90 episodes

A podcast where you ask and we answer questions of Jewish law in modern times. Hosted by Rabbi Ethan Tucker and Rabbi Avi Killip. To submit a question, email responsa@hadar.org.

Responsa Radio Hadar Institute

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

A podcast where you ask and we answer questions of Jewish law in modern times. Hosted by Rabbi Ethan Tucker and Rabbi Avi Killip. To submit a question, email responsa@hadar.org.

    Can I Buy a Non-Jew a Sandwich on Passover?

    Can I Buy a Non-Jew a Sandwich on Passover?

    I was trying to help someone on the street get some food. They asked for a sandwich, so I went into a nearby shop—and suddenly panicked because I realized it was Passover! What was I supposed to do in this case? What are the parameters of buying and touching hameitz for non-Jews during the holiday?

    • 38 min
    What Am I Allowed to Do at a Mock Seder?

    What Am I Allowed to Do at a Mock Seder?

    My family are coming in from 1000s of miles away for the eclipse on April 8th, but they won't be around for Pesah on April 22nd. I want to do a mock or model Seder with them, but I know some things are only supposed to be done on actual Seder night. What should I include or exclude? How can I make the mock Seder feel substantive, but at the same time, still a rehearsal and not a replacement of Seder itself?

    • 40 min
    Can I Put on a Play During the Megillah Reading?

    Can I Put on a Play During the Megillah Reading?

    I'm organizing my community's reading of Megillat Esther. Can I include English explanations or kids' plays between the chapters? What is at stake in breaking up the reading?

    • 34 min
    How Should Jewish Criminal Lawyers Respond to Crime Scene Photos? 100th Episode Update

    How Should Jewish Criminal Lawyers Respond to Crime Scene Photos? 100th Episode Update

    In celebration of 100 episodes of Responsa Radio, we're re-releasing our favorites with an update from Rav Eitan and Rav Avi at the end of the episode.

    Responsa Radio creator David Zvi Kalman's favorite is episode #9: I'm a lawyer who often has to look at crime scene photos. What are the considerations of k'vod ha-met (honor for the dead) that I should be taking into account in my job?

    • 21 min
    How Can I Make Coffee on Shabbat? 100th Episode Update

    How Can I Make Coffee on Shabbat? 100th Episode Update

    In celebration of 100 episodes of Responsa Radio, we're re-releasing our favorites with an update from Rav Eitan and Rav Avi at the end of the episode.

    Rav Eitan's favorite is episode #27: Can I set up my coffee maker on a timer before Shabbat to make my perfect cup on Shabbat itself? And if I can't do that, can I use a French press on Shabbat to get a better cup than instant?

    • 20 min
    How to Name a Baby Girl: 100th Episode Update

    How to Name a Baby Girl: 100th Episode Update

    In celebration of 100 episodes of Responsa Radio, we're re-releasing our favorites with an update from Rav Eitan and Rav Avi at the end of the episode.

    Rav Avi's favorite is episode #24: Brit Milah is an ancient and well-known ceremony to welcome boys into the world, but there's no such long-standing, equal ritual for girls. How should we think about this, and what are steps for the future when creating rituals like this?

    • 37 min

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