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Halacha Headlines

Halacha Headlines
Halacha
Judaism
Mental Health
Shidduchim
Israel
Jewish Law
IDF
Anti-Semitism
Technology
Trauma
Education
Shalom Bayis
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Marriage
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Halachic Debates of Current Events

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Collectors during davening - must give, can give or shouldn't give?

Are you מקיים a Mitzvah?

Are you obligated to give Tzedaka for someone who's collecting to buy their children an apartment?

Are musical Selichos prohibited or on the contrary shou... more

• What should the shevarim and teruah sound like? What are the different minhagim?

• The tekiah’s tone changed or wavered in the middle – is it still valid?

• When is it necessary to repeat only that particular blast, and when must the entire set b... more

When should a ba’al tefillah or ba’al keriyah be corrected - and when is it better to let the mistake go?

If someone’s talking, pacing, or other behavior is distracting the congregation, when is it appropriate for a gabbai or rav to intervene?

What... more

May a guest take leftover food home, or does the food remain the property of the host or caterer?

May a guest take flowers, centerpieces, decorations, or unopened bottles from the table after the simcha?

If someone accepted an invitation but failed... more

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Aharon Sorscher
Rov of Waterbury community, Dayan
Waterbury community
Episode: 9/5/26 – Shiur 575 – ELECTIONS IN ISRAEL – CHAREIDIM AND THE DRAFT | TZEDAKA QUESTIONS | MUSICAL SELICHOS
Yehoshua Pfeffer
Rabbi, Dayan; head of the Iyan Institute, leader in Haredi political sphere
Hatzibbur Hareidi / Degel Atzaira scene
Episode: 9/5/26 – Shiur 575 – ELECTIONS IN ISRAEL – CHAREIDIM AND THE DRAFT | TZEDAKA QUESTIONS | MUSICAL SELICHOS
Yitzchak Pindrus
MK, Degel Atzaira member; former Beitar mayor; political figure
Degel Atzaira
Episode: 9/5/26 – Shiur 575 – ELECTIONS IN ISRAEL – CHAREIDIM AND THE DRAFT | TZEDAKA QUESTIONS | MUSICAL SELICHOS
Rabbi Shimon Boxer
Talmudist and author of Sefer Shufra D'Shofar; expert in all aspects of shofar
Shofars expert, author
Episode: 8/29/26 – Shiur 574 – Shofar Blowing – When Have We Fulfilled the Mitzvah?
Rabbi Shaul Dov Felman
Baal Tokeh with ~40 years experience; Maggid Shiur
Yeshiva Nevi Tzion, Yerushalayim
Episode: 8/29/26 – Shiur 574 – Shofar Blowing – When Have We Fulfilled the Mitzvah?
Rabbi Yitzchok Berkowitz
Rosh Yeshiva of Esha Torah; founder and Rosh Kolol of Jerusalem Kolol
Esha Torah; Jerusalem Kolol
Episode: 8/22/26 – Shiur 573 – Correct Him - or Let It Go? When Should Mistakes in Shul Be Corrected?
Shmuel Fuerst
Dian of Agudas Yisroel of Chicago
Agudas Yisroel of Chicago
Episode: 8/15/26 – Shiur 572 – SIMCHOS IN HALACHA – MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED SHAILOS
Rabbi Ramesh Weinberger
Rov of Kiel Akadisha, Ish Kaadesh in the five towns
Kehilas Leiv Renana / Kiel Akadisha
Episode: 8/8/26 – Shiur 571 – A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RAV!! – Hear things you'll never see in writing – A peek behind the curtain
Reve Elyada Goldvicht
Rov of KLR, founder and rector of Semichas Chaver
Kehilas Leiv Renana
Episode: 8/8/26 – Shiur 571 – A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RAV!! – Hear things you'll never see in writing – A peek behind the curtain

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Ari Wasserman
Host of Headlines; Halacha Headlines related show activity

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 909 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 States8 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 States8 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 States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Content is seen as rigorous and thought-provoking, with strong community relevance.
Guest diversity and robust debates are praised, though some desire clearer audio quality.
Listeners appreciate the deep halachic sourcing and practical takeaways.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

8/15/26 – Shiur 572 – SIMCHOS IN HALACHA – MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED SHAILOS
Q: Can a guest take home leftover food from the shmugas board?
Yes, a guest may take home a small amount, but not take everything or deprive others of food, and the host's or Baal Simcha's stance matters.
8/8/26 – Shiur 571 – A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RAV!! – Hear things you'll never see in writing – A peek behind the curtain
Q: What is the main Tafkid of a Rov?
The guest describes the Rov's multifaceted role: teach Torah, be a Talmud Chocham, and crucially, serve as a compassionate, approachable guide who listens, mentors, and supportsBalabatim and young people.
8/1/26 – Shiur 570 – Jews in America 1776 - Jews in America 2026 - Anti Semitism In America
Q: What immediate steps should New Yorkers take to protect synagogues and Jewish institutions?
Work with local NYPD and precinct liaisons for professional security assessments, pursue grants for security upgrades, and engage community leadership to coordinate protection and reporting, while maintaining a calm, lawful approach to advocacy.
7/18/26 – Shiur 568 – The Battle Over Mixed-Gender Combat Units in the IDF
Q: Are there concrete compromises or models being proposed to balance Halacha with military necessity?
Yes, including training separation with combat integration, creating separate training bases while integrating in battle, and considering Hashmonai-style segregated battalions as an option to preserve religious soldiers while allowing some level of integration.
7/18/26 – Shiur 568 – The Battle Over Mixed-Gender Combat Units in the IDF
Q: What is driving the push to integrate women into combat units in the IDF?
A combination of legal pressure (Supreme Court directives), perceived military needs, and ongoing social equality agendas; however, the guests frame it as a challenge to Halacha and to the religious atmosphere essential for some soldiers.

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What is Halacha Headlines about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A tight focus on Halacha and practical Jewish life, the show features rabbis, educators, clinicians, and financial/tech experts discussing current events through a halachic lens. Topics span from marital dynamics, Shidduchim disclosures, Aliyah and living in Israel, gambling and risk, to modern health debates like GLP medications, and the intersection of Halacha with money, education, and public policy. Episodes often center on real-world decision-making for families and communities, with panel discussions and varied perspectives that highlight both traditional sources and contemporary applications. Noteworthy is the willingness to tackle controversial or timely issues (zionism, gender roles, state policy) via rigorous sources, practical gu... more

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2. Yehoshua Pfeffer
3. Yitzchak Pindrus
4. Rabbi Shimon Boxer
5. Rabbi Shaul Dov Felman
6. Rabbi Yitzchok Berkowitz
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