Halacha Headlines is a weekly Jewish law podcast hosted by Ari Wasserman, who discusses current events and life questions with rabbis and other experts. The feed lists 75 episodes, released weekly at roughly 65 to 90 minutes. Estimated downloads are 6,000 to 15,000 per episode, implying about $110 to $380 per host-read mid-roll. Its site claims 5.5 million total downloads.
Weekly long-form Jewish law show with a large claimed download base
- Weekly cadence with 75 episodes on Apple Podcasts and a 4.5 star average from 483 ratings.
- Website claims 5.5 million downloads over 580 episodes, supporting an estimated 6,000 to 15,000 per episode.
- Each episode brings in rabbis, therapists or financial experts, so topics match products around marriage, money and community.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, panel discussion, topical deep dive
- Tone
- scholarly, earnest
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 65 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed or on the website pages provided, and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles such as 'Elections in Israel - Chareidim and the Draft' and 'The Battle Over Mixed-Gender Combat Units in the IDF' touch politics; the feed is not flagged explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | podcast.headlinesbook.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1048703487 |
| RSS feed | podcast.headlinesbook.com/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/26 – Shiur 579 – What’s the right age to date and get married? | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 47 min |
| 10/10/26 – Shiur 578 – ASSISTED SUICIDE IS NOW LEGAL IN NY!! | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 5 min |
| 9/26/26 – Shiur 577 – How to not get ripped off when making investment | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 13 min |
| 9/12/26 – Shiur 576 – Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Special: Making 5787 | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 28 min |
| 9/5/26 – Shiur 575 – ELECTIONS IN ISRAEL – CHAREIDIM AND THE DRAFT | T | 2026-09-04 | 1 h 35 min |
| 8/29/26 – Shiur 574 – Shofar Blowing – When Have We Fulfilled the Mitz | 2026-08-27 | 1 h 18 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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About Halacha Headlines
Halacha Headlines is a Jewish law podcast that takes up current events and common life questions, from marriage age and shidduchim to investing, sports betting and assisted suicide. According to the show's website, Ari Wasserman hosts, with rabbis, historians, therapists and physicians joining each episode as guests. Apple Podcasts lists it under Education and Judaism.
The feed shows a weekly release schedule. Recent episodes run from about 65 minutes to over two hours, with a median near 85 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 483 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, and the website claims 5.5 million total downloads across 580 episodes. Starbooked estimates 6,000 to 15,000 downloads per episode, an estimate rather than a published figure. Listeners are likely people interested in practical Jewish law and community issues. No sponsors appear in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll is priced at about $110 to $380 per episode on Starbooked's rate model. It suits brands serving Jewish households, such as books, education, finance or community services.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Halacha Headlines can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Halacha Headlines
How much does Halacha Headlines charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $110 to $380 per episode, based on an estimated 6,000 to 15,000 downloads. The show does not publish rates, so the final price is set with the host.
What is Halacha Headlines about?
It is a weekly podcast on Jewish law and current events. Ari Wasserman talks with rabbis and other experts about topics such as marriage, investing, medical ethics and community questions.
How do I contact Halacha Headlines about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked, which keeps the request, pricing and approval in one place.
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