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Shu"T First, Ask Questions Later

Moshe Kurtz
Halacha
Judaism
Rav Mordechai Pinchas Teitz
Jewish Law
Torah Education
Ona's Mamon
Halachah
Day Schools
Post-War Jewish Life
Knowledge Asymmetry
Economic Oppression
Financial Ethics
Market Economics
Jewish Price Regulation
Kashrut
Radio and Technology In Torah
Hapardes Journal
Halachic Matters
Shavet Halevi
Rabbi Tzvi Benoff

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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We welcome back Rabbi Elli Fischer who regales us with his historical detective work to piece together an angle to the 18th-19th century umbrella controversy that most readers miss when they study the Noda B'Yehuda (vol. 2, O.C. #30) and Chasam Sofer... more

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Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Sinensky is Director of the Lamm Legacy Project and Director of Judaic Studies at Main Line Classical Academy. We wish him a mazal tov on the re-launch of the new and improved Lamm Legacy Archives. And to celebrate it, we are sharing t... more

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Rabbi Dr. Jason Weiner joins the podcast to discuss a new paradigm in palliative care, one that redefines the conversation around end-of-life decisions. This episode explores how two of today's most respected halachic authorities, Rav Asher Weiss and... more

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Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Sinensky shares with us the scholarship of Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, who was a leading figure in Modern Orthodoxy known for his ability to bridge traditional Jewish law with contemporary thought. R. Dr. Sinensky highlights a particularly ... more

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Rabbi Elli Fischer
Expert in responsa literature and returning guest
Episode: 85. Umbrellas and the Austerity Gospel - Feat. Rabbi Elli Fischer
Rabbi Dr. Jason Weiner
Senior Rabbi and Executive Director of Spiritual Care Department at Cedar Sinai.
Cedar Sinai
Episode: 83. A Paradigm Shift in Palliative Care - Feat. Rabbi Dr. Jason Weiner
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

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Moshe Kurtz
Host known for facilitating engaging discussions on complex halachic topics with a diverse array of scholars.

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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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The content focuses on the study of Torah and Jewish law, offering a platform for guest scholars to engage in meaningful discussions around various responsa and their implications. Frequent topics include halachic rulings, historical analyses, and contemporary relevance, especially in relation to how Jewish law intersects with modern societal challenges. The podcast is characterized by its depth of inquiry, inviting scholars from diverse backgrounds, which contributes to rich dialogue about essential concepts in Judaism, including conversion, burial customs, and the evolution of halachic literature. This intellectual engagement helps listeners grasp complex ideas and encourages them to contemplate the practical applications of Jewish law in... more

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3. Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Sinensky
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5. Rabbi Shalom Rosner
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