Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including items forgotten in camp, mezuzah on a L-shaped doorway, putting a travel bag with tefillin on the floor, and saying Veyiten Lecha with a partner.
Syria Will Be Yerushalayim and the Entire World – Eretz Yisroel?!
In this episode of the “Hilchisa L’Meshica” podcast, Rabbi Yehuda Shurpin discusses the ramifications of what Chazal say that when Moshiach comes Syria will be part of Yerushalayim, and the whole world will be Eretz Yisroel.
Bar Mitzvah: Siman or Sibah?
Anash.org Feature: This week’s Iyun Podcast by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, director of the Tzfunot Institute, discusses the origins of Bar Mitzvah at 13, whether from the story of Shimon and Levi in Shechem or a Halacha L’Moshe Misinai, and its ramifications with regards to the difference between a boy and a girl and the age of Bar Mitzvah for a non-Jew.
If Someone Took Yours, Can You Take Theirs?
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko explores whether one can take matters into their own hands against a thief or a debtor.
Mechanic Liability for Interim Car Rental?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including chazoras hashatz by one who did not daven, mechanic liability, mezuzah on a room used by a non-Jew, and status of gluten-free flour mixture.
Moshiach and the Wrong Way to Say “Avraham”
In this episode of the “Hilchisa L’Meshica” podcast, Rabbi Avraham Schneerson discusses the wrong way to say “Avraham” and an interesting Talmudic passage and its relation to Moshiach.
3 vs. 4: Yaakov’s Ladder vs. the Menorah
Anash.org Feature: This week’s Iyun Podcast by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, director of the Tzfunot Institute, discusses the secrets of Gimmel and Dalet in the teachings of the Rebbe and the Rogatchover, and its ramifications in the difference between Yaakov’s ladder and the Menorah.
When Can I Take Matters Into My Own Hands?
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko explores whether one can take matters into their own hands against a thief or a debtor.
Number of Times to Toivel in the Mikvah?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including accepting payment for speaking on Shabbos, Kohen becoming a doctor, taking sleeping pills on Shabbos, and how many times the Rebbe said to toivel in the mikvah.
Will We Remove Knives From the Table When Moshiach Comes?
In this episode of the “Hilchisa L’Meshica” podcast, Rabbi Yehuda Shurpin discusses the reason for removing or covering iron knives by benching, why we don’t do that on Shabbos, and whether it will continue when Moshiach comes.
Rebbi Yehuda vs. Antoninus: Yetzer Hara in the Womb or at Birth?
Anash.org Feature: This week’s Iyun Podcast by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, director of the Tzfunot Institute, discusses the Rebbe’s take on a debate about whether the yetzer hara’s influence begins in the womb or at birth, and the ramifications for Esav while still in Rivka’s womb.
Giving Pledge Money to a Different Shul?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including giving pledge money to a different shul, status of challa warmed in a fleishig oven, why we dry hands before bracha in the morning, and the reason for silk lining in a talis.
Did Sarah’s Challah Stay Fresh from Week to Week?
Anash.org Feature: This week’s Iyun Podcast by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, director of the Tzfunot Institute, discusses what really happened with Sarah’s dough — based on various sources in the Talmud, the Midrash, Rashi and Likkutei Sichos.
Mezuzos on an Airbnb House that I Own?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including mezuzos on a resort apartment that I rent out, sticker on Hashem’s name, folding a talis and reheating kugel on Shabbos.
Bankruptcy and Rent Control: Dina Demalchusa Part III
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko explores whether halacha acknowledges laws like bankruptcy, rent control, and tenant protections under the principle of Dina Demalchusa Dina.
Will Babies Need a Bris When Moshiach comes?
In this episode of the “Hilchisa L’Meshica” podcast, Rabbi Yehuda Shurpin discusses whether babies will be born circumcised when Moshiach comes, and if they would still need hatafas dam bris.
Milah: One-Time or Recurring Mitzvah?
Anash.org Feature: This week’s Iyun Podcast by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, director of the Tzfunot Institute, will discuss the Rebbe and Rogatchover on “peulah nimsheches” (recurring action), and its ramifications in the Bris Milah of Avraham Avinu, Dovid Hamelech and the Rebbe Rashab.
Round or T-Shape: Neck-hole of Chabad Tzitzis?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including taking medicine on Yom Tov, extra hole in Chabad taleisim, and the neck-hole of Chabad tzitzis.
Elections and Ethics: Dina Demalchusa Part II
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko explores how “Dina Demalchusa” recognizes democratically elected leaders, shaping the Jewish approach to secular law under elected governments, and how it applies to traffic laws, zoning regulations, rent control, and more.
Eretz Yisrael: Gift or Inheritance?
Anash.org Feature: This week’s Iyun Podcast by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, director of the Tzfunot Institute, will present the Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the difference between “matana” and “yerusha” in Hashem’s promise of Eretz Yisrael to Avraham, and the connection with the two times the Jewish people entered the land: in the days of Yehoshua and Ezra Hasofer.