Jewish law, or Halacha, is as ancient as it is timeless, providing a fertile ground for centuries of rigorous debate and discussion - and few enjoy this fundamental Jewish practice more than Haredi podcaster and billionaire real estate mogul David Lichtenstein. Together with Jonah, Lichtenstein, who runs the Lightstone Group and the acclaimed podcast Halacha Headlines, explains the different denominations within Judaism and how the Haredi, or ultra Orthodox, navigate Jewish law and life in a vastly secular world. From intermarriage to the internet, Sabbath observance to sexuality, Lichtenstein talks frankly and wisely about some of Judaism’s most taboo topics. Beyond this, Jonah and David explore the uniqueness of each human being and their mission on earth, how a strong moral compass guides you in both professional and personal challenges, and shed light on some of Judaism’s most sacred stories and teachings. 

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Host: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editor: Patrick Edwards); Consulting Producer: Bethany Mandel; Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald; Social Media Manager: Yuval Yosha; Graphic Designer Noah Bell; and Executive Assistant, Josie Rothschild.

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Mentioned in Episode

• District 51 Community Excellence Awards
• Rich Chavez Zbur 
• Equality California 
• Lightstone Group Acquires ExtendedStay 
• David Lichtenstein on Financial Recovery & Bounceback
• California State Jewish Caucus
• Halacha Headlines
• Lightstone Group 
• Definition of Haredi 
• Understanding Jewish Denominations 
• David Lichtenstein & The History of Lightstone 
• Lightstone Rated As Top 40 Company in NYC
• Yeshivas Mir 
• Jews & The Khmelnytsky Uprising
• Rabbi Akiva Eger
• Understanding the Talmud
• What Is The Mishnah? 
• David Lichtenstein’s Books 
• Halacha Headlines Episode About Child Molestation
• Halacha Headlines Episode About Non-Jews in a Non-Jewish World 
• Statistics on Jews and Intermarriage 
• AI Chatbot Convinces Teen To Commit Suicide