Killer Cohanim in Context

The first Responsa in the series, we discuss the ramifications of joining the army for  Kohen (a Jewish Priest). This shiur was given in conjuction with Congregation Kol Israel (ckibrooklyn.org). Thank you to Rabbi Wolkenfeld for helping with the sources and for the translations.

This class was given by Rabbi Sam Reinstein on February 10, 2016.

Here is the source sheet.

Insert Controversy Here: A comprehensive Meta-Halaka

As an introduction to Responsa, we will be exploring the Halakhik process and look into a philosophy of Halakha. The process we will look into will put Responsa firmly in the center of the process. This shiur is largely based upon Meta-Halakha by Moshe Koppel, but has a lot of my own musings and thoughts. 

This class was given by Rabbi Sam Reinstein on January 27, 2016.

Here is the source sheet.