Living the halachic process

A series of responsa books written by the rabbis of the Institute for scholars and rabbis from around the world in all areas of Halacha.

Living The Halachic Process I

Living The Halachic Process II

Living The Halachic Process III

Living The Halachic Process IV

Living The Halachic Process V

Living The Halachic Process VI

Living The Halachic Process VII

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Miscellaneous
part 7

מציג 1-19 מ-19 תוצאות

Delayed Chanukat HaBayit

Besides making sure to fulfill house-related mitzvot such as mezuza and ma’akeh (installing a fence for one’s roof),...

Netilat Yadayim from a Chipped Cup

The gemara presents some of the rules for the kli used for netilat yadayim, including that it must...

Animal Experimentation

There is a machloket in the gemara and among the poskim regarding whether the obligation to avoid tza’ar...

Improper “Table” Manners?

We will first take a look at the “halachic” element and then, perhaps more importantly, try to put...

Unintentional and Innocuous Deceit

There are different sorts of cases that are included in the broad prohibition of geneivat da’at (deceiving someone)....

Reflecting on a Socio-Religious Trend

There are a number of crucial halachic and/or social issues in the forefront of rabbinic and community discussion....

Approach to Kidney Donation

[Let me begin with a little background on the question and answer. After deciding that I wanted to...

Ma’aser Kesafim from Proceeds of a Damage Suit Settlement

Refuah shleima! It is important to realize the nature of the practice of ma’aser kesafim. Tzedaka is a...

Inheritance Without Ma’aser Kesafim

We praise not only your willingness to forgo inheritance if halachically required, but also that you are not...

Receiving Credit Card Benefits on a Purchase for Someone Else

When Reuven gave money to the airline via his credit card based on Shimon’s request, it is indeed...

Taking Ribbit from a Non-Jew in Israel

The mishna states that it is permitted to lend money to a non-Jew with interest. However, the gemara...

Returning a Loan Affected by Currency Fluctuation

We cannot respond to the question’s “Choshen Mishpat” elements (i.e., the various monetary claims of the sides) without...

Paying Earlier than the Payment Plan Prescribed

Actually, the case you are asking about is easier to permit than the one that you assume is...

Tricking a Cheater

Cheating on a test is an example of geneivat da’at (deception), which is forbidden whether one fools a...

Respect for the Elderly

While one should be respectful of people in general, and certainly of older people, the mitzva regarding older...

Halachic Consequences of Use of Medical Marijuana

[We trust that our readership is aware of the significant distinction between drug abuse and the responsible use...

Hatarat Nedarim for a Pledge that Affects Others

First, we urge the beit knesset to consider stipulating that these commitments will not have the status of...

Altering an Oath Made at a Time of Need

We are glad you are well, with HaShem’s mercy. We praise your spiritual instincts under pressure and your...

Whose Responsibility is it to Install a Proper Fence?

In the context of the mitzva of ma’akeh, the Torah refers explicitly to a roof and requires a...