Judaism

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From a human perspective, circumcision happens just once; but from the perspective of mission, the message conveyed by this act – the Jewish nation’s unwavering commitment to a higher mission – resounds forever

The case of yibum concerns the married man who dies without leaving any sons.

It was a year of Torah learning, a year of fostering new friendships, a year of encounters with diverse educators and personalities, a year of becoming more attached to the land, and a year of relative innocence.

One reason commonly cited for anti-Semitism is simply jealousy.

Migo applies in a case that a person, usually the defendant, states a weak claim, one that would not ordinarily be believed...

Given the potential for kaparah, we must understand how to properly utilize this time of Bein Hametzarim, which begins in a month’s time.

Who are these twins and what are we supposed to learn from them? If we can answer this question, we will know our job for this time of the year.

What Pidyon Haben? ‘To Me, Daughters Are Dearer Than Sons’ (Bava Basra 141a)

Question: Is one obligated to stand while the shliach tzibbur repeats the Shemoneh Esreh? I have observed that some people stand during the whole repetition of the Amida while others sit most of the time. Menachem

It is upon the plaintiff to bring the required evidence to prove his case.

We identify with the heroes of the Bible because, despite their greatness, they never cease to be human, nor do they aspire to be anything else. Hence the phenomenon of which the sedra of Beha’alotecha provides a shattering example: the vulnerability of some of the greatest religious leaders of all time, to depression and despair.

The eternal wisdom of Rebbetzin Jungreis (a”h)< This week the conclusion on making peace and fostering it in our families, our communities, and our people.

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As we grow up and become more independent, we tend to think that we are in charge and that everything is in our hands.

Rabbi Fohrman delves deeper into the Priestly Blessing and its relevant lessons,

God wants us to complain about the spiritual things being denied to us, not about additional creature comforts.

Moses acted properly in his role of prophet but he failed in his role as a husband; he did not see Tziporah's suffering, her black cloud.

Did Moshe go to Ethiopia as an accepted Egyptian prince, or as part of his escape after killing the Egyptian? Was his marriage a genuine and consummated relationship, or a purely political alliance?

But how, indeed, do we push all our worries and plans out of our minds while we daven?

We must never forget that each person has his specific purpose...

There can be no experience so unequivocal and obvious as to conclusively prove the existence of God or the divine origin of His Torah.

Question: Is one obligated to stand while the shliach tzibbur repeats the Shemoneh Esreh? I have observed that some people stand during the whole repetition of the Amida while others sit most of the time. Menachem

A Dramatic Change ‘Where His Son Traveled Overseas….’ (Bava Basra 132a)

Paula and her husband did far more than that – they went to visit her and managed to persuade her to allow them to apply for her to live in a Jewish home.

As crazy as it sounds, we never met face-to-face until we discovered that on the same Shabbos, she would be visiting her daughter in Monsey while I would be attending my grandson’s bar mitzvah.

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The court is concerned the plaintiff might be exploiting the heir’s ignorance of his father’s business affairs and is trying to get paid a second time.

The Even Ezra is teaching us a fundamental concept in growth: that we can shape our very reality.

One of the highlights of Parshas Naso is the Priestly Blessing. The text of this blessing, which the Kohanim bestow upon the Jewish people,...