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Halachic Debates of Current Events

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	75	Founded	10 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Religion & SpiritualityJudaismEducation

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Latest Episodes

9/26/25 – Shiur 530 –Is Charlie Kirk in Gan Eden? Who really gets in? | How do we navigate the Issur of לא תחנם?

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 comman... more

26 Sep 2025 • 1 hr 2 min

9/20/25 – Shiur 529 – Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur Special: Making 5786 into “The Year”

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 Wass... more

19 Sep 2025 • 2 hrs 10 min

9/13/25 – Shiur 528 – “The Voice of Awe” – Halachic Debates on Chazanus and the Yamim Noraim

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 Hashe... more

12 Sep 2025 • 1 hr 57 min

9/6/25 – Shiur 527 – Kosher Kitchen, Treif Business?

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......

w... more

4 Sep 2025 • 1 hr 22 min

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Recent Guests

Rebbetzin Slovie Wolff

Teacher, author, and lecturer with a focus on relationships and parenting.

Hineni Couples

Episode: 9/20/25 – Shiur 529 – Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur Special: Making 5786 into “The Year”

Rabbi Michal Frank

Mora da'asr of Kielas Or HaTorah in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Kielas Or HaTorah

Episode: 9/20/25 – Shiur 529 – Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur Special: Making 5786 into “The Year”

Rabbi Gavriel Friedman

Popular rabbi and lecturer in Jerusalem.

Aish HaTorah

Episode: 9/20/25 – Shiur 529 – Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur Special: Making 5786 into “The Year”

Rabbi Zev Leff

Post-Sig, author, Rosh HaYeshiva

Moshe al-Matishiah

Episode: 9/13/25 – Shiur 528 – “The Voice of Awe” – Halachic Debates on Chazanus and the Yamim Noraim

Chazan Nissim Saal

World-renowned Chazan, chief Chazan at Yeshurun Central Synagogue in Yushalayim

Yeshurun Central Synagogue

Episode: 9/13/25 – Shiur 528 – “The Voice of Awe” – Halachic Debates on Chazanus and the Yamim Noraim

Rabbi Naftoli Horowitz

Rabbi and author with a focus on business ethics

Episode: 9/6/25 – Shiur 527 – Kosher Kitchen, Treif Business?

Rabbi Yossi Gordon

CEO of Chabad on Campus, oversees Chabad's presence on college campuses

Chabad on Campus International

Episode: 9/6/25 – Shiur 527 – Kosher Kitchen, Treif Business?

David Kopciel

Individual committed to quitting smoking, participating in the Quit Smoking Challenge.

Stamford Hill, London

Episode: 8/23/25 – Shiur 525 – UnKosher Competition – The Four Halachic Red Lines in Business You Can’t Cross | Rabbi Berel Wein ZT”L – never published interview | The Headlines Quit Smoking Challenge

Reb Yeisus David Josilowsky

Avbezdin in the Beis Havad of Lakewood.

Beis Havad of Lakewood

Episode: 8/16/25 – Shiur 524 – Steal with a Click? The Halachic Ethics of Downloading Music, Seforim, and Media without authorization

Hosts

David Lichtenstein

Host leading discussions on Halachic views and contemporary issues. Regular contributor to episodes focusing on ethical dilemmas and spiritual guidance.

Ari Wasserman

Co-host and contributor known for engaging discussions around community issues and Halachic applications. Provides numerous perspectives on current events and religious thought.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 881 ratings

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When you try to cover a topic ask people who are actually a authority on it not anyone who would go on your show
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Use your brain all day
United States4 months ago
Amazing podcast.
Great content, but please invest in studio worthy mikes!
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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.
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mecakesh613
United States2 years ago
He means well
Terrible shiur on Zionism #דעת בעל הבית הפך דעת תורה
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gotta love marc
United States2 years ago
Don’t knock Gedolim (even from Baltimore)
I appreciate your open minded discussions and enjoy the content, but making light of Gedolim and using Baltimore as an excuse is low and unnecessary.
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Positive feedback often notes the open-mindedness of discussions, addressing controversial subjects relevant to the community.

Sound quality improvements are suggested, but overall, the informative nature of episodes is highly valued.

Critics mention occasional concerns about guest selection and perspectives, suggesting a desire for more diverse viewpoints.

Many reviews highlight the quality of the content and the clarity in presenting complex topics, making it both educational and engaging.

Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions on Halachic principles and how they apply to modern issues.

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9/26/25 – Shiur 530 –Is Charlie Kirk in Gan Eden? Who really gets in? | How do we navigate the Issur of לא תחנם?

Q: How do we deal with the Halacha question about speaking admirably of someone like Charlie Kirk?

Rabbi Goldberg discusses the Halacha stating that if a non-Jew is not genuinely an Ovid Avodah Zorah, then speaking positively is allowed and may even be commendable.

8/16/25 – Shiur 524 – Steal with a Click? The Halachic Ethics of Downloading Music, Seforim, and Media without authorization

Q: What does Halacha say about downloading media that is available for free?

The concern is about whether such actions infringe on copyright and respect for intellectual property.

8/16/25 – Shiur 524 – Steal with a Click? The Halachic Ethics of Downloading Music, Seforim, and Media without authorization

Q: If I download music or software without permission, am I stealing?

It depends on whether the usage is for personal benefit and if it harms the creator's potential income.

8/30/25 – Shiur 526 – The “Epstein Files” – Do we have the right to know if someone is a threat to our community —whether a pedophile, abuser, or swindler?

Q: What happens when abuse is covered up, even if it's just initially covered up?

When abuse is covered up, victims are re-traumatized, their pain is exacerbated, and they often feel unsupported and alone, leading to further trauma.

8/30/25 – Shiur 526 – The “Epstein Files” – Do we have the right to know if someone is a threat to our community —whether a pedophile, abuser, or swindler?

Q: Were there people initially who denied, and maybe still deny, that Mrs. Leifer did anything wrong when the news hit?

Yes, there were denials both then and still today from some in the community who find it difficult to believe that there are female perpetrators.

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1. Rebbetzin Slovie Wolff
2. Rabbi Michal Frank
3. Rabbi Gavriel Friedman
4. Rabbi Zev Leff
5. Chazan Nissim Saal
6. Rabbi Naftoli Horowitz
7. Rabbi Yossi Gordon
8. David Kopciel

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