Judaism

The Objective Basis For Morality

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

Recently, an entirely new scientific basis has been given to morality from two surprising directions: neo-Darwinism and the branch of mathematics known as Games theory. As we will see, the discovery is intimately related to the story of Noah and the covenant made between G-d and humanity after the Flood.

The True Measure of a Man

Parsha Rabbi Simcha Weinberg

God doesn't need a slave to order and say: Build an ark! He could have made it in a second. God desires a partner. It is up to us to rise to that role. Noah's greatness was that he figured it out.

Parshat Noach : The Importance of Miracles

Parsha Rabbi Dr. Gidon Rothstein

There is a supernatural/metaphysical element to Nature, which we can ignore for long periods of time--Until we can’t,

The Rubashkin Saga – XVIII

Chodesh Tov/Rabbi Hanoch Teller Rabbi Hanoch Teller

Another installment in the ongoing Rubashkin saga

The Key To Happiness

Torah Rebbetzin Miriam Gross

Torah is trying to teach us that to increase simcha, one must exclude items. To enjoy life, one must say “Stop” to the excess. Saying "No" to desires is saying "Yes" to needs.

Landing After Sukkot

Sivan Rahav-Meir Sivan Rahav-Meir

Wishing you a great start to a great new year. Shana Tova!

Tefillah: A Meeting With Hashem -The Grand Finale

Judaism Rabbi Eliezer M. Niehaus

When we bow to the left, we arouse mercy, as we are facing the right of Hashem (since He is facing us), which represents His mercy.

Parshat Bereishit

Parsha Rabbi Dr. David Hertzberg

The message is clear - there really is no such thing as a quiet day.

Q & A: Sacrifices In Messianic Times

Ask the Rabbi Rabbi Yaakov Klass

Question: I have heard that in the time of Moshiach we will continue to offer sacrifices. But aren’t we are told that these will be times without sin? Menachem Via e-mail

Stitches In Time

Lessons In Emunah Esther Lehman Gross

It was the night of Motzei Shabbos before Rosh Hashana, and my husband and I were invited to a pidyon haben in Lawrence at...

Daf Yomi

Halacha & Hashkafa Rabbi Yaakov Klass

Monies In A Pushkah What Constitutes Giving? (Menachos 59b)

Parshas Bereishis

Weekly Luach Rabbi Yaakov Klass

Had He Known…

Halacha & Hashkafa Rabbi Meir Orlian

When the Millers returned home, they tried to locate their initial communication with the landlord. Finally, Mrs. Miller found a paper with various rental options and price quotes.

TORAH SHORTS: Parshat Bereshit: Grab the Fleeting Inspiration

Parsha Rabbi Ben-Tzion Spitz

Stung by the splendor of a sudden thought. -Robert Browning

The Three Stages Of Creation

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

At the opening of the Torah, at the very beginning of creation, is foreshadowed the Jewish doctrine of revelation: that God reveals Himself to humanity not in the sun, the stars, the wind or the storm but in and through words – sacred words that make us co-partners with God in the work of redemption.

Why God “Protects” the Tree of Life

Redeeming Relevance / Rabbi Francis Nataf Rabbi Francis Nataf

Why is the status or identity of this seemingly central tree not mentioned before Adam sinned. Was it permitted at that time or forbidden?

Israel’s Burial Crisis: What Can Be Done?

Halacha & Hashkafa Rabbi David Brofsky

In recent years, some have called for reinstituting the ancient practice of likut atzamos. In the time of the Mishnah, a two-stage burial process was practiced in Eretz Yisrael.

Dancing with the Torah

Holidays Guest Author

"My grandfather told me that he once attended the Cantonist Shul on Simchat Torah. The Cantonists could dance like Cossacks. They were huge, strong men, and the heavy Torah scrolls would seem like toothpicks in their arms. Despite being looked down upon by other Jews--they were not very learned and really couldn't observe the Torah properly--they were nonetheless able to rejoice in their Judaism and celebrate the Torah. It was truly amazing."