Judaism

Going Public ‘From A Wealthy Roman Lady’ (Nedarim 50a)

Sharing influence is like lighting a candle with another: it doesn't mean having less; you have more

Yesterday was another heartening day, one that provided me with yet another unexpected, but much-needed boost to my mood and self-esteem.

We do not find that Pinchas was chastised for what he did; on the contrary he was greatly rewarded.

The combination of the severity of the punishment and the ease with which the prohibition may be forgotten require that the smallest amount of chametz – chametz bemashehu – be prohibited.

Why does the Torah group "random" stories together in Parshat Pinchas? Are they really RANDOM?

Money comes and goes but its love, commitment, warmth, and kindness that make a family a family.

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5 sisters, with no brothers, questioned an assumed law concerning land inheritance in Israel-and won

With Ruth, The Torah seems to be stating that children shouldn't be punished for the sins of parents

Without a foundation, one cannot hope to build a structure.

Why do we have a parsha in Sefer Shemos named after Yisro who was not only a former idolater, but actually served as a priest for Avodah Zarah!

Question: Should we wash our hands in the bathroom with soap and water, or by pouring water from a vessel with handles three times, alternating hands? I have heard it said that a vessel is used only in the morning upon awakening. What are the rules pertaining to young children? What is the protocol if no vessel is available? Additionally, may we dry our hands via an electric dryer? Harry Koenigsberg (Via E-Mail)

This Land Is ‘My’ Land ‘[If The Vow Was Imposed] In The Seventh Year…’ (Nedarim 42b)

The Shulchan Aruch in the very first siman states that one should rise in the morning like a lion, implying that simply rising form bed requires strength of a lion, in line with the Midrash.

Attempts to interpret the message of Hashem in the absence of divine prophecy ultimately may twist that message in unintended ways that can lead to calamitous events.

Suddenly, the pilot's voice could be heard. He explained that this was a special day for those passengers on board who lived in Israel.

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If the sick person is thrust into a situation where he is compelled to face his sickness head on, we who are not yet sick can encourage him by facing it with him.

All agree that Jews ARE different. How? Why? The Bible's answer is surprising and profound.

What's the nation of Israel's purpose in the world? How we can bring God's blessings into the world?

"Is there a difference between rescuing and other services?" asked Ploni.

To my dismay, I've seen that shidduch candidates with money become ALL desirable traits for marriage

Bil’am’s character is complex and nuanced; neither purely good nor purely evil.

Amalek, our ultimate foe, understood that when unified, we are invincible and indestructible.

Perhaps on a deeper level, the mitzvah of parah adumah at this junction was not just to purify the body, but the spirit as well.

We tend to justify and idealize this division with pride attributing these tendencies as demonstrating a higher level of kedushah.

Halacha isn't random; it's a mechanism guiding individuals and society to a higher ethical plateau.

Question: Should we wash our hands in the bathroom with soap and water, or by pouring water from a vessel with handles three times, alternating hands? I have heard it said that a vessel is used only in the morning upon awakening. What are the rules pertaining to young children? What is the protocol if no vessel is available? Additionally, may we dry our hands via an electric dryer? Harry Koenigsberg (Via E-Mail)

Less clear, however, is whether the concept applies to the area of civil law such as the law of transfer of property.