Combatting the Haman of Today

The Holocaust was the latest attempt of Amalek to destroy the special bond that we enjoy with God.

Award-Winning Author Explores the Halakhot of Drinking on Purim

One can drink up to the Talmud's criterion to confuse Mordechai and Haman-but not beyond.

Wielding Our Weapon of Words

“The voice is the voice of Yaakov, but the hands are the hands of Esav” gives great insight to Purim

Nature’s Guide to Purim

Purim is the battleground of extremes, Amalek and Yisrael, with Zoroastrian Persia in between.

The Basics Of Matanos La’evyonim And Mishloach Manos

One should not give the money before Purim morning or after sunset.

Mishloach Manos – ‘In Those Days, In This Time…’

The mishloach manos of times gone by were sometimes simple and sometimes elaborate, but the main focus was on the preparation of the delicious food they contained.

Purim: Concealing and Revealing

Does Hashem ever go away and not pay attention to us?

Jewish Spirituality

In other words, the Torah is an expression of the Way that we must follow in order to live a divine-like life and to bond in the highest way possible with God or Being Itself.

There Is Shatnez In The Kohen’s Garment

The Chasam Sofer answers that one of only prohibited from wearing a garment that contains shatnez if he does so while wearing the garment for pleasure purposes.

A Diamond With A Flaw

The avodah (service) of the kohen gadol is vital and highly sensitive; the world’s very existence depends on it.

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.

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