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Shu"T First, Ask Questions Later

Moshe Kurtz
Halacha
Judaism
Jewish Law
Rav Mordechai Pinchas Teitz
Medical Ethics
Jewish Medical Ethics
Torah Education
Rabbi Dr. Fred Rosner
Shabbat
Modern Orthodoxy
Halachah
Post-War Jewish Life
Day Schools
Ona's Mamon
Torah Learning
Maimonides
Kashrut
Hapardes Journal
Jewish Price Regulation
Market Economics

Shu"T First, Ask Questions Later puts the study of Torah front-and-center by inviting guest scholars to present, debate and provide listeners with a dynamic conversation of the topic at hand. In addressing the responsum of their choice, they will be asked to provide relevant historical background, distill the halachic/social considerations, offer unique methodological insights, and make an argumen... more

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Recent Guests

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Expert in responsa literature and returning guest
Episode: 85. Umbrellas and the Austerity Gospel - Feat. Rabbi Elli Fischer
Rabbi Dr. Jason Weiner
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Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Sinensky
Director of the Lamm Legacy Project and Director of Judaic Studies at Mainline Classical Academy
Episode: 82. Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm's Halachic Heroism - Feat. R. Dr. Tzvi Sinensky
Rabbi Yosef Weisenfeld
Rosh Kolel of Aberdeen, New Jersey; author of "Derech Ha'Ir"
Episode: 81. A Psak Heard Round the World: Are We Facing Jerusalem or the Congo? - Feat. R. Yosef Weisenfeld
Rabbi Shalom Rosner
Rabbi of Nofesh Shemesh, world-renowned Daf Yomi instructor and Rosh Beit Midrash
Mahon Lev
Episode: [Shtark Tank] Rav Shalom Rosner on the Legacy of Dr. Fred Rosner z"l
Rachel Rosensweig
Teaches Gamara and HaLaHa at Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls and a fellowship recipient
Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls
Episode: 80. Conjoined Twins and A Tribute to Rav Tendler zt"l - Feat. Rachel Rosensweig
Rav Yitzy Tanner
Rabbinic Intern at Shari Tfiloh in Teaneck, New Jersey
Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary
Episode: 79. Should I Join the Army? A Responsum of Rav Zev Wolf Leiter - Feat. R' Yitzy Tanner
Rabbi Daniel Korobkin
Mara D'Astra of Beth Avram Yosef of Toronto Congregation, expert in medieval Jewish philosophy
Beth Avram Yosef of Toronto Congregation
Episode: 78. Education vs. Excommunication: The Rashba Combats a Communal Rupture - Feat. Rabbi Daniel Korobkin
Rabbi Yehoshua Domosh
Rabbi with expertise in Kashrus industry
Cohort of the Rabbinical Alliance of America
Episode: 77. A Distillation of the (Pesach) Kashrus Industry - Feat. Rabbi Yehoshua Domosh

Host

Moshe Kurtz
Host of the show, guiding in-depth conversations on halacha, Jewish thought, and ethics; known for steering interviews with scholars and discussing historical responsa.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Love the format and episodes

    Great program. Please share the email address as I sent a note and it bounced back

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rabbi Ben
    United States8 months ago

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Guests often bring unique archival or historical perspectives that enrich discussions.
The show is a strong resource for understanding how classical rulings apply today.
The host fosters rigorous dialogue with thoughtful synthesis of tradition and modern issues.
Guests consistently provide deep halachic analysis grounded in historical context.
Content is high-quality and well-researched, appealing to scholars and students alike.

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80. Conjoined Twins and A Tribute to Rav Tendler zt"l - Feat. Rachel Rosensweig
Q: What made the Rav Tendler side of the family unique?
Rav Moshe Dovid Tendler was deeply involved in medical ethics and facilitated research for his father-in-law, Rav Moshe Feinstein, which distinguished him within the family.
55. What Happens When Halacha Appears to Get History Wrong? - Feat. Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter
Q: Can I jump in briefly? I think Rosala Vechik also iconically was known as one of our, you know, Risenachronim, if you will.
The discussion shifts to how Rav Moshe's stance on consolidating mourning days is not unique and ties back to historical debates about commemorating tragic events.
55. What Happens When Halacha Appears to Get History Wrong? - Feat. Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter
Q: Rabbi, please share with us this Chuvah ve-gros Moshe and let us know why you chose it.
Rabbi Schachter introduces the Chuvah about Jewish memory and its historical context, particularly its lack of a commemorative fast for the Shoah.
56. A View from the Vanguard: A Conversation with a Contemporary Posek - Feat. Rabbi Asher Bush
Q: Can you summarize what the salient points were regarding praying for Eretz Yisrael?
Rabbi Bush explains the distinction between the regular public prayers for Israel and the more passionate requests that are generally avoided on Shabbos, emphasizing the importance of solidarity during crises.
56. A View from the Vanguard: A Conversation with a Contemporary Posek - Feat. Rabbi Asher Bush
Q: What inspired you to go ahead and actually publish your own Shu't et Shuvos?
Rabbi Bush discusses the gradual process of writing, driven by the need to address contemporary questions in Halachah that have not been adequately handled.

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This show centers on the careful study of Torah through guest scholars who present, debate, and translate complex halachic issues into contemporary relevance. Episodes frequently explore responsa, historical debates among major rabbis, and the crossroads of Jewish law with medicine, ethics, and modern technology. Notable angles include the evolution of halakhic reasoning, the interplay between tradition and modernity, and the test case style discussions that unpack how rulings were formed and why they matter today. A distinctive trait is the rigorous pairing of historical context with practical implications, making it helpful for listeners seeking deep, thoughtfully argued Jewish legal discussions and their real-world applications.

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