Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including bowing at the end of shmone esrei, making a sukkah next to an overhang, Krias Hatorah with some people sleeping, and HaShem’s name written in English.
Will Eliyahu Hanavi Renew the ‘Real’ Semicha?
In the third episode of the “Hilchisa L’Meshica” podcast, Rabbi Yehuda Shurpin delves deeper into how the Rebbe understands the Rambam’s opinion on when Eliyahu will come and the controversy over the attempted renewal of semicha in 1538.
How a Stolen Sukkah Can Be Kosher
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko discusses ta’us akum as it applies to skip lagging and taking advantage of a glitch in an airline’s website. Listen here.
Would the Rebbe Approve the Name of This Podcast?
In the second episode of the “Hilchisa L’Meshica” podcast, Rabbi Avraham Schneerson explores whether the Rebbe would approve of the podcast name and the differences between the Rebbe and the Chofetz Chaim in learning halachos related to the geulah.
Bochurim Taking Food From the Yeshiva Kitchen?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including bochurim taking food from the yeshiva kitchen, is bankruptcy recognized in halacha, a dog in shul, and why we don’t round the corners of blankets.
The Social Media Effect: Halachos of Lo Sachmod
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko delves into the nuances of lo sachmod – envy, explaining what is permitted and what is not with practical examples. Listen Here.
Futuristic Podcast Addresses ‘Hilchisa L’mishicha’
Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad hosted a new weekly podcast with 20-30 minute episodes that explore on topics of Moshiach and Geulah in an innovative and fresh manner.
Putting on Tefillin With an Apostate?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including mentioning your father or mother by name, putting on tefillin with an apostate, and bracha acharona on wine from France with fruits from Eretz Yisroel.
Flying Under the Radar: Torah-Approved Travel Hacks
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko discusses ta’us akum as it applies to skip lagging and taking advantage of a glitch in an airline’s website. Listen here.
Giving Tzedaka During the Night?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including giving tzedaka at night, davening mairiv early on the night of the bar mitzva, and sleeping on the floor.
Pull Apart Challah for Lechem Mishneh?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including tree swing on Shabbos, birkas haTorah when waking up during the night, and what day to keep Shabbos on the American Samoa islands.
Sitting on a Tree Swing on Shabbos?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including tree swing on Shabbos, birkas haTorah when waking up during the night, and what day to keep Shabbos on the American Samoa islands.
Is “I’ll Pay You Tomorrow” Crossing the Line?
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko discusses the halachos of delaying payment for employees. Listen here.
When is Stealing Actually Allowed?
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko discusses the halachos of stealing and harvesting organs from the deceased. Listen here.
Special Bracha on the Grand Canyon?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including milk after meat for toddlers, taking mezuzos when moving, bracha on the Grand Canyon, and standing for Krias Hatorah.
Kashering a Microwave on Vacation?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including carrying muktzah backhandedly, rinsing the Shabbos dishes, kashering a microwave, and showering after mikvah.
Is It Stealing to Harvest Organs from the Deceased?
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko discusses the halachos of stealing and harvesting organs from the deceased. Listen here.
Sewing on Rosh Chodesh in Case of Need?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including the bracha on papaya, sewing on Rosh Chodesh in case of need, wrapping tefillin over an indecent tattoo, and kiddush on a shot glass.
Learning Torah at the Swimming Pool?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including speaking after Hamapil, onions in a salad overnight, and learning at the swimming pool.
Ordering Black Coffee at Starbucks?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including demanding a refund for a pulled hechsher, paying a substitute less, tablecloth when eating, and a black coffee at Starbucks.