Tag: Jewish Law

In the Torah portion Vayigash, Joseph warns his brothers not to become agitated on their journey home.
Rabbi Scott Kahn and certified sex therapist Talli Rosenbaum co-host the podcast "Intimate Judaism," discussing intimate issues from a Jewish perspective, bridging the gap between Jewish law and practical relationships.
This article discusses the concept of Daas Torah and Elu V'Elu in the context of disagreements within the Agudah Moetzes.
For a Jewish woman married to a Muslim man wondering how to raise their son, an Orthodox perspective underscores the importance of following Jewish teachings and nurturing the child's Jewish identity based on their Jewish mother, while a Progressive view suggests a flexible approach that separates religious status, identity, and education to allow the child to feel at home in both faiths.
The Rabbinical Council of America (RCA) has released a new edition of Hamadrikh, a handbook for the American rabbinate.
The article discusses the concept of "Yiddish hygge," which is a Jewish version of the Danish term "hygge," meaning convivial coziness and finding comfort in simple pleasures.
This article discusses the question of whether Jewish law obligates Israelis to continue with weddings despite the ongoing war and terror.
The author explores the question of why Israelis continue to get married despite the ongoing war and terror.
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef explores the question of whether it is permissible to exchange hostages for imprisoned terrorists.
This Shiur (study session) explores the question of whether Hatzalah, the emergency medical service organization, is allowed to save members of the Neturei Karta, an ultra-Orthodox Jewish group, on Shabbat.
In this article, the author reflects on the significance of dybbuk tales in Jewish literature.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon and Rabbi Shmuel Ismach discuss the role of halacha (Jewish law) during times of war.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon discusses the role of Jewish law (halacha) during times of war.
A tweet featuring an Israeli soldier speaking Hasidic Yiddish has gained viral attention, with the soldier delivering a message of reassurance to American Jews.
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, a prominent halakhic thinker, addressed the question of whether Israel should release terrorists in exchange for hostages.
In this Shiur (Jewish lesson), there is a discussion about prisoner exchanges in Jewish law.
The author describes their experiences as an IDF soldier during war, highlighting moments of boredom, busywork, and high stress.
This Shiur (lesson) discusses various halachic (Jewish legal) issues related to warfare, including the concept of collateral damage when bombing Gaza, whether a Jewish doctor can refuse to treat an injured terrorist, the permissibility of the death sentence for terrorists according to halacha, and the ethics of prisoner swaps.
In episode 385 of Unorthodox, the hosts process emotions about the war in Israel alongside listeners, discussing insights from Jewish law and ethics with Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm and Hollywood actress Lisa Edelstein's experiences as a Jewish actress.
Rabbi Shua Brick, an openly gay Orthodox Jew, is breaking barriers in the Jewish community.
The author discusses the issue of transgenderism and the challenges it presents for observant Jewish parents.
The text explores the revival of Jewish law (halachah) in modern Israel, showcasing how it has evolved to address not only individual and communal matters but also issues of national significance.
A battle has erupted between Congregation Beth Jacob, an Orthodox synagogue in Atlanta, and Crestlawn Cemetery over a new rule that bars families from installing temporary grave markers while they wait for headstones to be made.
The ban on polygamy, known as the cherem of Rabbeinu Gershom, was enacted in the 11th century and there are various opinions about its expiration date.
"A Guide to the Guide" by Rabbis Yosef Kohn and Yaakov Reinman offers a synopsis and summary of Maimonides' "Moreh Nevuchim."