Jewish tradition has long supported emergency abortions to protect maternal health, even stating that a person's life takes precedence over the fetus.

The Etgar Quiz no 265 tests knowledge on Jewish topics such as the destruction of the Second Bet Hamikdash by the Romans, Israel's second Prime Minister (Moshe Sharet), the significance of tzitzit in relation to keeping all the mitzvot, the concluding prayer of a service (Aleinu), which animals might be kosher (locust), and the number of sedarim in the Mishnah (six).

Parashat Tzav discusses the rituals of sacrifices conducted by priests at the Tabernacle, emphasizing the importance of maintaining enthusiasm and passion in even mundane tasks such as clearing the altar ashes.

In this article, the author addresses the renewed interest in Orthodox Judaism, particularly the Talmud, due to recent events.

Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef discusses the question of whether it is permissible to pay a higher ransom for Jewish hostages in cases where their lives are in immediate danger.

In observance of Asarah b'Tevet, a minor fast day, Jews commemorate the beginning of the Babylonian siege on Jerusalem and the subsequent destruction of the First Temple.

The text discusses a quiz with questions related to Jewish knowledge including the meaning of "Moshiach," Israel's withdrawal from Gaza in 2005, the naming of a new train station in Jerusalem after an Israeli president, the group of sages who wrote down the Mishnah, the primary area of emigration in the First Aliyah, and the sidrah featuring the story of the spies entering the Land of Israel.

The Etgar Quiz discusses various Jewish concepts and trivia questions.

The Mishnah, an important Jewish text, is shrouded in mystery regarding its origins and purpose.

The author discusses the importance of books in Jewish life and how the Charedi community has dominated the publishing field for many years, particularly through ArtScroll.

The Talmud is a complex and sprawling Jewish text, consisting of 63 volumes and filled with legalistic inquiries, fantastical tales, philosophical meditations, and personal interactions.

This article reflects on an act of civil disobedience in the context of a labor dispute in Los Angeles.

The question of why the tractate Gittin (divorce law) comes before Kiddushin (marriage law) in the Talmud has been pondered by many.

The article explores the tension in Jewish thought between the idea of yeridat ha-dorot, the decline of the generations, and aliyat ha-dorot, the ascent of the generations.

"The Soul of the Mishna" by Yakov Nagen is a collection of 72 essays that explore the meaning and depth of the Mishnah, emphasizing that it is not just a manual of rules but a source of inspiration.

In this podcast episode, the subject of the Messiah, or Moshiach, is thoroughly explored.

This article explores the absence of a tractate dedicated to the festival of Hanukkah in classical rabbinic literature.

The essay explores the placement of the laws of mourning (aveilut) within Jewish Halakhah.

This article examines the question of why women are obligated to observe certain time-bound positive commandments (TBPCs) in Jewish law while being exempt from others.

In this article, Michael J. Broyde explores the question of why women are exempt from certain time-bound positive commandments (TBPCs) in Jewish law while being obligated in others.

Purim Katan, or Little Purim, is a lesser-known celebration that occurs in Jewish leap years when there are two months of Adar.

The article discusses Maimonides' interpretation of the maaseh merkavah (Ezekiel, chapter 1), which has traditionally been considered the most esoteric part of Jewish teaching.

The Talmud Yerushalmi, also known as the Jerusalem Talmud, has long been overlooked and inaccessible to many.

The Daf Yomi cycle, which involves daily Talmud learning, will soon be studying Tractate Shekalim, which is different from the usual Talmudic texts.

The Talmud, also known as the Gemara, is an ancient set of books that serves as commentary and elaboration of the Mishnah.