A Feud For The Ages: A History Of The Jews And The Church (Part...
The local feud became an international one when the two brothers turned, separately, to the Roman general Pompey for help.
Palestinian Hikers Shatter ‘Occupation’ Myth
In his summary of Israeli-Palestinian history Estrin didn't want to let inconvenient facts get in the way of a good anti-Israel story.
What Rabbi Benny Elon Did For Jerusalem
Recollections and reminiscences of Rav Benny Elon, (ZT"l)
Peace At Home And Among Our People
Why can’t wem the Jewish people, following the teachings of our Torah and be forgiving and tolerant toward one other?
The Rubashkin Saga
Rubashkin’s idea was sound. A kosher slaughterhouse located in Pottsville, Iowa provided many benefits for consumers of kosher meat and the local economy.
Netanyahu And Trump: A Dangerous Combination
By not allowing Trump to move the embassy, Netanyahu let the Oslo genie back out of the bottle and he will not be able to control it….
A Matter Of Judgment
The pivotal appointment to the Supreme Court Justices make the political nature of the US legal system quite clear/ From a British point of view that is truly shocking. From a halachic one it is horrific.
The Greatest Treasure Of All
In the middle of the voyage, a terrible storm arose and the ship began to sink. They all barely managed to scramble aboard a lifeboat.
The Intricacies Of The Torah
Rabi Yochanan immediately dismounted from the mule, wrapped himself in his tallis and sat down on a stone beneath an olive tree.
On the Bookshelf
Just one book is needed: Eim HaBanim Semeicha by Rabbi Yissachar Shlomo Teichtel. It reminds you why you came here in the first place and everything falls in line after that.
Dear Dr. Yael
I feel terrible for her and I tell her to relax, but she is a perfectionist. The baby and her schedule drain her completely.
The Saga Of Rabbi Yosef Mizrachi
Responsibility, taking acharayus for our actions, is something we could all start doing a bit more.
The Name Of Yerushalayim
Yerushalayim is the place where Hashem was served from the beginning of time, the place where Hashem caused His presence to rest, and the place for unifying all Yisrael and for strengthening the bonds between Hashem and man
Why Millennials Love Shabbat
Shabbat is an opportunity to put life on hold just long enough to recharge our humanity, develop meaningful bonds through kinship and worship, and explore where we came from in order to decide where we are going
Every Grain Of Sand…
God commands Moshe: s’eu et rosh. Count. But don’t simply count. Lift the head! This is God telling Moshe that every individual matters. Every life is the entire universe. No individual is ever swallowed up by the many.
Title: Maimonides: Between Philosophy and Halakhah: Rabbi Joseph B Soloveitchik’s Lectures on the Guide...
The Rav argues that for Rambam, a great deal of man’s striving to understand God is related to trying to understand His deeds and imitating them.
Title: Think Good And It Will Be Good: Spiritually-Based Therapy Inspired by Viktor Frankl...
Torah-based sources can be powerful tools for overcoming anxiety.
Title: The Person in the Parasha: Discovering the Human Element in the Weekly Torah...
Weinreb shares with us his personal triumphs and tribulations, and lessons from his many travels across the Jewish world.
Q & A: Standing During Chazarat Hashatz (Part II)
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
Controversial Ruling
However, if the renter has a definitive claim (ba'ree), as in our case, he is in possession since he holds the money.
Giving With A Warm Hand (Bava Batra 126b)
The identity of the heirs and their order of succession cannot be changed by testamentary disposition in a will.
‘He Who Cannot Swear Must Pay’ Does Not Apply To Devolved Oaths (Siman 75:15)
The Torah does not impose an oath on a defendant in a dispute involving land, servants, or promissory notes.
Not Where You’re At But Where You’re Coming From
The point is that they hold up a picture of that man. Not a picture of the Chasam Sofer.
The Misplaced Jacket That Protected My Daughter
Minutes after my son and daughter left for school – it’s a ten-minute walk from our house – my son came running back to the house, all upset.
The Train Ride
Sounding like a typical Lubavitcher, I told that just by striking the match, she is bringing more light into the world, so what’s the problem?
Trump At The Western Wall
When the nations of the world will see Hashem saving his children, His nation, they will see that there is a Borei Olam who runs the world.
Saul Bellow’s ‘Vengeful Jewish Heart’
His mother, wanting him to be a rabbi, saw to it that he received a traditional Jewish education, and his lifelong love for the Bible began at age four when he learned Hebrew.