Growth Through Shabbos
The commentators agree that Hashem is the beloved and Shabbos is the bride. But why is Shabbos called a bride? Who is she marrying? And what do we mean when we invite Hashem to greet the Shabbos bride with us?
Blood Of Love, Blood Of Hate
Her husband was one of the first Zaka first aid volunteers to arrive at the scene of the shootings.
Is Evidence Of A Borrower Who Admits A Loan Admissible Against His Co-Borrower Who...
The forgoing also applies to a plaintiff who sued two borrowers based upon a promissory note for the aggregate amount of the loan advanced to both of them and signed by them jointly.
Fallibility Vs. Finality (Sanhedrin 31a)
In dinei nefashot – capital cases – the beit din will accept post verdict evidence to acquit but not to convict.
A Lofty Inheritance
We know that the akeida is considered a most monumental event, so much so that we mention on Rosh Hashanah and in many of our tefillos.
André-Gustav Citroën: The Jewish Henry Ford
Thanks to his ideas and efforts, Citroën’s company to become one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, but he always maintained an open mind and remained receptive to new suggestions.
Middle East Drift?
Prime Minister Netanyahu has said Israel will not sit down with Hamas as presently constituted.
Seizing the Moment
Actually, when we first heard what Mr. Trump is reported to have said, we thought he was praising Sgt. Johnson’s sacrifice because he knowingly, and selflessly, put himself in harm’s way in defense of his country.
The Bernice Chronicles: A Son Makes Aliyah
It was a war that would change the country's destiny. It would also change the destiny of Joshua Schwartz of Teaneck, New Jersey.
Make Your Bed And Change Your World
Sometimes, you just have to dive in, otherwise you will never make it.
The Golden Leg
Rabi Chanina prayed and suddenly the room became brilliantly lit and a huge hand appeared and snatched the golden leg and disappeared with it.
Butternut Squash
Butternut Squash, a hybrid of Gooseneck and Hubbard squashes, is a diverse winter vegetable whose warm notes help combat the winter chill.
Kolech: Promoting Women’s Rights In Orthodox Judaism
These developments brought about cooperation between Torah-educated women and a small number of rabbis who favor an egalitarian approach.
By Any Other Name
Simmy Allen, head of the International Media Division of Yad Vashem, says that there are 300 various spellings, variant names and diminutives for Yaakov.
The Parsha Take-Home Message
The purpose of the mabul was to recreate a world that had been infected with man's evil. After the flood, that changed and the world was no longer affected in the same way by man's actions.
Five Fashion Rules Meant To Be Broken
While fashion rules were relevant at one point, fashion is now making a shift toward celebrating individuality and personal choices as apposed to "approved" trends.
The Rubashkin Saga – VI
The desire to build a social justice program with a huge lucrative potential, required an appalling trigger. Agriprocessors and Rubashkin fulfilled that need
Sukkot Brings Out International Love For Israel
The contrast with the increasing manifestations of international anti-Semitism is stark, and raises the question: What is the source of this incredible and effusive love for Israel from so many different stripes of people?
Caring For Bubbie – A Privilege
Not every family has the merit of caring for elderly grandparents, so instead of resenting the mitzvah, teach your children to embrace it with love.
Virtual Acquisition
Must I give the produce itself or can I just give equivalent money to tzedakah instead?