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- Yagdil Torah Boys Visit Bais HaVaad
- Current Yorucha Topic: Professional Malpractice
- Yorucha Testing Continues
- Mental Health Track Holds Timely Q&A Session
- New Sefer Released by Rav Moshe Zev Graneck
- Rav Wolfe Speaks at Agudas Yisroel Weekly Shiur
- Zoom Shiur with Brazil
- New Yorucha Chabura Opens in Marine Park
- Rabbi Grossman Visits Toronto Chaburos
- Pre-Shavuos at the Bais HaVaad
- Boca Raton Kollel Visits Bais HaVaad
- Bais HaVaad Releases Annual Shavuos Companion
- Pre-Shavuos at Kollel Zichron Gershon
- Rabbi Fuchs Addresses the Eruvin Chaburah
- Rabbi Weg's Pre-Shavuos Shiur
- Sheva Brachos at the Bais HaVaad
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Mental Health Track Holds Timely Q&A Session | | As part of the Bais HaVaad's ongoing commitment to addressing contemporary challenges through the lens of halacha and hashkafah, the Mental Health Track recently hosted a special Q&A session led by Rav Chaim Meir Roth.
The event drew a strong turnout and provided a valuable forum for discussing a range of pertinent mental health concerns. Rav Roth addressed numerous timely and practical questions with clarity and sensitivity, offering halachic guidance and thoughtful perspectives on the complex intersection between mental well-being and Torah life. | | | | | |
Rav Wolfe Speaks at Agudas Yisroel Weekly Shiur | On Wednesday, May 14th, Rav Yehoshua Wolfe delivered a guest shiur at the weekly Agudas Yisroel of America program held at Binyan Bais Eluzar on Miller Street in Lakewood. The shiur, led by Rav Gottesman shlit"a, follows the Yorucha curriculum and is currently studying the halachos of Bais Din. Rav Wolfe drew from his decade-plus experience as Menahel of the Bais HaVaad's Bais Din to share practical insights, to an audience both in-person and via Zoom. | | | New Sefer Released by Rav Moshe Zev Graneck | Rav Moshe Zev Graneck, Dayan at the Bais HaVaad, has published a new sefer delving into the complex halachos of tumah and taharah. Originally planned as a standalone volume, the work evolved into a commentary, Arpilai Tohar, on the classic Mei Naftoach by Harav Yehuda Leib Edel zt"l, a contemporary of Rav Akiva Eiger. This publication joins Rav Graneck's extensive portfolio, which includes seforim on the Rambam's Sefer Hamitzvos, the halachos of Orach Chaim, and zmanim. | | | Yagdil Torah Boys Visit Bais HaVaad | A class from the Sephardic Yeshiva Yagdil Torah recently visited the Bais HaVaad. The students, currently learning Bava Kama, were warmly welcomed by a panel of Dayanim including Rav Dovid Grossman, Rav Eliezer Gewirtzman, Rav Baruch Fried, and Rav Ariel Ovadia, the latter also the father of one of the talmidim. The boys had the opportunity to connect their Gemara limmudim with practical halacha, discussing real-world cases of damages and liability. | | | Boca Raton Kollel Visits Bais HaVaad | Ahead of Shavuos, Rabbi Luban's kollel from Boca Raton—where avreichim learn regularly with local baalei batim—traveled to Lakewood for a visit. During their trip, the group toured the Bais HaVaad and met with several of its dayanim, including Rav Shlomo Stein, who is also the uncle of one of the Roshei Kollel. The visit offered a meaningful opportunity to connect with poskim and deepen their connection with leading Rabbonim. | | | Sheva Brachos at the Bais HaVaad | | On Tuesday, June 10th, the Bais HaVaad hosted a beautiful Sheva Brachos in honor of the children of Rav Shlomo Stein, dayan at the Bais HaVaad, and Rav Mordechei Respler, Rosh Yeshiva of Long Beach.
The simcha was graced by the presence of prominent Rabbonim, including Harav Ralbag shlit"a, Rosh Av Bais Din of the Agudas Harabbonim and grandfather of the chosson; Rav Stein shlit"a, father of the chosson; Rav Respler shlit"a, father of the kallah; Harav Sholom Kamenetsky shlit"a; and Harav Gershon Ribner shlit"a, along with the Bais HaVaad's own dayanim and kollel yungerleit.
