Shows
Dirshu Mishnah BerurahMB 316.12 - Trapping Animals on Shabbat: Halachic Guidelines for Domesticated and Wild CreaturesIn this episode, we explore the halachic complexities surrounding the concept of trapping animals on Shabbat. What defines an animal as domesticated? When does bringing an animal indoors cross into forbidden territory? We discuss key opinions from major halachic sources about handling household pets, birds, and stray animals, and clarify the role of intent, animal behavior, and the size of a home or courtyard in determining permissibility. 2025-07-2123 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMB 316.9 - Halachic Guidelines for Flea and Lice Removal on Shabbat: Permissible Trapping and KillingIn this episode, we delve into the halachic complexities of dealing with small insects—specifically fleas and lice—on Shabbat. We explore when removing or killing them is permitted, distinguishing between pain-based allowances and general prohibitions. Learn key rulings from classic halachic sources and understand the rabbinic versus biblical distinctions regarding trapping and killing small creatures on Shabbat.2025-07-1719 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMB 316.1 - Shabbat Laws of Trapping: Understanding Halachic Boundaries for Animals, Birds & FishIn this episode, we begin a new Siman on the halachic concept of trapping animals on Shabbat. We explore when trapping constitutes a Torah-level prohibition versus a rabbinic one. Topics include the distinction between enclosed but non-restrictive spaces (like a large house) and true confinement, differences in trapping birds, fish, and wild animals, and how intent versus outcome impacts the halachic status. Practical cases, such as closing windows in cold weather, are discussed with nuanced application of the principle of psik reisha.2025-07-1011 min
Women’s Gallery: Showcasing Women in Jewish Leadership(25) Scaling the heights of halachic scholarship, with Rabbanit Chamutal ShovalThis podcast is powered by LSJS. Visit lsjs.ac.uk/connect to learn about our Jewish learning journeys & find something that suits you. I’m delighted to welcome Rabbanit Chamutal Shoval, Director of the Susi Bradfield Women’s Institute of Halachic Leadership at Midreshet Lindenbaum, and a graduate of its rigorous five‑year program as a Morat Hora’a and Manhiga Ruchanit - empowering women with halachic authority and spiritual leadership and enabling female halachic leaders to claim their place in discourse, advisory roles, synagogues, schools, and more, both in Israel and abroad. She spent two tr...2025-07-0849 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMB 314.4 - 314.6 - Opening Barrels on Shabbat: Creating Spouts, Holes, and Halachic BoundariesIn this episode, we explore the halachic intricacies of creating openings in objects on Shabbat, focusing on wine barrels. We discuss when it's permissible to insert a spout or remove a lid, and when actions like piercing the side of a barrel or using a myrtle leaf as a makeshift tap are prohibited. Key distinctions are made between actions done intentionally to create a functional opening and those done for broader access, along with concerns about completing a utensil. Practical examples and rulings from classic halachic sources guide this nuanced analysis.2025-06-1917 min
Halacha Headlines6/21/25 – Shiur 517 – The “Iran War” – on the Halachic FrontlinesIs it prohibited to go to Minyan when the “Home Front Command” and Chief Rabbis say not to go?
Can you carry a phone on Shabbos to hear the warnings of incoming missiles?
Can you leave on the news (radio, TV, Internet) on Shabbos to hear what’s going on?
Should we say Hamapil before sleep, since we may need to immediately head to the bomb shelter?
Do you need to wash Netilas Yadayim before heading to a bomb shelter in the middle of the night?
