86. L'Shem Yichud on a Gett? - Feat. Rabbi Avi Kahan

Shu"T First, Ask Questions Later

Should L'Shem Yichud be said before giving a gett (bill of divorce)? Should it be said before any mitzvah? What even is L'Shem Yichud in the first place? In this episode, Rav Avi Kahan discusses the Noda B'Yehuda's approach and contextualize it in the broader discourse. ---Rav Avi Kahan is a Dayan at the Vaad Hadin V’Horaah Beis Din, with over a decade of experience in mediation, arbitration, and matrimonial conflict resolution. He has guided countless individuals and couples through emotionally complex disputes, helping them reach clarity and resolution through a halachic yet practical framework.In addition to his work in family and matrimonial matters, Rav Kahan advises healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and lending institutions on how to structure their operations, loans, and partnerships in halachically compliant ways. His expertise bridges the worlds of Jewish law, finance, and modern governance, ensuring that faith-based values and regulatory integrity work hand in hand.Having received semicha from both the Rabbanut of Israel and the Eidah Chareidis, Rav Kahan integrates deep halachic understanding with real-world experience in negotiation, corporate ethics, and conflict resolution. His work reflects a commitment to bringing order, trust, and integrity to both personal and institutional relationships.