Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses whether or not one is able to fulfill the obligation of giving Tzadaka on Purim when giving anonymously. Video
Video Shiur: Why We Need a Rebbe
Watch: Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses the idea of having a Rebbe and who needs a Rebbe, in connection with Yud Shevat. Video
Can You Donate Blood For Payment
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses various halachos related to blood drives, specifically whether one is allowed to cause self-harm by donating blood when receiving payment for it. Video
Giving a Non-Jew a Bonus For the New Year
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses the concept of giving a monetary bonus to non-Jewish employees for the secular new years, and the halachic ramifications of that. Video
Online Smicha Celebrates Hey Teves with Farbrengen
Sunday Morning, graduates and students of Online Smicha joined together online for a farbrengen in honor of Hey Teves, led by Shluchim and fellow graduates Rabbis Shaul Wertheimer, Yechiel Krisch and Yisroel Ort. Full Story
Replacing the Hotel’s Water Bottle
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses the halachic ramification involved in taking a bottle of water from your hotel room, and whether or not one is allowed to replace that bottle with a similar one you buy at a store. Video
Using Someone Else’s Oil Without Permission
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses whether one is allowed to use the olive oil that belongs to another person to light their own Chanukah Menorah without permission. Video
Using a Thermometer on Shabbos
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses the options of using a thermometer on Shabbos to check whether people are sick with Covid-19. Video
What Halacha Says About Voting
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses the perspective on Halacha on choosing a candidate and voting ahead of the presidential election on Tuesday, November 3. Video
Watch: Virtual Kinus Torah in English
The Online Smicha program held a virtual Kinus Torah in honor of Sukkos presented by its rabbinical students from around the world joining together for an evening of learning. One of them was Zachariah Goldschmiedt of the Zusha band. Full Story, Photos, Video
Should Kids Fast on Yom Kippur
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses a common question by parents: should their kids fast on Yom Kippur? The difference between the ages of children and other practical Halachos. Video
Are You Allowed to Sanitize a Shofar
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com: Am I allowed to sanitize a shofar that was used by another person as a precaution during the Covid-19 pandemic and what can be done. Video
Calling The Electric Company on Shabbos?
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses whether one is allowed to call the electric company during an outage on Shabbos and does it fall under the category or Pikuach Nefesh. Video
Leaving a Maid Alone at Home
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses the halachic ramifications and possibilities of leaving a non-Jewish maid, cleaning help, or babysitter alone in a Kosher home. Video
Does Toothpaste Need To Be Kosher
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses whether or not everyday toothpaste and mouthwash need to be kosher and have a hechsher. Video
Teaching Torah Online to Non Jews
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses the practice of teaching Torah on media outlets such as radio, television, social media platforms, and websites where non-Jews can learn as well. Video
Things To Know Before Making a Siyum
Watch: Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses the importance of making a Siyum Masechta and the laws related to that, appropriate for now as we are approaching the Nine Days. Video
Listening to Music During 3 Weeks
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses the idea of not listening to music during unhappy days, specifically applicable to the Three Weeks between Shiva Asar B'Tammuz and Tisha B'Av. Video
Swimming and Showering on Shabbos?
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses a common issue for the summer days: can I for a swim on Shabbos? What about taking a shower? Video
Fleishig Spoon in Milchig Ice Cream
What is the Halacha if you stick a meat spoon into the dairy ice cream? Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com answers. Video
Obligation to Pay Workers on Time
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses the obligation to pay workers on time, a relevant issue now with the Covid-19 effect on businesses. Video