Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is an anniversary; it’s the day on which Moshe came down from Mount Sinai on the second occasion. You’ll recall how, on...
Ask the Rabbi – Jewish view on Abortion
Dear Rabbi
What is the Jewish view on abortion? My sister is pregnant and was recently informed that her baby will be severely disabled with...
Women & “respect for the community” – Ask the Rabbi
Q. Why does the Talmud say that women are not called to the Torah because of "k’vod hatzibbur" – "respect for the community"?
A. Theoretically...
Daf Yomi on Tik Tok
Every component of the mishkan is iconic. Each article symbolizes a different aspect of religious experience. From the materials to the fabrics, from the...
Shavuot: Corona Diary #30 Torah Lands on Earth, But Emerges from Heaven
It all began on this day, atop a mountain of fire and smoke. For 2500 years, humanity failed to grasp a "One G-d" responsible...
What sort of Jewish state?
The Palestinians and the world are not stupid. They know quite well that we are a Jewish and democratic State. Their deeds leave no...
Parashat Re’eh
Is the Torah speaking directly to me?
This week’s Parasha commences with the words “Re’eh Anochi Noten Lifneichem Hayom Bracha U’klalah”, “See, (written in the...
Nach Review: Yehoshua Chapter 4
As soon as the Jewish people crossed over the River Jordan, Hashem tells Yehoshua to choose 12 men, one man from each tribe, and...
