Contemporary Questions, Halachic Answers by Rabbi Simcha Lauer

Tackling the Halachic questions of real-world scenarios based on the weekly Parsha

What happens when real-life dilemmas are viewed through the lens of halachah?

Contemporary Questions, Halachic Answers is a captivating collection of startling, inspiring and true news stories that raise real halachic questions rooted in the complexities of modern life.

Anchored to the weekly parashah, you’ll discover an eye-opening, real-life scenario that made headlines in recent years, followed by the compelling halachic challenges it raises and a wide selection of related stories. The analysis journeys through the full breadth of Torah sources ― from the Gemara and Rishonim to Acharonim and today’s leading Poskim ― revealing how halachah continues to address even the most unexpected challenges of our times.

Whether at the Shabbos table, in the classroom, or in the beis midrash, Contemporary Questions, Halachic Answers will spark meaningful discussion and a deeper appreciation for halachah in action.