Reparations: Insult Or Remedy?

Moreover, even if the perpetrator of the capital offense is never actually executed, such as when the fatal act was unintentional, Kam Lei applies and the judge cannot award damages.

Daf Yomi

Forever After? ‘Obligated for Challahh and Not Terumah’ (Kesubos 25a)

Q & A: Arabs Circumcise At 13 (Part XIII)

Question: If Abraham was commanded to circumcise his descendants on the eighth day, why do Arabs – who claim to descend from Abraham through Yishmael – wait until their children are 13 to circumcise them? I am aware that this is a matter of little consequence to our people. Nevertheless, this inconsistency is one that piques my curiosity. M. Goldman (Via E-mail)

Benevolent Justice

"We really appreciate your efforts in straightening the shul," said Mr. Reiss. "How is it going?"

Mitzvas Megillah

This was a spontaneous act of rest after the miracle of vanquishing their respective foes. The following year they celebrated on the same days as a minhag.

The Way Of Loving-Kindness

The way we must to relate to our young adult children is to communicate with genuine loving-kindness

Whose Footsteps Do We Follow When We Pray?

Jewish prayer is a convergence of 2 modes of biblical spirituality, exemplified by Moses and Aaron

The Soft Call Of The Priestly Bells

In holy places it's important to maintain a level of silence permitting people to dialogue with God

Seek And Thou Shalt Find

Eventually, after some trial and error, including an experience with a prima donna and one with a thief, I baruch Hashem ultimately found a fine, honest and reliable household helper.

The Holy Game Of Hide & Seek

What fish-like characteristics does this month have that it should be exemplified in such a way?

Aleph Beta: Tetzaveh: Angels In the Tabernacle Part II‏

How the 3 partitions of the mishkan each relate to a layer of creation, aiding our connection to God

Weekly World Wide Havdalah to be Introduced Online

Havdalah.com will be streaming an inspiring/live/MUSICAL/global Havdalah(NOT to fulfill obligation)

Redeeming Relevance in the Weekly Parsha: Tetzaveh

What about the Temple service required God to intervene commanding Aaron what he needed to wear?

Purim 2015: Same Fight, Same Enemy

In the midst of all this name calling by these so called leaders stands a man who is steadfast in his beliefs and is prepared to deal with any outside pressure to get his point across.

Madonna and Portman May Vie to Purchase $55 Million Tel Aviv Penthouse [video]

The "Palace in the Sky" includes a private elevator, private pool and gym.

Torat Hakehillah

An open miracle occurred before our very eyes… the scheduled demonstration turned into a resounding celebration.

Aleph Beta: Terumah: Angels In the Tabernacle?‏

The keruvim, or cherubs, appear in the tabernacle in three different places. What is their meaning?

Q & A: Arabs Circumcise At 13 (Part XII)

Question: If Abraham was commanded to circumcise his descendants on the eighth day, why do Arabs – who claim to descend from Abraham through Yishmael – wait until their children are 13 to circumcise them? I am aware that this is a matter of little consequence to our people. Nevertheless, this inconsistency is one that piques my curiosity. M. Goldman (Via E-mail)

Double Credit

"Halacha differentiates between giving a gift, forgoing a debt [mechila], and granting permission to take something," answered Rabbi Dayan.

A Humbling Lesson (IX)

Humility often confused with low self-esteem, truly means that a person realizes his true worth

Balancing Bitachon And Hishtadlus

While it may appear that man is in charge, Hashem orchestrates every activity on the planet

Daf Yomi

The Threat Of Death ‘Sign or Else…’ (Kesubos 19a)

The Homeless Solution

Man feels vulnerable, exposed, even when he considers himself a great being.

The Ketubah

One of the purposes of the ketubah money is to make it difficult for a husband to capriciously divorce his wife.

A Life Of Loving-Kindness And Prayer

I try to be observant, davening daily, but it hasn't awakened my heart or my mind or changed my life

A Portable Home

With the synagogue, "Judaism created one of the greatest revolutions in the history of religion"

A Message From The Spirit World, Asking For A Cup Of Coffee?

I was aware he didn’t want me to “imagine” making coffee in a forced new dream.

Building The Third Beis Hamikdash

The Aruch Laner asks: How can Rashi say that the third Beis Hamikdash will descend as fire from heaven when every Jew prays several times a day for the rebuilding of the Beis Hamikdash?

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