Honoring One’s Parents

Posted on: October 2nd, 2015

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

Curling Pei’os ‘Hair Of A Nazir’ (Nazir 42a)

The Broken Stem

Posted on: September 24th, 2015

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

The lulav also symbolizes the scepter of victory with which we emerge after vanquishing the Yom Kippur prosecutor.

Donation Details

Posted on: September 24th, 2015

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

"If there were only two possibilities, I understand following the higher amount," said Mr. Meyer. "However, here the pledge could have been any amount from $100 to $360!"

Posted on: September 24th, 2015

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

Normal Consumption ‘Leave Aside Babylonian Kutach’ (Nazir 36b)

Posted on: September 17th, 2015

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

Like Father, Like Son ‘A Man Is Obligated To Train His Son’ (Nazir 29a)

Treifah Kapparos

Posted on: September 17th, 2015

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

Leibel met his long-time friend Chaim three days before Yom Kippur. After wishing each other a G’mar chasimah tovah, Leibel asked Chaim, “How do you do kapparos?” “What do you mean?” replied Chaim. “I follow the machzor.” “That’s not what I meant,” laughed Leibel. “Do you use money or a chicken?” “I use money,” replied […]

Thousands of people take part at a parade in honor of farmers and farm workers who fully observed the laws of the Sabbatical Shmitah year, which ends on Sunday night as Rosh Hashana begins, in the Ultra orthodox city of Bnei Brak on September 9, 2015.

As Shemita Ebbs Away….

Posted on: September 17th, 2015

Rabbi Alan Haber

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

In a number of places, our rabbis tell us that Shemita is the Key to Redemption.

Posted on: September 10th, 2015

Some Good Judicial Advice

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

A Distressful Situation ‘No Lashes Are Administered’ (Nazir 23a)

Posted on: September 10th, 2015

Two Days Rosh Hashanah, Eruvin, And Eggs

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

The dayanim reached the conclusion that Mr. Rubin was legally liable for the full sum. Rabbi Dayan issued the ruling to the parties.

Posted on: September 10th, 2015

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

On the night immediately following the 29th day of Elul and on 30th day of Elul itself, people hedged their bets.

Dented Door

Posted on: September 3rd, 2015

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

"This case entails two basic factors," replied Rabbi Dayan. "First, a questionable damage; second, a partial admission.

Posted on: September 3rd, 2015

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

Facing The Consequences ‘Uncleanness Is Retroactive!’ (Nazir 16a)

Selichot

Posted on: August 27th, 2015

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

Today, few people fast during the Days of Selichot, but the custom is to rise early to recite Selichot.

Prompt Wages

Posted on: August 27th, 2015

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

"There is a mitzvah to pay the worker on that day," answered Mr. Lerner.

Posted on: August 20th, 2015

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

Que Sera, Sera? ‘He Daubed Him With Mud’ (Nedarim 89b-90a)

Flying Table

Posted on: August 20th, 2015

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

Mr. Steinberg ran downstairs to the ground floor. He saw that the table had fallen onto one of the cars sitting in the parking lot below.

Prime Time Prayer

Posted on: August 20th, 2015

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

When Moses ascended the mountain that first, fateful day of Elul, the shofar was sounded daily in the Camp of Israel, heralding his expected return.

Posted on: August 13th, 2015

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

Truth Or Consequences ‘Consecrating The Non-Existent’ (Nedarim 85b)

Pruzbul

Posted on: August 13th, 2015

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

"I don't understand, though," objected Mr. Weiss. "If the Torah states that the loan should be remitted, how can Hillel institute that the creditor can collect, against Torah law?"

Posted on: August 6th, 2015