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Halacha Headlines

Halacha Headlines
Halacha
Judaism
Mental Health
Shidduchim
Israel
Jewish Law
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Anti-Semitism
Trauma
Technology
Pesach
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Rabbinic Responsibility
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Hamas
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Education
Marriage
Zionism
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Halachic Debates of Current Events

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Latest Episodes

Is there a mitzvah to live in Israel nowadays?

What are the largest financial differences between living in Israel and out of Israel?

What budget is necessary to come, at least for a year?

What lends to being successful in moving to Israel and wha... more

Is “Dati Leumi” in Israel the same as “Modern Orthodox” elsewhere?

Is “Chareidi” in Israel the same as “Yeshivish” elsewhere?

What are their respective views of secular studies, engaging in the modern world, and serving in the IDF?

What are the mo... more

A boy lost 150 pounds through Ozempic. Does he have to disclose?

A girl struggles with anxiety and takes medication occasionally. Does she haveto disclose? At what stage? 

A boy has mild asthma controlled by an inhaler. Is that considered a medical... more

What financial conversations absolutely need to happen before a couple gets married — beyond just “how much money do we have”?

What are the most common financial disagreements between couples?

How can couples get control of their finances instead o... more

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Recent Guests

Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz
Rav of Kehilas Ohr Somayach; Posek; senior lecturer at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach
Ohr Somayach
Episode: 6/13/26 – Shiur 563 –Modern Orthodox, Dati Leumi, and Charedi: Are the Differences Halachic or Hashkafic?
Jonathan Rosenblum
Journalist, author and lecturer
Mishpacha/ Jerusalem Post
Episode: 6/13/26 – Shiur 563 –Modern Orthodox, Dati Leumi, and Charedi: Are the Differences Halachic or Hashkafic?
Rabbi Moshe Taragin
Rav and Rebbe at Yeshivat Haaretzion and Gush Etzion
Yeshivat Haaretzion
Episode: 6/13/26 – Shiur 563 –Modern Orthodox, Dati Leumi, and Charedi: Are the Differences Halachic or Hashkafic?
Rabdovid Jaffee
Rabbi, author and Shidduchim expert
Beis Medrash Baltimore (Baltimore-based rabbi)
Episode: 6/6/26 – Shiur 562 – Shidduchim — What do you have to disclose? At what point does privacy become deception? At what point does “full disclosure” become cruelty, stigma, and impossible perfectionism?
Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Lowy
Rabbi, author and Shidduchim expert
Toronto Shidduch community, author of What Can I Say Today
Episode: 6/6/26 – Shiur 562 – Shidduchim — What do you have to disclose? At what point does privacy become deception? At what point does “full disclosure” become cruelty, stigma, and impossible perfectionism?
Shlomo Goldberger
Former director of the Shidduch Center of Baltimore
Shidduch Center of Baltimore
Episode: 6/6/26 – Shiur 562 – Shidduchim — What do you have to disclose? At what point does privacy become deception? At what point does “full disclosure” become cruelty, stigma, and impossible perfectionism?
Rabbi Jeremy Wieder
Rosh Hashiva at Reits, preparing Aliyah
Reits
Episode: 5/30/26 – Shiur 561 – Finances 101 – financial conflict in marriage
Stacey Zrihen
Senior Director of Coaching for Living Smarter Jewish, OU volunteer
Orthodox Union
Episode: 5/30/26 – Shiur 561 – Finances 101 – financial conflict in marriage
Chani Juravel
Licensed clinical social worker, therapist, author
Private practice / Rockland County
Episode: 5/30/26 – Shiur 561 – Finances 101 – financial conflict in marriage

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David Lichtenstein
Host with focus on Halacha and current events; context inferred from intro
Ari Wasserman
Host of Headlines; Halacha Headlines coverage

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 904 ratings
  • Amazing!

    I had the incredible zechus to spend a Shabbos meal with Rav Ari. He truly is, through and through, a big mentch and yerei Shamayim. It’s always amazing when you meet someone and they are the same, if not even greater, than what you thought.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josh Drang
    United States5 months ago
  • Sound equipment

    Your podcast is great, but the sound quality of the interviews of your guests is sometimes impossible to understand. At that point, it too taxing to listen.

