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Halacha Headlines

Halacha Headlines
Halacha
Judaism
Mental Health
Shidduchim
Israel
Jewish Law
IDF
Anti-Semitism
Technology
Trauma
Shalom Bayis
Education
Pesach
Kiruv
Rabbinic Responsibility
Rabbinic Guidance
Hamas
Marriage
Zionism
Synagogue

Halachic Debates of Current Events

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Latest Episodes

NO DRIVER. NO MELACHA. NO PROBLEM?!

Is the driverless car the ultimate Shabbos loophole — or a blatant חילול שבת?

When technology takes the wheel, does Halacha hit the brakes?

with Rabbi Rabbi Yisroel Krengel – Tzomet Institue – 21:20

with Rabbi... more

• How did lavish Simchas Beis HaShoeva celebrations turn into drinking parties with out-of-control buchurim - and who is responsible for what happens?

• Are wealthy “gevirim” fueling a dangerous drinking culture in our community? Are they violating ... more

Is drinking among American yeshiva bochurim learning in Israel getting worse?

Why has drunkenness become part of Simchas Beis Hashoeva celebrations?

Who is responsible - yeshivos, parents, the bochurim themselves, or the Gevirim throwing the partie... more

Why does the Mishnah say בן שמונה עשרה לחופה? Is 18 an ideal age or a requirement?

How do we reconcile the different ages for marriage mentioned by Chazal and the Poskim?

What should a young man have in place before getting married - Torah learning... more

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Yisroel Krengel
Head of the English Education Department at Machon Tzomet
Machon Tzomet
Episode: 11/7/26 – Shiur 582 – SELF DRIVING CARS ON SHABBOS?!
Benjamin Yasgur
Rabbi Emeritus of Century Village in Florida
Century Village
Episode: 11/7/26 – Shiur 582 – SELF DRIVING CARS ON SHABBOS?!
Chaim Aryeh Zev Ginzberg
Rav of the Chofetz Chaim Torah Center and author of Divre Chachamim
Chofetz Chaim Torah Center
Episode: 10/31/26 – Shiur 581 – Drunk in Yerushalayim: Who’s Responsible for the Yeshiva Drinking Crisis?
Dovid Kaplan
Mashgiach Ruchani at Yeshivas Beis Yisrael and senior lecturer at Ohr Somayach
Yeshivas Beis Yisrael
Episode: 10/31/26 – Shiur 581 – Drunk in Yerushalayim: Who’s Responsible for the Yeshiva Drinking Crisis?
Rivka Press Schwartz
Associate principal of SAR High School and director of research at Machon Siach
SAR High School
Episode: 10/31/26 – Shiur 581 – Drunk in Yerushalayim: Who’s Responsible for the Yeshiva Drinking Crisis?
Rafael Kleinman
Educator and resident of Jerusalem
Episode: 10/24/26 – Shiur 580 – Drunk in Yerushalayim: What went wrong at the lavish Simchas Beis Hashoeva celebrations? What’s to be done with the Yeshiva drinking culture?
Yitzchak Breitowitz
Posek, rabbi and senior lecturer at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach
Yeshivas Ohr Somayach
Episode: 10/24/26 – Shiur 580 – Drunk in Yerushalayim: What went wrong at the lavish Simchas Beis Hashoeva celebrations? What’s to be done with the Yeshiva drinking culture?
Ethan Eisen
Licensed clinical psychologist in Israel and the United States who treats trauma-related issues
Episode: 10/24/26 – Shiur 580 – Drunk in Yerushalayim: What went wrong at the lavish Simchas Beis Hashoeva celebrations? What’s to be done with the Yeshiva drinking culture?
Yitzchok Silber
Posek, Rav at the Mir Yeshiva, author and expert on shidduchim and Shalom Bayis
Mir Yeshiva
Episode: 10/17/26 – Shiur 579 – What’s the right age to date and get married?

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Ari Wasserman
Host of Headlines; Halacha Headlines related show activity

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 912 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 States10 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 States10 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 States3 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

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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.

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#211
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#90
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#100
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11/7/26 – Shiur 582 – SELF DRIVING CARS ON SHABBOS?!
Q: Why is the Shabbos bus permitted for residents with mobility limitations, and why is it not permitted for a healthy person?
Yasgur says the program relies on the allowance to ask a non-Jew for help when someone is physically distressed and cannot manage ordinary activities. For a healthy person, he says the relevant restrictions would still apply.
11/7/26 – Shiur 582 – SELF DRIVING CARS ON SHABBOS?!
Q: Can an older person program a car to take them to synagogue on Shabbos, without payment or travel beyond the Sabbath boundary?
Krengel says Machon Tzomet would not permit an automated car for ordinary use. He notes that current vehicles are not fully automated and distinguishes mobility devices designed for people with mobility challenges from ordinary transportation.
10/31/26 – Shiur 581 – Drunk in Yerushalayim: Who’s Responsible for the Yeshiva Drinking Crisis?
Q: How should a parent handle that situation now that the child is already drinking?
For a child living at home, Schwartz recommends clear restrictions and reducing access to alcohol when there is concern. For older students away at yeshiva, she stresses communicated values and addressing the wider environment, including the role of institutions and adults.
10/31/26 – Shiur 581 – Drunk in Yerushalayim: Who’s Responsible for the Yeshiva Drinking Crisis?
Q: What's the reason for that?
Schwartz says social drinking is more common in Orthodox communities, while marijuana use is more associated with solitary activity; she also points to affluence and a culture that valorizes high-end alcohol.
10/17/26 – Shiur 579 – What’s the right age to date and get married?
Q: Is marriage ever a solution to mental illness?
Yaakov Freedman says marriage is not a solution and can be highly stressful. He recommends a sustained period of stability, often around a year, and a treatment-team discussion before someone with mental illness pursues marriage. Potential spouses should have honest, open conversations about diagnosis, treatment and support needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Halacha Headlines

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. Benjamin Yasgur
3. Chaim Aryeh Zev Ginzberg
4. Dovid Kaplan
5. Rivka Press Schwartz
6. Rafael Kleinman
7. Yitzchak Breitowitz
8. Ethan Eisen

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