Judaism

The paradox of Jewish spirituality: No religion holds God higher, but none feels Him closer

What makes fish different from all other creatures? They definitely have many unique qualities, such as the fact that they swim, live in the water, etc.

But why then were kohanim allowed to be counted in the Beis Hamikdash via their fingers? Why is counting fingers different from counting people?

Mr. Braun notified the landlord. "We'll cover the air-conditioning repair," the landlord said. "That's included in house repairs."

In American society we are all caught up with the idea that youth is very important. We are always trying to perceive ourselves as younger.

Deliberate Humiliation ‘Take Care of My Father’ (Gittin 75b)

The Broken Tablets teach us our relationship with God is real, demands work, and survives challenges

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What is the exact meaning of amen and where does the word come from? David H. (Via E-Mail)

What was the life-threatening 50th level of impurity HaShem saved Israel from? Depression.

Moses explores the question, "Is there ever a point of no return in my relationship with God?

How can we feel that we are actually having a conversation with Hashem when we do not see Him?

Viewing Competency “A Deaf Person Able to Speak” (Gittin 71a)

Question: I just read your wonderful article on which Adar to observe a yahrzeit in a leap year. Would one make a hazkara in both months or only during the first Adar? Thank you for your time.

Where could we go? There was no shelter anywhere! But then we noticed a small white house beside an old red barn hiding behind the trees.

The answer to this question is based on understanding the underpinnings of our relationship with Hashem.

"Do you have witnesses who can support this allegation?" asked Rabbi Dayan.

Why three colors? Why Scarlet, Purple, and Turquoise? Yes, beautiful; Yes, regal. Still: Why?

This statement implies that, but for the mitzvah, they would be in violation of the aveirah of shaatnez by wearing these garments.

The father does not need to worry about his daughters when they marry because the family bank of the husband’s family unit will support them.

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As a Jew, you can change, improve your reality; Chesed & rachamim are intrinsic parts of your nature

What are the secrets God encoded within the Mishkan's walls? How can we integrate it into our lives?

The sages believed each of the Kohen Gadol's vestments brought atonement for a different type of sin

It is important to keep in mind that there are numerous midrashim that are not meant to be taken literally.

They shall make a Sanctuary for Me so that I may dwell among them"

One could suggest that we distinguish tamei animals from the items they produce.

One evening, that young man ‘happened’ to leave just as I did, and he chivalrously offered to walk me to my bus stop.

If the general rule is hamotzi machavero alav harayah, why do we not apply it to the $50,000 the defendant denies?

Amazingly, whenever we accomplish something in this world, the results are credited to us even though we are fully aware that Hashem is the One Who did it all.