Judaism

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

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

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

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

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?

The notion of duality is paradoxically a very important part of God’s unity.

The Torah presents us with a model of how to effect change in a sustainable way.

Just having basic emunah during these times of great spiritual challenges is inestimable in Hashem's eyes.

The month of Adar is the month of joy. It’s the time when we reaccepted the Torah.

Hashem placed Esther in the right setting at the right time.

Judaism's moral law, intended to give meaning to life, is violated most when the weak are abused

Tethered To The Mother ‘If She Is Fit, Her Daughter Is Also Fit’ (Kesubbos 13b)

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)

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Hashem placed this world at man’s disposal. In a real sense, man is the steward of Creation.

"I don't accept this," said Mr. Zummer. "I want you to finish! You're not allowed to just stop in the middle!"

Perhaps Hillel based his opinion on the original conversion that took place at Mount Sinai and described in Mishpatim.

It all started with the recent deluge of rain we here in Israel were privileged to have.

The Ohr Hachayim rules that one may not manipulate the system; rather he must state his opinion as he see the ruling in the case; not as he would like the outcome of the verdict to become.

A 3rd option: No demarcation between bein adam laMakom & bein adam lechaveiro; they're complementary

Pirkei D’Rabbi Eliezer writes, before Messiah terror will come from Ishmael, widely identified Islam

Be Forewarned: Rabbi Fohrman on our forefathers and foremothers forming the law.

"Hamas" means "violent," via undue human pressure on a process not meant to be controlled by humans

Matan Torah is when, as Rashi puts it, Heavens and Heavens of Heavens came down to earth, when Hashem revealed himself “panim el panim, face to face” to forge an intimate connection with His chosen people, and through them the entire world.

How is it possible to finish all my work in six days?

A Joy And A Blessing ‘Rejoicing All Seven Days’ (Kesubbos 4b)

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)

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After I put the tefillin away, the man said that he felt different, and that he had never felt that way before.