The author explores the concept of "aveirah li-shmah," which refers to a sin performed in the name of God.

The article discusses the ethical implications of participating in a COVID-19 human vaccine challenge trial from a Jewish perspective.

Rashi's commentary on Masekhet Eruvin in the Talmud contains numerous diagrams, representing about half of the total diagrams found in his commentary.

The Memory Garden in Colma, California is the first Jewish site dedicated to commemorating miscarriages, abortions, and neonatal deaths.

After their mother's unexpected passing and cremation, the author grapples with conflicting emotions stemming from their divergent spiritual paths.

The article explores the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and discusses Halakhic approaches to mental illness in light of the pandemic.

The article discusses Moses' complaint in Numbers 11:12, where he states that he cannot nurse or carry the Israelite people.

The author explores the concept of "pidyon shevuyim" (redemption of captives) in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The history of the dilemma surrounding the use of videoconferencing in Jewish rituals dates back to the late 19th century.

The author discusses the role of emotions in Judaism, particularly in relation to Jewish law (Halakhah).

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Zoom Seders during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly focusing on the debates in Israeli and American Jewish communities.

This article discusses the relevance of teachings from Masekhet Bava Kama, specifically focusing on the discussion of contagious diseases, moral behavior, and prayer in light of the current global pandemic situation.

The article discusses the health risks associated with vaping, especially with THC-containing products like e-cigarettes.

"Wine, Whisky and Halachah" by Rabbi Shraga Kallus and Rabbi Avraham Chaim Slansky delves into the intricate laws surrounding wine consumption in Judaism, particularly focusing on the prohibition of stam yeinam, wine that may have been used for idolatrous purposes.

Chaim N. Saiman's book explores the multifaceted nature of halakhah, Jewish law, arguing that it exists on a spectrum between a system of rules governing behavior and a transcendent object of Torah study and literature.

In Michal Kravel-Tovi's book on state-sponsored religious conversions in Israel, the conversion crisis is explored, dating back to the 1950s when the issue of defining who is a Jew surfaced.

The American Orthodox Jewish community has shown a surprising shift in attitudes towards liberal Jewish denominations in recent years, potentially due to the financial benefits and reduced competition perceived by some Orthodox leaders.

In light of the recent synagogue shootings in Pittsburgh and Poway, some rabbis are debating whether guns should be permitted in synagogues under the Talmudic concept of adornment, given the increased security concerns during the upcoming High Holidays.

Israeli Chief Rabbi David Lau ordered a burial society to deny burial to the mother of a get refuser, sparking a debate on the halakhic justification for involving a third party in such disputes.

In ancient Jerusalem, to partake in Hellenistic sports, Jewish teenage boys had their circumcisions reversed.

The article discusses the debate within the Orthodox Jewish community regarding LGBTQ+ issues, particularly focusing on the contrasting views of Education Minister Rafi Peretz, who believes in Conversion Therapy, and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, who emphasizes compassion for queer individuals.

"Headlines" is a popular Haredi podcast, launched in 2014, that delves into controversial and pressing issues affecting the Orthodox Jewish community by inviting distinguished figures to discuss topics related to Halakha and Jewish thought.

In Miriam Gedwiser's essay about revisiting the story of the Oven of Akhnai in Jewish tradition, she explores how the narrative on Bava Metzia 59a-b offers a fresh perspective on gender roles, interpersonal relationships, and the balance between ethics and law.

The discussion revolves around the permissibility of wearing a smartwatch on Shabbat, specifically focusing on the use of electricity and altering currents.

Mark R. Cohen's book delves into the historical partnership between Yeshua and Khalluf, two Jewish merchants in the 11th century, as revealed through documents from the Cairo Geniza.