Posted on: May 1st, 2014

A Woman’s Oneg Yom Tov ‘You Shall Call The Shabbos A Delight’ (Beitzah 34b)

Posted on: May 1st, 2014

He flipped through the pages, looking for some identification. "Absolutely no marks; it's brand new," Yosef said. "Since there are no identifying marks, the item is hefker [ownerless] and can be taken; I'm taking it for myself."

Posted on: April 25th, 2014

Altered States ‘Examining A Bechor Is Not The Same’ (Beizah 27a)

Posted on: April 25th, 2014

"I just picked up a case of tuna at the supermarket up the block, three for $2," Mrs. Cooper said. "You may want to buy the tuna there."

Posted on: April 25th, 2014

Because the Torah requires one to count “seven complete weeks” one should count at the beginning of the day, which in Jewish law begins on the preceding night.

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Posted on: April 25th, 2014

Question: Is the name Basha a derivative or nickname of another name?

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Posted on: April 14th, 2014

"I'll try to help as we can," said Mr. Goodman, "but we already made a special appeal this year. Let me see what other funds we have. I'll be in touch with you in a day or two."

Posted on: April 14th, 2014

Reckoning Time ‘Three Festivals, Even Out Of Order’ (Beizah 19b)

Posted on: April 14th, 2014

A few background principles regarding the prohibitions of chametz mixtures on Pesach may provide some shopping guidance.

Posted on: April 11th, 2014

Rabbi David Bar-Hayim argues it is time for Ashkenazim to abandon the prohibition against Kitnyot. What do you think?

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Posted on: April 10th, 2014

"Why is that?" asked Rabbi Brenner. "What happened to the rule of hamotzi meichaveiro alav hareaya (the burden of the proof is on the plaintiff)?"

Posted on: April 10th, 2014

Belaboring The Point ‘Since It Is Permitted When Necessary, It Is Permitted Even When Not Necessary’ (Beitzah 12a)

Posted on: April 10th, 2014

Question: Have any “right wing” gedolei yisrael discussed the positive religious nature of Medinat Yisrael?

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Posted on: April 3rd, 2014

A Consequence Of Our Exile ‘Guard The Custom Of Your Forefathers’ (Beizah 4b)

Posted on: April 3rd, 2014

"People who want to donate will give anyway," said Mr. Bodner. "Why can't I also gain from distributing the photo?"

Posted on: April 3rd, 2014

Question: Why do Jews eat fish on Shabbat?

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Posted on: April 3rd, 2014

The prohibition of chametz on Pesach means that chametz may not be eaten or enjoyed, may not be owned or possessed, and must be removed from one's premises.

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Posted on: March 27th, 2014

Question: Should a Sefer Torah be covered between aliyot?

Posted on: March 26th, 2014

What A Difference A Day Makes ‘Rav Rules: First Sukkah, Then Zeman’ (Sukkah 56a)

Posted on: March 26th, 2014

Whether a month is chaser or maleh makes a crucial difference to our Jewish lives. If, for example, one mistakenly believed the month of Elul was maleh when in fact it was chaser, one might find oneself eating on Yom Kippur and fasting on a weekday. If one mistakenly believed the month of Adar was maleh when in fact it was chaser, one might find oneself eating bread on Pesach.