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The case of yibum concerns the married man who dies without leaving any sons.

It was a year of Torah learning, a year of fostering new friendships, a year of encounters with diverse educators and personalities, a year of becoming more attached to the land, and a year of relative innocence.

One reason commonly cited for anti-Semitism is simply jealousy.

Migo applies in a case that a person, usually the defendant, states a weak claim, one that would not ordinarily be believed...

Given the potential for kaparah, we must understand how to properly utilize this time of Bein Hametzarim, which begins in a month’s time.

Who are these twins and what are we supposed to learn from them? If we can answer this question, we will know our job for this time of the year.

Isn’t Memorial Day supposed to be a day of remembrance, mourning, and reflection? A day to pay tribute to the hundreds of thousands of brave men and women who lost their lives fighting for America?

What Pidyon Haben? ‘To Me, Daughters Are Dearer Than Sons’ (Bava Basra 141a)

I wandered the streets of the predominantly Muslim country of Azerbaijan wearing my kippah. I wasn’t met with stares or ugly words--rather I was accepted and greeted with kindness.

Question: Is one obligated to stand while the shliach tzibbur repeats the Shemoneh Esreh? I have observed that some people stand during the whole repetition of the Amida while others sit most of the time. Menachem

It is upon the plaintiff to bring the required evidence to prove his case.

Reviving the Trilateral Committee on Incitement is no solution unless the committee begins its work with a clear definition of what constitutes "incitement."

We identify with the heroes of the Bible because, despite their greatness, they never cease to be human, nor do they aspire to be anything else. Hence the phenomenon of which the sedra of Beha’alotecha provides a shattering example: the vulnerability of some of the greatest religious leaders of all time, to depression and despair.

The eternal wisdom of Rebbetzin Jungreis (a”h)< This week the conclusion on making peace and fostering it in our families, our communities, and our people.

Jerusalem is a consensus issue and I recently hung the proof on the Old City walls: The Jerusalem Declaration, an initiative to secure grassroots support for keeping Jerusalem united under permanent Israeli control

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Herzl decided that a newspaper geared to the broader Jewish public, particularly the middle classes, would lead to greater success in spreading the Zionist idea.

Once a year in the spring, Bookstock takes over the corridors of an upscale suburban Detroit shopping center for an eight-day book sale mostly benefiting Detroit schools and its pupils.

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Rabbi Berman seems eminently well suited to guide Yeshiva University in the coming years.

Another provision of the law extends this penalty provision to each succeeding fiscal year if the embassy is not moved.

We recalled the raw edge of racial politics engaged in by Presidents Clinton and Obama on the issue of his release from federal prison.

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The Goldins feel the Israeli government has squandered many opportunities to clamp down hard on Hamas.

As of Tuesday afternoon Sears had yet to release an official response to the controversy, and it was unclear how much control Sears exerts over third-party sellers on its website.

Former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber served as one of the parade’s grand marshals.

Most animals are born once. But birds are born twice. First, the egg is laid by the mother. But where is the baby? Still inside the egg.

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Other people budget for meat or for their favorite bottle of wine, or for a quick vacation. I budget for avocados.