Judaism

"If I give you a box of candles will you light them each erev Shabbos?"

How does haughtiness lead to a loss of faith? Pride to the eclipse of God?

Let's emulate Aharon’s devotion to Jewish values & religious standards while helping all of society

Moshe realized that the halt to their march will have major repercussions. The body that had been so carefully assembled, with a single purpose and goal, began to fray.

An Enduring Text ‘If One Vows By The Torah...’ (Nedarim 14b)

"I wasn't really thinking," replied Levi. "Things in the backyard usually don't need watching. I also didn't expect you to be away so long. One thing is clear, though: I never accepted responsibility for the cake."

Mitzvot, even restrictive laws, often teach self-discipline which is a venue to freedom.

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As a borderline CDO (OCD alphabetized) sufferer, I really wanted to have every last thread tied up securely before we hit the road.

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)

The flavor of the mon was not artificial; the mon would now consist of the actual flavors from the desired food.

Sadly, we're no longer an edah; We've fissured and fractured: Orthodox & Reform; religious & secular

Should just a few communities settle the Land of Israel? Should there be a mass emigration of all Jews worldwide to Israel?

WIth this week's parsha, Israel begins its 40 years wandering in the desert before entering the Land

Despite unequal status, teamwork is the surest route to harmony and maximum self-expression.

Simple source of Jewish power: Hashem. “Simple” because we need only recognize it and it will appear

What if someone would come to you and offer you everything that is desirable in this world, but with one condition: you have to give up your essence.

Torah learning is valueless unless it enhances personal morality, fostering closer connection to God

How is it possible that some of our people cannot see what I see, the miracle of the existence of the state of Israel?

Why did so many of our great sages from the Rambam to Rabbi Moshe Feinstein live outside Israel?

Casting A Doubt ‘Shall We Say [They] Are Not Valid?’ (Nedarim 5a-7a)

I was about six years old at the time and recall that very special occasion so well.

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)

Why was Samson singled out as the only Shofet required to be a nazir from cradle to grave?

"What do you mean?" asked the secretary. "We already issued a ruling and closed the case."

Tosafos suggests several answers as to how a minor can own an item, m’d’Oraisa.

This week's video discusses the important connection between the Priestly Blessing and parenting.

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Many of us simply don’t get the need for the Torah to list the exact same gift offering, 12 times!

There is a great debate as to whether this story actually took place or is simply a metaphor, a prophetic vision shown to Hoshea by Hashem.