the Lace?
Is it a new question or an age old Machlokes?
with Rabbi Aharon Sorscher – Renowned Poseik and Magid Shiur – 21:03
with Rebbetzin Rivka Slonim – Director Chabad at Binghamton University, renowned author and lecturer – 45:53

Voting In Halacha
Can you vote for a candida...

Do all non-Jews hate us?
Does exposure to the non-Jewish world help or hurt our children when they grow up?
What are the hazards of teaching children negative attitudes about non-Jews?
What separations did Chazal institute between us and non-Jews? Why did Chazal feel that was necessary?
Do we need to be concerned with causing “Aivah” (animosity) with non-Jews, even if we are doing nothing wrong?

Host: Ari Wasserman

with Rabbi Moshe Walter – Rabbi of Woodside Synagogue Ahavas Torah and noted author – 11:20
with Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein – Director of Interfaith Affairs at the Simon...

Do all non-Jews hate us?
Does exposure to the non-Jewish world help or hurt our children when they grow up?
What are the hazards of teaching children negative attitudes about non-Jews?
What separations did Chazal institute between us and non-Jews? Why did Chazal feel that was necessary?
Do we need to be concerned with causing “Aivah” (animosity) with non-Jews, even if we are doing nothing wrong?

Host: Ari Wasserman

with Rabbi Moshe Walter – Rabbi of Woodside Synagogue Ahavas Torah and noted author – 11:20
with Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein – Director of Interfaith Affairs at the Simon...

What’s the rationale to halachically permit targeted killings of Israel’s enemies?
Is there any difference between a targeted killing during an active war and when there’s no active war being fought?
What if there’s only a 10%, 20% or 30% chance that the target is where you think he is?
Do you need to be concerned about collateral damage during a targeted killing? And, what if it could be significant?
Is there a problem celebrating when our enemies are killed?

Host: Ari Wasserman

with Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz – Renowned Posek and Senior...

Should you allow your daughter to go out with a boy who smokes or vapes?
Is a smoker Possul Lei'dus?
If your father asks you to buy him a pack of cigarettes are you allowed to listen?
What would Reb Moshe hold about smoking based on the data
with Rabbi Shmuel Fuerst – Renowned Poseik and Rov of Agudah in Chicago – 12:24
with Dr. Michael Zelefsky – Professor Of Radiation Oncology at the NYU Langone Medical Center, Musmach of Rav Moshe Feinstein ZT"L – 20:48

Would Halacha require an aging forgetful leader to step down?
If t...

Is there an obligation to support a son (or son-in-law) in learning?
If the father (or father-in-law) commits to support, can he get out of it, for example when business is bad?
Does living comfortably facilitate or get in the way of quality learning?
Is it best to fund the strongest learner, the neediest person, or a relative?

Host: Ari Wasserman

with Rabbi Zevulun Schwartzman – Rosh Kollel, Yerushalayim – 11:00
with Rabbi Chaim Kohn – founder of the Business Halacha Institute (“BHI”) and Av Beis Din – 37:34
with Rabbi Yechiel Greenblatt and Jordan Odinsky – found...

When does conversation between parents go from “discussing difficult issues” to being offensive and prohibited speech?
Should parents avoid all conflict in front of their children? 
If there is ongoing tension between parents, should they attempt to hide it from the children? 
What’s the impact of bad Shalom Bayis on children?
How should children handle when parents regularly fight?

Host: Ari Wasserman
with Rabbi Yitzchok Berkovits – Renowned Rov, Poseik and Rosh Yeshiva of Aish HaTorah – 10:05
with Mrs. Elisheva Liss – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, popular lecturer and author – 28:58
with Mrs. Blimie Hell...

What's a Ben torah?

with Rabbi Gershon Ribner – Rosh Kollel of Kollel Nesivos Hatorah – 12:27
with Rabbi Yisroel Brog – Rosh Yeshiva Tiferes Avigdor – 17:15
with Rabbi Moshe Taub – Rov of Young Israel of Holliswood, Rabbinic advisor of Ami Magazine – 20:34
with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg – Senior rabbi BRS – 29:50

Electricity on Shabbos
Electric Water Meter 
Sump Pump (basement pump) 
Security systems
Motion sensors

With Rabbi Zvi Holland and Rabbi Chananya Jacobson – StarK Kashrus Administrators –33:04

What are valid reasons to cancel on your chavrusa or to miss your daily shiur?
How can you concentrate on your learning when you are stressed about life and so distracted?
How do you keep on learning over the long-term?
What gets people off-track from learning when they leave Yeshiva?
How can an IDF solider learn when fighting in Gaza or on the Lebanon border?

Hosted by: Ari Wasserman

with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz – Rabbi of Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere, Head of Semicha at REITS – 17:52
with Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky – renowned Rosh Y...

Practical Halachos of Shemiras Einayim
How to make Shemiras Einayim part of your life
How to turn over a new leaf in your life

Hosted by: Rabbi Shlomo Landau – Director of Mentorships, Olami

with Rabbi Joey Haber – Renowned Speaker and Lecturer – 10:55
with Rabbi Ari Bensoussan – Chazak International LA – 34:40
with Anonymous – Someone whose life turned around – 1:06:56
with Rabbi Moshe Rotberg – Rov Khal Zichron Yechezkel in Toms River, Poseik of Hatzolah – 1:25:33