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1/3/26 – Shiur 542 – Are you taking medication? Are...

Halacha Headlines ·

2026/01/02

Why are they asking?Is it legal? May you lie? How’s it affecting High School girls? with Rabbi Zecharya Greenwald – Dean of Me’ohr Bais Yaakov Seminary – 13:17 with Mindy Blumenfeld – Renowned Therapist, lecturer and author – 35:36 with Dayan Yitzchok Grossman – Renowned Dayan of Bais Havaad and Poseik, Rosh Kollel in Silver Springs – 54:17 with Yair Bruck – Renowned Attorney – 1:15:16 מראי מקומות

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12/27/25 – Shiur 541 – Are sheitels only b’deieved?

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2025/12/26

Why do married women cover their hair?Is a tichel preferable to a sheitel? Why do some women shave their heads after marriage? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job with Rabbi Michoel Frank – Mora D'Asra of Kehilas Ohr HaTorah, Silver Spring, MD – 10:36 with Rabbi Dovid Genish – Rav of Kehillat Meam Loez, Ramat Beit Shemesh – 10:36 with Rabbi Tzvi Ortner – Rav of Linas Hatzedek in Boro

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12/19/25 – Shiur 540 – “Leil Shishi” & Friday...

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2025/12/19

What draws men to these gatherings?How do they impact the home — especially when alcohol is involved? What is the halachic basis for tasting food before Shabbos? What are the halachic concerns with entering Shabbos intoxicated or eating too close to Shabbos? What should an ideal Erev Shabbos look like? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job with Rabbi Chaim Aryeh Zev Ginzberg – Rav of

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12/13/25 – Shiur 539 – Narco Terrorist being blown...

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2025/12/12

Does a person smuggling in drugs have a Din of a Rodef?Should you report someone who's trying to sell drugs in the community? Should you report someone giving out alcohol irresponsibly? What to be aware of when someone asks you to take a package? What causes suicide in our community? How common is it? with Dayan Chaim Yosef Dovid (Chidu) Weiss – Satmar Dayan of Antwerp – 29:56 with Rabbi Moshe Taub – Rov of Young Israel of Holliswood, Rabbinic Editor of Ami – 52:28 with Tzvi Gluck – Founder of

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12/5/25 – Shiur 538 – Ponevezh Yeshiva: Understanding...

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2025/12/05

How common are controversies over leadership in the Litvish yeshiva system? Is the Ponevezh controversy unique?What were the main points of the machlokes and how did they develop? Who halachically owns assets donated to a yeshiva — the Rosh Yeshiva, the fundraiser, or the institution itself? When, if ever, may a yeshiva bring a dispute to secular arbitration or secular court rather than to Beis Din? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on

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11/29/25 – Shiur 537 – Sacred Roles, Serious Risks:...

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2025/11/28

What are the primary risks and the necessary gedarim?May a Rabbi teach Torah to women or girls? What about one-on-one? How should one handle a situation where women attending a class are not dressed modestly? What can be done about predators who exploit those they are being mekareiv? With Rabbi Larry Rothwachs, LCSW – Rabbi of Congregation Beth Aaron, Teaneck, NJ – 9:19 With Rabbi Daniel Travis – Rosh Kollel Torah Chaim, Yerushalayim; Mechaber Takanas HaShavim – 43:59 With Rabbi Benzion Klatzko –

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11/22/25 – Shiur 536 – Chareidim in the IDF – Now...

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2025/11/20

Now that there's a Frum brigade what's the justification of Frum people at least who aren't learning not to go to the army?If there's a shortage of soliders why wouldn't yeshiva bochurim be obligated to join – isn't Pikuach Nefesh Doche the whole Torah? If the Frum will become a majority in the country what will you do then? If Torah obligates hishtadlus, what is the minimum practical hishtadlus a nation must take to prevent harm? Can tefillah alone replace defensive capability? If the IDF ceased

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11/15/25 – Shiur 535 – Online Dating in the Orthodox...

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2025/11/14

How common is online dating in the Yeshivish community? What about Modern Orthodox?Is it ever acceptable to adjust your age, height, or weight on a dating profile? Should men and women post profile photos, and what are the concerns? Is using an older photo to appear younger misleading? What are the halachos of leaving feedback or “reviews” for shadchanim or daters? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q

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11/8/25 – Shiur 534 – Bullying by children and adults...

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2025/11/07

Why does bullying happen, and who is most at risk?How should victims respond, and what are the best ways for families, teachers, and community leaders to intervene? How should the bullies themselves be dealt with? What practical strategies can we employ to prevent abuse and foster respect? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job Guests: Rabbi Yitzchok Berkowitz – Rosh Yeshiva of Aish

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11/1/25 – Shiur 533 – NYC EXCLUSIVES: THE ERUV...

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2025/10/30

NYC ELECTIONSwith Curtis Sliwa – 1:14 The NY Eruv: Should you be carrying - Become educated Is NY surrounded by walls? Does that help? Was Reb Moshe's Shita a Chumra or a Kula And much much more.... with Rabbi Shmuel Pultman – Eruv expert on the board of the Eruv, Talmid of Reb Fishel Hershkowitz – 21:39 with Rabbi Zalman Graus – Dayan for over 50 years, Formerly Magid Shiur in Belzer Yeshivah, Editor of Otzar HaPoskim, Mechaber Seforim: Habori Vehashemoh; Kol Boi on Eiruvin; Milim shel

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10/25/25 – Shiur 532 – Men & Women Working Together:...