    It would be worthwhile for you and for your listeners if you would upgrade your equipment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reitsie
    United States6 months ago
  • Click bait

    When you try to cover a topic ask people who are actually a authority on it not anyone who would go on your show

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Use your brain all day
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing podcast.

    Great content, but please invest in studio worthy mikes!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Haim12394
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing clarity

    Love the shiurim! Long time listener! Always coming with clear halacha sources. Never afraid to take on hot button issues! Very interesting someone would leave a negative review because he disagrees with a show. Zionism is a very gray area. At best it’s a agadditah gemarah, as clearly explained in the show with world class talmidey chachamim. Very suprised somone would be עובר the issue of לשון הרע that is אסור מדאורייתא because of his opinion in a very gray area.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mecakesh613
    United States2 years ago

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Some praise studio clarity and guest expertise, though a few critique audio quality.
Listeners appreciate deep Halachic sourcing and thoughtful guest lineups.
Audience values balanced, open-minded dialogue on contentious topics.

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#181
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#234
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Talking Points

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5/16/26 – Shiur 560 – Hear the Skinny on Ozempic in Halacha
Q: What is the Halachic stance on taking medicine for weight loss on Shabbos for a healthy person?
The Shulchan Aruch notes that a healthy person may take medicine on Shabbos if it is used for health, but there are caveats and debates about whether weight-loss medication fits 'refuah' or 'achila' categories and whether it is still permissible.
4/18/26 – Shiur 556 – What's new with Chodosh - Facts on the ground | Why are people so lenient about a Din in the Torah?
Q: From a practical point of view, how difficult is it to keep Yahshun today compared with Europe circa 1900?
Technological advances, better information flow, and robust kosher supervision make it much easier today to determine which products are Yaushin and which are not, though some regions still face supply-chain challenges and labeling complexities.
4/11/26 – Shiur 555 – From the Shul to the Shelter: Rabbanim in Israel Reflect on Life During Wartime
Q: How has your role as a Rav changed during the war?
Rabbis describe becoming safety coordinators and morale builders, adapting halachic guidance to shelter logistics while sustaining learning and davening.
3/28/26 – Shiur 554 – What is a Neshamah Yeseirah, and do calories really not count on Shabbos and Yom Tov? Plus, join the Headlines 30-days exercise challenges!
Q: How should listeners approach starting an exercise program after Pesach?
Meir Kaniel and Adam Ezekiel emphasize gradual, sustainable effort over perfection, two weekly workouts, and a four-week structure with progression, plus accountability via charts and WhatsApp groups.
3/28/26 – Shiur 554 – What is a Neshamah Yeseirah, and do calories really not count on Shabbos and Yom Tov? Plus, join the Headlines 30-days exercise challenges!
Q: Is there a medical basis for calories not counting on Shabbos or Yontif?
Dr. Isaacs explains that there is no strong medical basis; calories are still counted, though one day of higher intake may be offset marginally by increased energy expenditure, and the concept is more about overall balance than a holiday loophole.

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The show focuses on contemporary Halacha as it intersects with current events and everyday life. Across episodes, expect thorough panel discussions on health, nutrition, and medical ethics in relation to Jewish law; governance and ethics in nonprofit institutions; practical Halachic guidance for premarital preparation, dating, and family dynamics; and how modern realities—like food production, technology, and wartime scenarios—shape Rabbinic rulings. A notable strength is the ability to bring together senior halachic authorities, clinicians, educators, and industry practitioners to offer actionable guidance, plain-language explanations of sources, and real-world anecdotes. The program tends to balance theoretical rigor with practical takeaw... more

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1. Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz
2. Jonathan Rosenblum
3. Rabbi Moshe Taragin
4. Rabdovid Jaffee
5. Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Lowy
6. Shlomo Goldberger
7. Rabbi Jeremy Wieder
8. Stacey Zrihen

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