Posted on: July 10th, 2014

The kohen gadol may not enter the Temple unless his hair is cut every seven days.

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Posted on: July 10th, 2014

We need to understand why Moshe Rabbeinu decided to ask that his sons inherit his position after this new halacha was introduced.

Posted on: July 10th, 2014

Ancient Cities, Ancient Walls (Megillah 3b-4a)

Posted on: July 10th, 2014

Question: I recently returned from a trip abroad and wanted to say HaGomel. When I mentioned this to the officers of my synagogue, however, they told me – as per the instructions of the synagogue’s rabbi – that I would have to wait until Shabbos to do so. I was not given any reason for this and did not wish to display my ignorance, so I quietly acquiesced. Can you please explain why I had to wait? Name Withheld (Via E-Mail)

Posted on: July 10th, 2014

Moshe served dual major roles for bnei Yisrael. He was their teacher and their leader.

Posted on: July 10th, 2014

An opinion recorded in the Talmud states that prayers correspond to the daily sacrifices offered in the Temple that are mentioned in this week’s portion (Berachot 26b, Numbers 28:4). It’s been argued that this opinion may be the conceptual base for our standardized prayer. Since sacrifices had detailed structure, our prayers also have a set text. […]

Posted on: July 9th, 2014

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Posted on: July 9th, 2014

Heavenly Father, for how long? How much more?

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Posted on: July 4th, 2014

Is the fact that we can spend time with our families just a fringe benefit of Shabbos or an integral aspect?

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Posted on: July 4th, 2014

Respect for basic human dignity is such a powerful concept that it overwhelms some areas of Jewish law.

Posted on: July 3rd, 2014

If it is not prohibited when there is a purpose for inflicting the tza’ar, why was Bilam chastised for tza’ar ba’alei chaim?

Posted on: July 3rd, 2014

Question: I recently returned from a trip abroad and wanted to say HaGomel. When I mentioned this to the officers of my synagogue, however, they told me – as per the instructions of the synagogue’s rabbi – that I would have to wait until Shabbos to do so. I was not given any reason for this and did not wish to display my ignorance, so I quietly acquiesced. Can you please explain why I had to wait? Name Withheld (Via E-Mail)

Posted on: July 3rd, 2014

Mr. Haber called Rabbi Dayan. "We sold various household items, including my bicycle, the refrigerator and some professional tools with the expectation of being relocated," he said. "It turns out we're staying. Can I annul those sales?"

Posted on: July 3rd, 2014

Moshe’s punishment described in the parsha is most tragic. He was chosen to redeem the people, he loved them dearly and personally sacrificed so much for them.

Posted on: July 3rd, 2014

Birchas Kohanim On A Fast Day ‘Because of Intoxication…’ (Taanis 26b)

Posted on: July 3rd, 2014

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Posted on: July 3rd, 2014

Herman was speechless, yet the look in his eyes said it all. Indeed, his gratitude knew no bounds.

Posted on: July 3rd, 2014

A commonly employed and permissible device regarding the prohibition of wearing fresh clothes during the Nine Days is to don them for a moment or two before the Nine Days.

Posted on: July 3rd, 2014

There are often two distinct perspectives of an event: the perspective from living in the moment, and the perspective of history.

Posted on: July 3rd, 2014

Question: At Birkat Kohanim, who says the phrase, “Am k’doshecha ka’amur”?