Halacha
Israeli Lawmaker Wants To Restore ‘Torah Justice System’
Bezalel Smotrich wants to be named interim justice minister so he can implement Torah law.
Jewish Egg Donor Agencies Proliferate To Serve Aspiring Parents
“When someone’s looking for an egg donor, they’re trying to find their tribe.”
Why Are Jews So Obsessed With The Study Of Halacha, Religious Law?
It’s far deeper than mere legal minutiae.
Inflexibility Puts All Of Judaism In Jeopardy
Our problems began when a vocal minority insisted that classic Torah commentators are always right, in spite of undeniable evidence to the contrary.
Do We Still Have To Follow The Ten Commandments?
Even if the Jews at Sinai accepted the Torah’s laws, all future generations did not. What, then, obligates us in this divine contract?
How Living In A Muslim Country Made Me Lose My Faith In Orthodox Judaism
I had my greatest revelation about Judaism while studying Arabic in Cairo.
What Every Prospective Convert to Judaism Deserves To Know
Before committing your time, money and effort to a conversion to Judaism, it’s vital to understand what you are getting yourself into.
How Much Should Jewish Law Control The Jewish State?
As much as we may want the Torah to play an influential role in Israel, this must be achieved in a consensual and respectful way, not by coercion.
Is Modern Rabbinic Judaism Based On A Myth?
For most of ancient history, Jewish life was rabbi-less. So how did they become central to how Jewish law evolves and how our communities are run?
Your Complete Guide To Fire Safety On Shabbat
Is Jewish law at odds with common sense? Here’s a fascinating look at what Jewish texts and modern experts have to say about fire safety on Shabbat: