# <![CDATA[16. Ransoming Hostages: Where Methodology Meets Morale - Feat. Rabbi Johnny Solomon ]]>

From **Shu"T First, Ask Questions Later: R Moshe Kurtz** by R Moshe Kurtz.

- **Published:** Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:26:08 GMT
- **Duration:** 00:36:54
- **Audio:** https://anchor.fm/s/e8faed74/podcast/play/80266429/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-11-20%2F360679094-44100-2-8cb88abf36f1e.m4a
- **Page:** https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moshekurtz/episodes/16--Ransoming-Hostages-Where-Methodology-Meets-Morale---Feat--Rabbi-Johnny-Solomon-e2dg1nt
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At the time of this recording the State of Israel faces a hostage crisis on an unprecedented scale. R. Johnny Solomon shares a responsum from Aseh Lecha Rav (7:53) who argues that state-based-needs require state-based-solutions - and what that means for the broader genre of responsa literature. Our prayer is that this discussion be rendered l'drosh u'likabeil sechar - purely theoretical - speedily in our days. </p>
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