Does the IDF need to be concerned that the bo...2025-06-191h 45
Israel Gap Year B'IYUNS2 EP5 Common Halachic Questions During Your Year in IsraelIn this episode of Israel Gap Year B’Iyun, Avi Proctor sits down with Rabbi Aryeh Ifrah, a Rebbe at Yeshivat Torat Shraga, to discuss the halachic challenges that students commonly face during their year in Israel—and beyond.With his deep knowledge of halacha and years of experience working with yeshiva students, Rabbi Ifrah shares practical advice on how to navigate everyday situations through a Torah lens.Together, they tackle key questions, including:How to handle Hilchot Shabbat issuesKashrut challenges when traveling or eating outHow to balance family expectations with halachic growthImportant day-to-day hala...2025-04-2751 min
Justice Unbound: Women, Religion and the State of Israel(11) Halachic PrenupsToo many women find themselves powerless in the face of get refusal or being trapped as an agunah. But halachic prenuptial agreements can change that. Rivkah explains how these agreements use legal and halachic tools to prevent injustice and why every couple--engaged and married--should consider signing one. Find the agreements here. Justice Unbound is made possible by the generous support of the Gimprich Family Foundation.2025-03-2623 min
History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast#152 - Jewish Physicians III – Ottoman Vignettes and Halachic Questions feat. Rabbi Dr Akiva TatzIn Eastern Europe quacks and soothsayers were in abundance, as were invented remedies whilst the Ottoman Empire provided refuge from Spain but came with its own risk.
But do the best doctors end up in Hell according to Jewish tradition? Can one give a vaccine that also kills people? And may one smoke on Shabbos to perform better surgery?
Chapters
00:00 The Landscape of Medical Practice in 18th Century Russia
02:55 The Role of Jewish Physicians in Europe
05:52 The Influence of Jewish Medical Practitioners in the Ottoman Empire
2025-02-1356 min
Classes by Mordechai DinermanDreams of Revision: The Role of Dreams in Altering Halachic RulingsIn the 1970s, a Chabad journal in Israel published a story about the Alter Rebbe reversing a halachic ruling based on a dream, sparking significant controversy. This incident opens the door to a fascinating exploration of a practice that was surprisingly common among Ashkenazic rabbis in the 12th and 13th centuries—using dreams to guide halachic decisions.
Dreams of Revision: The Role of Dreams in Altering Halachic Rulings
2024-08-211h 09
Shu"T First, Ask Questions Later49. Evasion, Avoidance and Workarounds in the Halachic System - Feat. Rabbi Daniel Z. FeldmanIn this episode, Rabbi Daniel Z. Feldman joins us to explore the fascinating themes of his book "Letter and Spirit: Evasion, Avoidance, and Workarounds in the Halachic System". We delve into the intricate strategies and mechanisms that have evolved within Jewish law to navigate complex ethical and legal dilemmas. Rabbi Feldman shares his expertise on how halachic authorities have employed "ha'aramos" to balance competing values and reconcile seemingly irreconcilable tensions. Through our conversation, we gain insight into the dynamic and adaptive nature of the halachic system, and how these strategies continue to shape Jewish legal and ethical discourse.
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Classes by Mordechai DinermanThe Masada Martyrs: Halachic Perspectives on History’s Hardest ChoicesHow does a halachic mind interpret the harrowing events at Masada, where Jewish rebels chose death at their own hands over surrender? In this class, we delve into this question, exploring not only the tragic case at Masada but also similar ethical dilemmas faced by Jews during the Middle Ages when confronted with forced conversions under Christian rule. The complexities of these historic moments offer deep insights into the moral and spiritual struggles that have shaped Jewish resilience and identity.
The Masada Martyrs: Halachic Perspectives on History’s Hardest Choices2024-05-221h 12
The Motivation Congregation: The #1 Torah & Mussar PodcastUnraveling Halloween: A Halachic Inquiry into Pagan Traditions and Jewish LawsAre you ready to unravel the mysteries of Halloween through the lens of Halacha? Brace yourselves as we dive into a discussion, breaking away from our usual format and exploring this secular festivity and its potential conflicts with Jewish law. We trace Halloween back to its roots, to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and its integration into Roman and Christian traditions. Are you curious if trick-or-treating or donning a costume might infringe on Halachic prohibitions? You're not alone, and we're here to explore these queries. But remember, we're not rabbis, so for practical Halachic guidance, always...2023-10-3013 min