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Rabbi Dr. Shai Held's book "Judaism is about Love" delves into the distinction between two types of love in Judaism: ahavah rabbah (abundant, passionate love...

The text discusses the concept of trust in the context of the weekly Torah portion Behar, focusing on the mitzvah of shmittah and the observance of Shabbat. ...

The Shabbat times from May 24 to May 31 are provided for various cities in the UK, including London, Bournemouth, Leeds, Manchester, Gateshead, and Glasgow. ...

The CJN honors influential Canadian Jews who recently passed away, including figures like Patti Starr involved in a political scandal, Harry Davis the boxing...

Renowned posek Rav Moshe Brandsdorfer discusses the halachic aspects of Lag BaOmer, addressing a query about visiting Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's kever in Mero...

Lily Greenberg Call, a former Special Assistant at the Department of Interior in the Biden administration, recently resigned in protest of US policy in Gaza,...

The Abraham Joshua Heschel School in Manhattan has removed a teacher, Daniel Haines, following his arrest on charges of raping a teenage girl in 2022, before...

In this article, an encounter is described between a rabbi and staff at an Israeli bank, where despite the staff not being religiously observant, they eagerl...

The traditional depiction of the Luchot (Tablets containing the 10 Commandments) as rounded at the top in most illustrations deviates from the Talmudic descr...

Rabbi Chaim and Binyamin Jachter's "The Halachic Haircutting Handbook" delves into the often-debated topic of whether halachah forbids men from shaving their...

The essay discusses the mainstream media's alleged anti-Israel bias, particularly in its coverage of legal actions against Israel, such as investigations by ...

Rav Aharon Feldman, a prominent figure in Agudas Yisrael of America, offers a theodicy for the Gaza war in a letter suggesting it was a Divine message due to...

Rabbi Schonfeld, Rabbi Garfield, and Rav Aaron Lopiansky delve into various important issues regarding the study of gemara in part two of their discussion. T...

The podcast delves into the timeline of Resurrection, exploring what happens after the era of the Messiah, the concept of multiple resurrections, and the end...

Rabbi Ken Spiro provides a breakdown of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, analyzing the connections to Israel and highlighting the prevalence of antisemitism.

The author discusses the importance of condemning settler violence in Israel, drawing parallels between extremist groups like Hamas and radicalized Israeli s...

Exploring the halachic implications of Elijah the Prophet visiting a cemetery in the Parshah Rabbit Hole episode 31 (Emor).

The text discusses the pervasive presence of barbarism in humanity and the need to confront and channel it in a sacred manner. It references historical atroc...

Rabbi Dweck discusses various topics including Eurovision, prayer, and learning with Haredi friends in a Q&A session. The conversation reflects on engaging w...

The Parashah Emor focuses on instructions for the priesthood, detailing aspects of rituals and qualifications for offering sacrifices in the Temple. While th...

The author reflects on their personal journey of Jewish affiliation, revealing a deep connection to Orthodox Judaism stemming from a family history where Jew...

The article discusses the narrative of the "blasphemer" in Leviticus and challenges the common translation of the sin as blasphemy. The story focuses on Ben ...

Chapter 4 of "Picture This" depicts Yonah and Estee setting up their home together. Yonah showcases his spatial skills while hanging curtains, reflecting on ...

Rabbi Yehuda Levin, a highly respected figure, lived a life marked by both great wealth and personal trials, embodying values of Torah study, modesty, and he...

The text describes personal anecdotes related to financial matters and the concept of bitachon, or trust in God. Esther Kurtz shares experiences of offering ...

The text discusses the issue of conformity and revisionist history within the Jewish religious community, noting a shift towards more stringent observance an...

A Japanese man from a family of Samurai shares his journey of becoming an Orthodox Jew and draws surprising parallels between the two cultures.

A reader seeks advice from a Bintel Brief regarding a noisy neighbor in an assisted living facility who disrupts their sleep with a loud TV. Feeling their ri...

Rabbi Mari Chernow reflects on the complexities of student movements on college campuses, addressing the dilemma faced by progressive Jews who may be perceiv...

The Etgar Quiz covers various Jewish topics: a Nobel Prize-winning poet who escaped Nazi Germany (Nelly Sachs), a Chasidic Rebbe and university professor (Ra...

The discussion in Shiur 466 revolves around the permissibility of using electronic devices on Shabbat, particularly those activated through brainwaves or voi...

The Sephardi Kashrut Authority (SKA) has recently given kosher approval to hula hoops, specifically the ready salted flavor, making it a suitable snack for c...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, shared in a deposition that a brain worm caused his memory loss, likely from a pork tapeworm, possibly a consequenc...

The Parashah of the week, Kedoshim, emphasizes the command to be holy, highlighting that every action should be sanctified and serve a higher purpose, even m...

The provided text outlines Shabbat times and important dates from May 10 to May 17. It includes the start and end times of Shabbat in various cities on May 1...

Orthodox Jewish student Reuvi Scheinerman was removed from an American Airlines flight along with another Orthodox passenger, Yehudah Roffman, who had expres...

Various rabbis provide perspectives on whether one can be disqualified from being Jewish. They emphasize that once Jewish, always Jewish, with certain criter...

SAR High School in Riverdale, New York is challenging taboos around sex education in Modern Orthodox high schools by introducing a Jewish Sexual Ethics cours...

The author reflects on the challenges of facing post-holiday news in an uncertain world, particularly with rising antisemitism and other global concerns. Dra...

Rav Yechiel Perr, the revered Rosh Yeshivah of the Yeshiva of Far Rockaway, passed away at 89, leaving a profound impact on the Torah and mussar world and th...

Rabbi Ilan Acoca explores the topic of charity laws, focusing on the laws of charity in Jewish tradition. This discussion is part of a series related to revi...

The Independent Jewish Day School in Hendon has been rated outstanding by Pikuach for its Jewish studies, with high levels of teaching and learning. The scho...

The Jewish community is currently experiencing significant divides, particularly regarding the debate around Charedi army service in Israel. Some Charedi fig...

The author commends Jewish students observing Shabbat and performing mitzvot at the United for Palestine encampment at the University of Chicago, clarifying ...

Rabbi Schonfeld and Rabbi Garfield discuss burning questions parents have about raising children in relation to Gemara on the first episode of "Lets Talk Gem...

The text discusses different philosophical perspectives on free will, including libertarianism, determinism, and compatibilism, and their implications for Je...

A family is torn over the decision to scatter a mother's ashes in Israel, with the father insisting on the plan despite objections from the adult child due t...

The custom of baking "Shlissel Challah" with a key on the Shabbos after Pesach as a segulah for parnassah (sustenance) is debated for its origins, some linki...

Exploring the eerie realm of Azazel and demons in Parshah Acharei, the 29th episode of Parshah Rabbit Hole delves into mysterious goat-like entities with a w...

In Parashat Acharei Mot, the sacrificial ritual for Yom Kippur is introduced, referencing the tragic death of Aaron's sons, Nadab and Abihu, during their ord...