Watch: Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm, dean of OnlineSmicha.com, gave a shiur in Engish at the Kolel L'horaah Ma'asis of Crown Heights discussing the importance of a Jew being easily identifiable as a Jew. Full Story, Video
Before Choosing a Wedding Date
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com addresses what needs to be taken into account when scheduling a wedding date as engaged couples and their families prepare for the upcoming simcha season. Video
When Not to Listen to Your Parents
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses when one would be required to not listen to his parents, despite the importance and significance of the mitzvah of honoring one's parents. Video
Halachic Take on Undershirt Tzitzis
Watch: Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses the halachic approach to wearing cotton undershirt tzitzis as we enter the hot days of the summer. Video
Diverse Group Gets Tested For Smicha
One of the groups of the Online Smicha program, led by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm, was tested for on Sunday. Amongst them were lawyers, college students, teachers, and more. Full Story
Live: Kinus Torah to Discuss Vaccines & Cannabis
Live Thursday at 8:00 PM ET: A virtual Kinus Torah will be held by Online Smicha, featuring four doctors who graduated Online Smicha. They will discuss medical concepts in the light of Torah such as vaccines, cannabis and alternative medicine. Live
Does Eliyahu’s Cup Need to Be Toiveled?
Watch: Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses whether it is necessary to do Tevilas Kelim when one purchases a special cup for Eliyahu Hanavi to drink from on the night of the Seder. Video
Can Purim Tzedaka be Given Anonymously
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