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Back to Search7/19/25 – Shiur 521 – Jew vs. Jew: The Housing Fight Tearing Rockland Apart
Episode 445
Is it permissible according to Halacha to establish communal guidelines or enactments that restrict the sale or purchase of homes within a defined radius of the community?
May a Jew purchase propert…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
7/12/25 – Shiur 520 – When is competition allowed and when does it violate “Hasagas Gevul”?
Episode 444
Can a second business open up next to another and compete?
What if the second business will hurt or destroy the first business?
What does a Beis Din do when potential Hasagas Gevul issues come before…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
7/5/25 – Shiur 519 – Hashgacha Pratis: is Hashem watching over you every minute..
Episode 443
The Shitos in the Rishonim
The Baal Shem Tov and the Gra's Shita
If you hold like the Rambam and the Ramban's Shita are you an Apikorus according to the Gra and Baal Shem Tov
Is Hashem busy with the …
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
6/28/25 – Shiur 518 – Into the Danger Zone? The risks of being in Israel during a time of war. When is risk-taking permitted?
Episode 442
Can you visit Israel during a war due to the danger?
How do hospitals deal with patients during missile alerts?
Is there an obligation to go to a bomb shelter while you are learning Torah?
Is it perm…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
6/21/25 – Shiur 517 – The “Iran War” – on the Halachic Frontlines
Episode 441
Is 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 (r…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
6/14/25 – Shiur 516 – The irreligious and Yayin Nesech Clearing up common misconceptions
Episode 440
Why is wine touched by a non-Jew prohibited? Does this prohibition apply to a non-Jew who’s not an idol worshipper?
Is this extended to a nonreligious Jew who doesn’t keep Shabbos?
What is the status…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
5/31/25 – Shiur 515 – Is A Psychedelic Trip the Derech HaShem?
Episode 439
Is using psychedelic drugs to get close to Hashem a Mitzvah or Aveira?
What about for therapeutic and recreational purposes?
How do psychedelics affect people and what are the side effects?
Are peopl…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
5/24/25 – Shiur 514 – Should Boys and Girls Turn to Friends for Dating Advice? Is it Helpful or Harmful?
Episode 438
Should a boy consult with his friends, like his roommate or chavrusa, if they think he should date a given girl?
Is there a problem discussing the attractiveness of a potential Shidduch with friends?…
Published on 7 months ago
5/17/25 – Shiur 513 – When One Spouse Becomes Less Religious or Irreligious
Episode 437
Can we trust the wife she did zayin nekiiim and went to the mikvah?
Can we trust their kashrus if they say things are kosher or they didn’t make the utensiks treif?
Does their food have a din of פת …
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
5/10/25 – Shiur 512 – How easy is it to “hit it big”? What are the pitfalls of starting your own business?
Episode 436
Is the belief among Yeshiva bochurim that making money is easy — fact or fiction? According to Halacha, what happens when business partners fail to discuss equity upfront? What if one partner works …
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago