10/31/26 – Shiur 581 – Drunk in Yerushalayim: Who’s Responsible for the Yeshiva Drinking Crisis?
From Halacha Headlines by Halacha Headlines;Dovid Lichtenstein.
- Published: Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:59:17 -0400
- Duration: 1:37:58
- Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/f7wsgv7xnudqiwue/Headlines_10-31-26.mp3
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- How did lavish Simchas Beis HaShoeva celebrations turn into drinking parties with out-of-control buchurim - and who is responsible for what happens?
- Are wealthy “gevirim” fueling a dangerous drinking culture in our community? Are they violating Lo Sa'amod al Dam Re'echa?
- Why are some Roshei Yeshiva unwilling to confront the problem? Is “Boys will be boys” an acceptable response?
- Why is alcohol such a serious problem among Orthodox teenagers and bochurim?
Host: Ari Wasserman
with Rabbi Chaim Aryeh Zev Ginzberg – Rav of the Chofetz Chaim Torah Center, Cedarhurst NY – 10:00 with Eliezer – Resident of Yerushalayim – 40:30 with Rabbi Dovid Kaplan – Mashgiach Ruchani, Yeshivas Beis Yisrael and Senior Lecturer, Ohr Somayach – 46:03 with Dr. Rivka Press Schwartz – Associate Principal of SAR High School and Director of Research at Machon Siach – 1:03:17
Conclusions and Takeaways – 1:30:19