Judaism

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We are affected by our environment. Our perspective on the world is affected by what those around us do.

"A person who borrowed without a written loan document, even in the presence of witnesses, is believed with a heses – rabbinic – oath to say that he repaid,"

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 mitzvah that parents must give their son a bris milah is a mitzvah that they must perform for someone else – namely their son.

Torah hints to a divided Jerusalem that will become a city without walls forever united

The “Jewish tragedy” I'm referring to is a disease that afflicts our generation: Spiritual Blindness

I felt terror posing questions to Rav Elyashiv doing so only twice in the 9 years I was in his shiur

This week's parshah inspired the Jubilee 2000 initiative leading to debt cancellation of $34 biilion

Faith is responding to demands that we wouldn’t think of taking on were we left to our own devices.

A proper emor would also mean that we do not say something, even as a joke or a tease, that may cause someone to be weakened in the doing of a mitzvah or minhag.

During the course of the year, though, political events in the Persian Gulf caused the cost of gasoline to rise. Prices climbed from $2.50 a gallon to $4.00.

It is the right amount of the right middah in the right time that is the key to perfection. Each middah has its place, time, and correct measure.

Question: Should we wash our hands in the bathroom with soap and water, or by pouring water from a vessel with handles three times on each hand alternatingly? I have heard it said that a vessel is used only in the morning upon awakening. What are the rules pertaining 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)

Seller’s Remorse ‘He Sold Because He Ostensibly Needed The Funds’ (Ketubbot 97a)

This young man was particularly fine, as when his parents suggested he date someone, he didn’t bother to look at resumes or pictures, as many young men do. He trusted his parents knew his best interests, and attempted to put his best foot forward.

The Bach writes that he mentioned his insights to many of the leading gedolim and no one disproved him.

Abraham was held in the highest regard by the nations of the world.

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“Look at Your children–not demanding material things like most children, but requesting a berachah!”

While Judaism believes the hereafter is of important status, it takes a back seat to this world.

A leader that has lost faith in his people cannot lead his people and conquer the land of Israel.

Many think they're serving G-d but they're really asleep-Rebbe Nachman taught stories to wake people

With ubiquitous texting, social media, & email, society is mislead to think that words are ephemeral

Cauliflower is one of my favorite ingredients to cook with – it blends so easily into whatever dish I am preparing.

It's an interesting idea, that love is illustrated by understanding another's needs.

"Keeping" Shabbos means to guard it and make sure to keep every aspect and detail of it.

Pesach is a time when we can grow in this perspective. But merely spending a week working on something will not leave any lasting impression on us.

"There is a diamond necklace that I wear on special occasions," Mrs. Miller told her husband. "It was recently appraised at $6,000. If need be, we can give that as collateral."

Morah for a parent is connected to shemiras Shabbos because the Shechina shines on, and through, the Sabbath.