In this article, Aryeh Klapper revisits Rav Shaul Yisraeli's analysis of civilian casualties in the context of halakhah (Jewish law) and ethics. Klapper high...

In this article, Aryeh Klapper discusses the topic of new gezeirot (rabbinic decrees) in the context of changing circumstances and technological advancements...

This article discusses the history of the controversy surrounding the use of bathtub mikvaot in Jewish law. It focuses on the advocacy of Rabbi David Miller ...

In this article, Aryeh Klapper reflects on his deep connection to the teachings of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, known as "the Rav," and discusses the challe...

This text, written by Aryeh Klapper, explores the themes of beauty, death, and the limitations of human sympathy. The author reflects on the power of imagine...

The author of this essay responds to Prof. Chaim Saiman's essay on the relationship between halakhic authority and Liberal Orthodoxy. They argue that the aut...