Tag: Rabbi Moshe Feinstein

The tradition of boiling at least three eggs at a time to nullify blood spots is not explicitly mentioned in halachic sources like the Shulchan Aruch.
A hakaras hatov letter expresses gratitude to Jewish Action for initiating a program that fostered meaningful learning relationships for Jewish individuals with special needs, inspired by a Yachad Shabbaton experience.
The article discusses the question of whether using voice-activated technology, such as OK, Google, is permissible on Shabbat.
The letter responds to a previous article by Rabbi Leead Staller on Halakhah and euthanasia.
The letters to the editor discuss the views of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein and Rabbi Michael Broyde on the topic of abortion in Jewish law.
In this article, the author responds to a discussion on whether high resource countries like Israel should prioritize providing COVID-19 vaccines to their own population or donate them to low resource countries.
In "Yeshiva Days: Learning on the Lower East Side," Jonathan Boyarin provides an account of his year as a student and observer at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem (MTJ), a Yeshiva on New York's Lower East Side.
The bronze statue of John F. Kennedy in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania has a Jewish-American story behind it.
This article discusses how Jewish thinkers reconcile the tension between determinism and human purpose.
In his article "She-Hehiyanu: An Endangered Blessing Species," Johnny Solomon discusses the challenges Orthodox Jews face in reciting the She-Hehiyanu blessing due to technological advancements affecting the availability of seasonal fruits, encounters with close friends, and purchasing new items.
Leonard A. Matanky reflects on his experience teaching girls Talmud at Ida Crown Jewish Academy in Chicago for nearly 30 years, emphasizing the importance of imbuing students with skills, context, and a love of learning.
Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, in a sermon on the 150th anniversary of the United States Constitution, praised America for having a government structure that resists totalitarianism, contrasting it with the fascist and communist regimes in Europe.
The text discusses the challenge of accommodating change in a religion with a divine origin, focusing on the Orthodox Union's statement on the roles of women in Orthodox synagogues.