Responsa Radio

A reasonable and not-boring podcast about Jewish law


Ever wanted to know the answer to some deep and challenging questions in halakhah (Jewish law)? Join R. Avi Killip interviewing R. Ethan Tucker with questions sent in by you (the public!) on all sorts of details of Jewish law.

Have a question about Jewish law you’d like answered on the show? Send an email to R. Ethan Tucker at halakhah@mechonhadar.org. You can also leave a message at 215-297-4254.

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Are non-Jews allowed to take on mitzvot?

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We’re back with more from Responsa Radio, this time asking the question: Can non-Jews observe mitzvot? Tune in to find out more from Rabbi Avi Killip and Rabbi Ethan Tucker.

Can I See My Therapist on Shabbat?

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We’re back with another Responsa Radio episode, asking the question: Can I See My Therapist on Shabbat? Tune in to find out more from Rabbi Avi Killip and Rabbi Ethan Tucker.

59 Can I bow down during karate class?

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Can I bow down to the elders during my Karate class? Does Jewish law treat all bowing and salutes – whether part of a traditional class ceremony or directed toward a civic leader – the same?