Audio Roundup Special: Derech Halimud

by Joel Rich

Rabbi Efroni  Schlesinger 

Developing a Derech Halimud in Machshava/Halacha

https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/1178551

Part 1

Halacha and hashkafa are all from Sinai. Derech halimud is about looking at sources (early and later) to reach conclusions. (me-no pre-Sinai “natural law”?)

https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1179447/Developing-a-Derech-Halimud-in-Machshava/Halacha-Part-2

Part 2

Halacha and hashkafa (actions and stories) can be viewed as expressions of the same underlying ideas.

https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/1180202

Part 3

Reviews sources and opinions concerning “psak” in hashkafa. Some imply bet din can give a psak in hashkafa if they choose to, others imply there is no psak but one must choose a position held by Chazal.

https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/1179449/

Part 4

There may be “psak” in hashkafa according to some but it’s much broader than in halacha. As an individual you can evaluate approaches within the traditional Torah sources with rabbinic guidance and personal Torah orientation.