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Asking For A Friend - Timely Issues. Timeless Torah.

Kehillas Federation
Marriage
Shalom Bayis
Shidduchim
Chinnach
Favoritism In Parenting
Sibling Relationships
Family Dynamics
Parenting
Education Decisions
Sibling Rivalry
Tzedokah
Judaism
Family Legacy
Halacha
Parental Love and Attention
Emotional Well-Being
Torah
Kehiles Federation
Nisyonas
Nisayon

Asking For A Friend is a podcast where real life dilemmas meet clear, thoughtful Torah perspective.

Hosted by Mena Reisner, each episode features conversations with Rabbi Zimmerman, Dayan Hool, or Dayan Posen, Rabbonim with decades of experience in mediation, dinei Torah, shidduchim, family dynamics, business disputes, and the complex situations people face every day.

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Latest Episodes

Can you leave your job and take your clients with you? If you transform your father's business, who really owns that success? When does healthy competition cross the line, and can schools or businesses actively poach staff?

In this episode of Asking... more

Electric scooters have become a familiar sight in many communities. For some, they're a convenient way to get to school, shiurim, friends' houses and local activities. For others, they're a growing source of concern.

In this special mini episode, Ra... more

When King Charles III recently visited Golders Green, hundreds of members of the local Jewish community lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the monarch. The visit sparked widespread discussion: why does Yiddishkeit place such importance on kings ... more

In Part 2 of our discussion on nisyonos, Rabbi Zimmerman explores some of the most relevant and challenging questions facing people today.

Can pressure from family, school or community become a nisayon in its own right? Is questioning Hashem always ... more

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Dayan Hool
Dayan, guest expert on Halacha and Hashgacha
Kehilas Federation
Episode: #15: The King's Visit: A Torah Perspective - With Dayan Hool
Rabbi Zimmerman
Rabbi with decades of experience in mediation, dinei Torah, etc.
Kehilas Federation / Rabbinic leadership
Episode: #10: Tzedokah (I): So Many Requests - But Who Do You Give To? With Rabbi Zimmerman
Dayan Posen
Rabbinic figure providing Torah-based guidance on shidduchim
Kehila Federation / senior dayan
Episode: #8: Shidduchim (II): Now What? Dating, Doubts and Knowing It’s the Right One: With Dayan Posen
Dayan Yehoynosen Dovid Hool
Rabbi and Dayan with extensive experience in community and educational issues
Kehless Federation
Episode: #2: Getting Your Child Into School Today : With Dayan Hool

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Mena Reisner
Host of the show, guiding conversations on marriage, parenting, education, and community issues from a Torah-centered perspective.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
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    Great podcast extremely informative

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    United Kingdom6 months ago

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#16: Electric Scooters: "In My Opinion, It's Absolutely Ossur" - with Rabbi Zimmerman
Q: What are your thoughts on the phenomenon of electric scooters and their growing popularity among children and teenagers?
Rabbi Zimmerman describes them as a serious safety risk and argues that parents should be responsible and cautious, given high speeds, lack of protective gear, and the potential for serious injuries; he also notes legal issues and the broader community concern.
#11: Tzedokah (II): The Way We Give Has Changed - For Better or Worse? With Rabbi Zimmerman
Q: How should a couple approach decisions about stock priorities when they feel drawn to different causes?
The answer hinges on whose money it is, and if it's joint, both partners must participate in the discussion; if it's a personal fund, the individual has decision-making authority, but communal obligations may still influence their choices.
#6: A Deep Dive Into Marriage That Every Couple Needs To Hear: With Dayan Hool
Q: What duties do spouses owe each other to sustain a happy marriage?
Each spouse has obligations (tafyqid) tied to their life's purpose, including providing for emotional needs, respect, leadership, and partnership in daily life.
#6: A Deep Dive Into Marriage That Every Couple Needs To Hear: With Dayan Hool
Q: What is the goal of marriage?
The goal is ongoing avoda that leads to emotional harmony, mutual respect, and a single, unified partnership where both spouses feel loved and respected.
#4: Marriage (I): Sholom Bayis in Our Generation: With Rabbi Zimmerman
Q: How should couples navigate hashkafic differences?
As long as the differences don't impact the children's upbringing negatively, couples can coexist with differing views.

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The show centers on real-life dilemmas framed through Torah-based guidance, with conversations led by a single host and recurring rabbis who specialize in mediation, family dynamics, education, and community issues. Episodes cover marriage, parenting, school admissions, and contemporary family challenges, offering practical strategies, halachic context, and emotionally resonant anecdotes. Notable strengths include its accessible, non-pasak format, emphasis on timeless Torah principles applied to modern life, and thoughtful guest perspectives that illuminate everyday decisions without turning the discussions into formal rulings. A consistent thread across episodes is practical takeaways—communication techniques, boundary setting, and the bal... more

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