Tag: Ashkenaz

Ep. 103 Halakhic Process 19 – Early Ashkenaz Law vs. Custom

My apologies for the poor audio quality; the batteries in my recorder ran out so I used my cell phone to record. However, today’s installment of Halakhic Process focuses on the halakhic methodology of the Ba’alei Tosafot, in particular their conflicting opinions on the relationship between law and custom.

Halakhic Process 19 – Early Ashkenaz Sources (PDF)

Halakhic Process 19 – Early Ashkenaz Law vs. Custom




Episode 20 – Politics of Exclusion: Sephardim vs. Ashkenazim

Rabbi Yuter discusses Chaham Tzvi Responsa no. 38, featuring a conflict between an established Spanish/Portuguese synagogue and members crossing over to the newer Ashkenazi synagogues.

Politics of Exclusion – Sephardim vs. Ashkenazim