Heartfelt divrei bracha were delivered by Rav Dovid Grossman, Rav Stein, Rav M. Friedman, Rav Sholom Kamenetsky, and Rabbi Frish. The speakers paid tribute to the ba'alei simcha's dedication to harbotzas haTorah, their constant availability, and their deep sense of achrayus to the tzibur. | | | | | |
Pre-Shavuos at Kollel Zichron Gershon | As part of their Shavuos preparation, the yungerleit at Kollel Zichron Gershon completed their monthly bechinos for Chodesh Iyar, covering the sugyos of Hilchos Halvah and Schirus Poalim. These rigorous, closed-book exams are designed to gauge the deepening knowledge and practical readiness of the kollel's future dayanim. | The Kollel's rigorous schedule continues to prepare its members for addressing intricate and timely halachic challenges. | | | Rabbi Weg's Pre-Shavuos Shiur | | Rav Weg shlit"a delivered a pre-Shavuos shiur to the kollel, characteristically blending complex halachic concepts with meaningful practical insights. He emphasized that Shavuos is not only a commemoration of receiving the Torah, but a reenactment of Ma'amad Har Sinai—with its inherent sense of awe and reverence.
The shiur touched upon topics such as the use of tam elyon and tam tachton when leining under different circumstances, the original custom of a meturgeman during the kriyas haTorah of Aseres Hadibros, and the relevance of Hakhel as a resemblance of Matan Torah. | | | Rabbi Fuchs Addresses the Eruvin Chaburah | Rav Fuchs delivered a fascinating shiur to the Eruvin Chaburah, exploring the halachic considerations involved in constructing and using an eruv that incorporates boardwalks and waterfront areas. The discussion included practical examples, such as the eruv in Miami Beach and similar setups. | | | | | |
Current Yorucha Topic: Professional Malpractice | | The current Yorucha limud focuses on the halachos of professional and medical malpractice. The sugyos cover the responsibilities and liabilities of paid and unpaid professionals, including doctors, contractors, and financial advisors. Topics addressed include damage from poor performance, liability for detrimental advice, loss of revenue due to negligence, and halachic perspectives on insurance claims.
The curriculum explores four primary areas: general malpractice, medical malpractice, liability for potential revenue loss, and corruption/self-dealing. The halachos of arvus (guarantees), minhag hamakom, and dina d'malchusa are applied to determine professional responsibility. The topic concludes with a discussion of bribery, kickbacks, and ethical conduct for public officials and communal decision-makers. | | | Yorucha Testing Continues | Yorucha continues with providing tests on the current curriculum topics. The latest exam, focused on "The Bais Din Process," features 25 questions covering the most recent four-week unit. These assessments help learners review material thoroughly and measure retention. The test is available on the Yorucha online portal at the end of the relevant section. | | | On Monday, May 19th, Rav Baruch Fried, Dayan and editor of the Yorucha curriculum, gave a Zoom shiur to the Yorucha chabura based in Brazil. The chabura has been steadily learning Hilchos Tzedakah u'Maaser. Following the shiur, a live Q&A session with Rav Dovid Grossman and Rav Fried addressed real-life issues, including a meaningful discussion on the high cost of tuition in Brazil and its halachic implications through the lens of tzedakah. | | | New Yorucha Chabura Opens in Marine Park | Khal Tiferes Avrohom Zidichov, under the leadership of the Zidichover Rebbe shlit"a, has launched a Yorucha chabura as part of its learning programs. Located at 4017 Avenue P in Brooklyn, the chabura meets Sunday mornings following Shacharis and began with the first topic in the curriculum: Dina D'malchusa. The addition reflects the kehillah's ongoing growth and commitment to Torah learning. | | | Rabbi Grossman Visits Toronto Chaburos | | Over the extended Parshas Beha'aloscha weekend, Rav Dovid Grossman, Rosh Bais HaVaad, traveled to Toronto, where he visited several of our vibrant Canadian chaburos. Among them were the chabura at Kollel Toronto, under the leadership of Rabbi Goldner and Rabbi Silver, and the chabura at the Bobover Bais Medrash, led by Rabbi Ari Hofstedter and Rabbi Shmuly Kanner.
Rav Grossman delivered a shiur on the halachos of mischar bi'Shabbos (commerce on Shabbos), addressing contemporary cases such as online business activity and evolving employment structures. The shiur explored the practical ramifications of these developments within the framework of Hilchos Shabbos. | | | Bais HaVaad Releases Annual Shavuos Companion | | As in recent years, the Bais HaVaad once again published its annual Shavuos Companion, a widely used resource for those who dedicate the Yom Tov night to intensive Torah study. This year's edition presents a particularly intricate and thought-provoking case involving a partnership poised to purchase a multi-million dollar resort—until one of the partners attempts to withdraw and acquire the property independently.
The case study brings to life several core sugyos in Choshen Mishpat, including ani hamehapech b'chararah, shutfus, and mazik shi'bud chaveiro. The companion concludes with a comprehensive and authoritative p'sak issued by Bais Din, offering both clarity and depth to a real-world halachic dilemma.
The publication was met with exceptionally positive feedback from readers across the Torah community, who praised both the compelling presentation and the practical relevance of the halachic analysis. | | | | | |
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