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
18 episodes
Renting Out a Catering Hall For Mixed Dancing
In Yoreh Deah 1:72, Rav Moshe discuss whether a wedding hall operator may rent out the hall to a couple whom he knows will have mixed dancing and whether it matters whether the couple can find another hall.
The Mechitza Requirement
In a series of six teshuvos, Rav Moshe traces the source of the mechitza requirement and clarifies how large a mechitza must be.
Actually, My Son's Not Jewish
In Even Haezer 4:21, Rav Moshe Feinstein addresses the shocking claims of a couple that their 27-year old son was actually adopted and not Jewish.
Undergoing a Potentially Deadly Surgery
In Yoreh Deah 3:36, Rav Moshe discusses with the Av Beis Din of London the serious and very relevant question of whether when can risk a potentially deadly surgery for the possibility of curing an existing disease.
The Wonderful Daughter With the Not-So-Wonderful Mother
In Even Haezer 4:9-10, Rav Moshe discusses the case in the Netherlands of a wonderful young girl whose circumstances of conception were far from wonderful and whether she is permitted to marry.
Is Monsey a Real City?
In Choshen Mishpat 1:40, two community leaders of the young, growing religious town of Monsey, NY turn to Rav Moshe Feinstein to clarify whether Monsey is a standalone city and to mediate between Monsey residents who have differing views as to ...
Forming a Breakaway Minyan in an Inappropriate Venue
Orach Chaim 1:31; When the growing Young Israel of St. Louis wanted to rent the ballroom of the Hamilton Hotel to accommodate the large yamim noraim crowds, the established Beis Medrash Hagadol turned to the Chief Rabbi of St. Louis, Rabbi Eich...
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.