
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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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityEducationJudaism | |||

In Part One of this two part series on Nisyonos, we explore one of life’s biggest questions: why does Hashem test people? Together they discuss whether all suffering is considered a nisayon, why some people appear to face greater hardships than other... more
A wide-ranging conversation with Dayan Posen exploring the mitzvah of bikur cholim in today’s world, from the halachic foundations of visiting the sick to mental health, trauma response, community support, and the balance between practical help and g... more
Tzedakah today looks very different to how it once did. But has that change improved the way we give, or complicated it?
This episode addresses real-world dilemmas: If your child has a negative experience with an institution, can you redirect your s... more
In a world of constant appeals, how should a person approach tzedakah with clarity and integrity? This episode explores the practical and ethical tensions behind everyday giving.
Is anonymous giving always ideal, or can public donations play an impo... more
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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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