# 5/2/26 – Shiur 558 – What's new with Chodosh II – Is there room for leniency?

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Podcast: [Halacha Headlines](https://stenobird.com/podcast/halacha-headlines-1058028)
Published: 2026-05-01T12:19:21+00:00
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