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2025/10/23

Risks, Concerns, and Practical SolutionsWhat’s the proper way to interact with male colleagues? How should a frum woman dress in the workplace? How do Heimish workplaces compare to secular ones? How should a woman respond to uncomfortable moments – like a handshake or a hug? Should she attend office events, parties, and social gatherings? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job with

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10/18/25 – Shiur 531 – Men & Women in a Mixed...

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2025/10/17

What are the risks and halachic concerns of a mixed gender workplace?Should conversations be limited to only what’s necessary for work? Can first names be used? What if a woman extends her hand to shake hands with a man? How can couples protect their shalom bayis when one spouse works in a mixed environment? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job Rabbi Moshe Hauer ZT”L with Rabbi Dr

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9/26/25 – Shiur 530 –Is Charlie Kirk in Gan Eden? Who...

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2025/09/26

Most religions teach that only insiders make it to heaven - what does Judaism really say about the eternal fate of righteous non-Jews? Can someone like Charlie Kirk merit Gan Eden? How do we balance admiration for non-Jews with the Torah’s command of Lo Sechaneim? with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg – Rabbi of Boca Raton Synagogue, Founder Yeshivah of South Florida – 13:53 with Rabbi Moshe Taub – Rabbi Young Israel of Holliswood, Rabbinical editor of AMI magazine – 27:49 מראי מקומות

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9/13/25 – Shiur 529 – Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur...

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2025/09/19

What’s your favorite Devar Torah for the Yamim Noraim?How can we make our Kabbalos last – and what really works? What’s the most powerful lesson you’ve learned this past year? What do you hope to carry forward into the year ahead? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job with Rebbetzin Slovie Jungreis Wolff – teacher, author and lecturer – 11:03 with Rabbi Michoel Frank – Rav, Ohr

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9/13/25 – Shiur 528 – “The Voice of Awe” – Halachic...

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2025/09/12

When does chazanus cross into tircha d’tzibburah?Can a chazan use popular tunes, repeat words, or sing with a choir? Should a professional chazan be hired for the Yamim Noraim, or is simplicity preferred? Is chazanus an ideal form of avodas Hashem — or is it frowned upon? What are the qualifications required of a Yamim Noraim chazan? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job with Rabbi

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9/6/25 – Shiur 527 – We are the REAL DEAL – The...

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2025/09/04

Kiddush Hashem in the workplaceCan you make make without cutting corners? Is there a concept of not doing Mitzvos in public that will cause non jews to ridicule us? And Much more...... with Rabbi Naftoli Horowitz – Managing Director at J.P. Morgan and acclaimed author and Lecturer – 15:10 with Rabbi Daniel Feldman – Rov, Ohr Saadya Teaneck – 37:18 with Rabbi Mordechai Farkash – Chabad Seattle – 50:18 with Rabbi Yossi Gordon – CEO of Chabad on Campus International – 1:08:53 מראי

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8/30/25 – Shiur 526 – The “Epstein Files” – Do we...

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2025/08/29

What level of proof is required before sounding the alarm?When risks are identified, should they be broadcast widely, or kept within a limited circle? What happens when victims are silenced, ignored, or when abuse is covered up? How can we, as a community, ensure that abuse is never minimized or swept under the rug? What role do journalists, news outlets, and podcasts play in exposing the truth and safeguarding the public? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded

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8/23/25 – Shiur 525 – UnKosher Competition – The Four...

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2025/08/22

Rabbi Berel Wein ZT”L – never published interview – educating our youth who don’t want to listenwith Rabbi Wein – Renowned Rov, Author and Lecturer – 16:03 The Headlines Quit Smoking Challenge – featuring David Kopciel, Stamford Hill, London with David Kopciel – 9:35 UnKosher Competition – The Four Halachic Red Lines in Business You Can’t Cross When is it prohibited to interfere with someone else’s pending transaction? (“Ani Hamehapech B’chararah”) When is it prohibited to capitalize on someone

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8/16/25 – Shiur 524 – Steal with a Click? The...

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2025/08/14

Can you own intellectual property?Can it be stolen if it's not tangible and there's no act of theft? Do you have to pay for enjoyment? Dina D'Malcusa Dina Aveida M'Daas And much more..... with Rabbi Yosef Dovid Josilowsky – Dayan, Beis HaVaad – 13:10 with Rabbi Chaim Jachter – Rav of Sha’arei Orah in Teaneck, Dayan on the Elizabeth Beis Din – 35:40 מראי מקומות

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8/9/25 – Shiur 523 – Tznius Standards: Clear Halacha...

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2025/08/04

What are the minimum requirements of Tznius when it comes to women’s dress? Are the reactions by girls/women when taught Hilchos Tznius any different than for Hilchos Shabbos and the like? What specific things are more difficult for certain women to be responsive to? How should Hilchos Tznius be taught so that it will be accepted? Can up to a Tefach be shown? Long skirts worn? Denim clothing? Slits in skirts? Should shul Rabbanim speak up against the lack of modest dress and prohibited interactions

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