Halacha Headlines 12/13/25 – Shiur 539 – Narco Terrorist being blown out of the water – How does the Torah view it ? | The fascinating saga of the Bochurim in Japan | Dealing with suicide in our community
Dec 12, 2025
Dayan Chaim Yosef Dovid Weiss, a prominent rabbinic judge from Antwerp, discusses the complexities of drug smuggling in light of Jewish law. Rabbi Moshe Taub emphasizes community responsibility in reporting drug activity, especially with the rising dangers of fentanyl. Tzvi Gluck, founder of Amudim, addresses addiction and the critical need for emotional support to prevent suicide. The fascinating case of Bochurim trapped in Japan illustrates the often unseen challenges faced by the community.
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Bochurim In Japan Saved By Strategy
- Dayan Chaim Weiss recounts three naive Bochurim arrested in Japan for carrying 93,000 MDMA tablets.
- Clever cross-examination of a customs witness and selecting experienced local lawyers led to a remarkable legal defense.
Fentanyl Raises Communal Duty To Act
- Rabbi Moshe Taub connects modern fentanyl dangers to stronger halachic obligation to report dealers.
- He argues addiction and lethal adulterants raise communal responsibility to involve authorities.
Use A Rav To Facilitate Reporting
- Rabbi Moshe Taub tells individuals who fear reporting to go to a rav who can act on their behalf.
- He offers that rabbis can make the call to authorities for community protection.