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Halacha Headlines

Halacha Headlines
Halacha
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Halachic Debates of Current Events

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Do we also receive a Neshamah Yeseirah on Yom Tov?

Does it have any effect on our capacity to eat?

Is there any medical or scientific basis for the claim that calories are “absorbed” by the Neshamah Yeseirah and therefore don’t count on Shabbos and... more

What makes gambling so alluring, and how widespread is it?

To what extent is gambling linked to following professional sports?

What strategies are effective in helping someone quit gambling?

Should watching professional sports be banned?

If a chi... more

Does collateral damage in war have a limit – can you destroy a missile base that will kill many civilians in the town nearby. Can you hit a nuclear reactor that will contaminate millions?

Are citizens who support the regime considered combatants?

W... more

Can a family member who is less qualified be hired before a more qualified candidate?

Must admissions be based on merit?

When is nepotism allowed?

Can the Menahel/Principal keep any donations (bribes?) made to him personally? What if they are non-... more

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Rabbi Yehonasan Gefen
Dean of Kinyon Hilch HaShabes; author; Talmudic scholar
Kinyon Hilch HaShabes; Five Svarim
Episode: 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!
Dr. Diana (Miriam Isaacs)
Endocrine clinical pharmacy specialist
Cleveland Clinic
Episode: 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!
Meir Kaniel
Licensed social worker; running coach
Episode: 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!
Adam Ezekiel
Certified fitness trainer; performance coach; sports nutritionist
Episode: 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!
Yaakov Freedman
Psychiatrist, author and speaker
Independent/Medical practice
Episode: 3/21/26 – Shiur 553 – Gambling in the Orthodox Community — What’s causing it, and can anything stop it? To what extent is gambling linked to following professional sports?
Menachem Poznanski
Licensed clinical social worker; director of The Living Room
The Living Room
Episode: 3/21/26 – Shiur 553 – Gambling in the Orthodox Community — What’s causing it, and can anything stop it? To what extent is gambling linked to following professional sports?
Ike Dweck
Founder and CEO of the Safe Foundation
Safe Foundation
Episode: 3/21/26 – Shiur 553 – Gambling in the Orthodox Community — What’s causing it, and can anything stop it? To what extent is gambling linked to following professional sports?
Binyamin Zimmerman
Rosh Kollel of Semichas; Rav at Zomet Technology; captain in reserves; Halacha advisor to soldiers
Semichas Chaver, Zomet Technology
Episode: 3/14/26 – Shiur 552 – Operation EPIC FURY in Halacha – Hear from boots on the ground
Elyada Goldvicht
Founder/meyassid of Semichas Chaver; Rav in Ra'anana; organizes Halachic Sogis for Semichas Chaver locations
Semichas Chaver
Episode: 3/14/26 – Shiur 552 – Operation EPIC FURY in Halacha – Hear from boots on the ground

Hosts

Ari Wasserman
Host of the discussions, often leading conversations on critical halachic topics and featuring insightful guests.
Dovid Lichtenstein
Host and contributor on various discussions, particularly those dealing with community impacts and ethical dilemmas.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 899 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 States3 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 States3 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 States10 months 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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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.
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: What is the source for the Neshama Yisera on Shabbos according to the guests?
Rabbi Gefen traces it to the Gemara and Parshas Vayikra, with different Rishonim offering metaphorical or literal interpretations about why an extra soul or spiritual uplift is felt on Shabbos, and how Havdalah with spices relates to that loss.
2/28/26 – Shiur 550 – How Mental Illness Can Wreck a Marriage and a Divorce
Q: What happens if a spouse with mental illness refuses treatment? Can a Rav or Beit Din require treatment?
Yes, a Rav and Beit Din can become involved to require treatment when necessary, especially if it impacts the marriage.
2/28/26 – Shiur 550 – How Mental Illness Can Wreck a Marriage and a Divorce
Q: What needs to be disclosed about mental illness or personality disorders before marriage?
A proper diagnosis must be disclosed to the other side, ideally around the third or fourth date, after they've established a connection.

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This podcast provides engaging discussions around contemporary halachic issues, exploring a variety of topics related to Jewish law, ethics, and spirituality. Episodes frequently feature interviews with rabbis and experts who delve into the nuances of applying traditional laws to modern dilemmas. Noteworthy themes include the role of technology in Jewish life, the intersection of mental health and religious practices, and evolving gender roles within religious settings. The conversations often challenge listeners to reflect on their beliefs and practices while providing a platform for diverse opinions within the community.

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1. Rabbi Yehonasan Gefen
2. Dr. Diana (Miriam Isaacs)
3. Meir Kaniel
4. Adam Ezekiel
5. Yaakov Freedman
6. Menachem Poznanski
7. Ike Dweck
8. Binyamin Zimmerman

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