When ‘He Who Can’t Swear Must Pay’ Doesn’t Apply (Siman 75:14)

Another example of a case in which the Modeh Bemikzat oath of partial admission imposed by the Torah does not apply is where the amount admitted is less than a minimum amount of two kesef silver coins.

Seforim Exchange

He discovered the Mikraos Gedolos cost about 35 percent more than the Mishnah Berurah.

Everybody’s Doing It

This may sound myopic and cloistered, but it is based on a fundamental understanding of the human. To remain pure in an impure world, we need to create our own world.

Clash Of Emotions

I listened to the speeches and marveled at the words of Torah coming from the non-observant master of ceremonies. Yes, the very air of Israel makes one wise.

Albany Beat

The Jewish community in Kosovo never fully recovered from the war as many emigrated to Israel during the Communist period.

P.T Barnum: Legendary Showman, Virulent Anti-Semite

A venerable American institution, “The Greatest Show on Earth” is no more. After 146 years, Feld Entertainment, owners of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum...

June ‘67: A Miracle In Our Time – Excerpts from the author’s diary as...

According to the news report, the children of that kibbutz had come up from the shelters for the first time in four days to breathe fresh air. There was also to be a wedding in which five couples were to be married.

The Bernice Chronicles: Israel Adventure, Summer 1949

Today’s young travelers rarely meet Israeli statesmen and functionaries. This, though, was the first group of its kind and, as such, of great interest to both American and Israeli officials.

Chaim V’Chessed Helps You Navigate Life In Israel

In times of crisis people often turn to their rabbis for help, but that isn't necessarily the right address.

SelfCAD’s CEO: Creating New Tools

While most 3D design programs take six months to two years to learn, SelfCad can be self-taught in five hours!

Abbas Meets Trump While His PFLP Allies Still Shoot At Israelis

Advocates of the Palestinian cause like to pretend that all Palestinian terrorism these days is the work of “extremists” from Hamas, not “moderates” affiliated with Abbas. Like their leader Abbas, they lie

The Urgent Need For A National Heritage Center At Beit El

The abundance of archeological evidence in the Beit El area proves that the place of Jacob’s vision became, from early on, a national monument and deserves the Biblical Heritage Center at Beit El

Jerusalem Fifty Years Later

We, today's Jewish people, in two weeks, will be privileged to share in an historic milestone: The 50th anniversary of the liberation and reunification of Yerushalayim under Israeli sovereignty.

Don’t Blame UNESCO

Allowing Jordan virtual sovereignty of the Temple Mount, the heart of Jerusalem and of the Jewish nation, how can we find fault with the UNESCO vote on Jerusalem?

Hubby Is Hungry

Staying away from carbs for dietary or medical reasons does not mean you must go hungry.

Things You Pet

On the other hand, you can forget to feed your fish and they won’t say anything, like they’re awkward little house guests

Dear Dr. Yael

Where is her empathy and understanding for me?

The Power Of Prayer

Why does one escape death and the other does not? Because one prayed and was answered and the other prayed and was not answered. Why was one answered and the other not?

An Unbreakable Alliance

The perception of close ties between Israel and the US--Netanyahu and Trump--have helped Netanyahu improve his relations with Europe and Asia, and in time more regions of the world

Political Correctness Or Torah Truth?

In response to a conversation about the perils of the 'politically correct' environment we live in, I considered the gemara devoted to the need for absolute accuracy of scales and all their components

How Do We Cope?

Rebbetzin Jungreis (ZT"L) shares a letter from a distraught wife/ mother whose family is facing serious financial setbacks causing them to consider drastic changes

Q & A: A Bar Mitzvah During Sefirah

Question: Should a boy continue counting the omer with a berachah once he becomes bar mitzvah? A Reader Chicago, IL

The Beauty Of The Beast

What is it that makes an ox special? In what way should we emulate it?

Daf Yomi

Final And Proper Honors ‘In A Grave Not His Own?’ (Baba Basra 112b)

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