Igros Moshe: Inside the Teshuvos
A deep dive into the teshuvos of Rav Moshe Feinstein zt"l, one at a time. Each episode takes a single teshuva from the Igros Moshe and breaks it down - the shaalah, the analysis, and the halachic conclusion - in about 20-25 minutes.
Episodes
11 episodes
Improving Appearance Via Plastic Surgery or Dieting
In Chelek 7, CM Siman 65-66, Rav Moshe discusses the permissibility of a girl who is worried about her shidduch prospects receiving a nose job and a woman who wants to diet to shed a few pounds.
The Classic Ambidextrous Tefillin Dilemma Revisited
Chelek 6; In a teshuva to his grandson, Rav Moshe addresses the age-old issue of someone who writes with one hand but uses his other hand for almost everything else.
Civil Marriage in Halacha
Even Haezer 1:74. Rav Moshe challengers Rav Henkin's view on the halachic impact of civil marriage.
Cholov Yisroel in America
Yoreh Deah 1:46-49. The history and lomdus of Rav Moshe's well-known kula with respect to "chalav hacompanies."
Does Tefillah B'tzibur Require 6 or 10?
Igros Moshe 1:28-30; In 3 different teshuvas, Rav Moshe defines the parameters of tefillah b'tzbiur.
Descendants of a Reform Kohen
Even Haezer 4:12; Teshuva to Los Angeles Beis Din discussing whether the chain of Kehuna was kept intact through Reform grandparents.