Halacha

Parashat Ki Tavo: The finest generation

Elul's call to confession requires more than admitting failure. Authentic teshuva also means recognizing personal growth and the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of this generation.

|ByMOSHE TARAGIN
HONEST ACCOUNTING cannot be selective
THOUSANDS OF RUNNERS take part in the Tel Aviv Night Run, Oct. 2025.

Guarding our health is an act of Jewish responsibility - opinion

Neglecting the body is not an expression of faith. Exercise, proper rest, and healthy habits are part of the Jewish obligation to protect the life entrusted to us.

|ByMICHAEL FREUND
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men from the Vizhnitz Hasidic dynasty study Torah outside the Justice Ministry in Jerusalem during a silent protest against the imprisonment of yeshiva students who failed to comply with military recruitment orders, July 1, 2026; Illustrative.

Basic Law: Debasing Torah - opinion

The proposed Basic Law: Torah Study would grant constitutional status to Torah study, but in practice it would turn a sacred obligation into a political and legal instrument. That would harm Torah...

|BySHUKI FRIEDMAN
Second Temple Model

Beyond mourning: Rebuilding the Temple starts with rebuilding Israeli society - opinion

The Temple's restoration begins with restoring unity, justice, and shared responsibility in society.

|ByKENNETH BRANDER

Protecting freedom in love: Why prenups matter in Jewish marriages - opinion

I call on every couple standing at the threshold of a new and exciting chapter in their lives: Do not hesitate to sign an agreement to prevent get refusal.

MAY 15, 2025ByPNINA OMER
Wedding (Illustrative).

Yeshiva University rescinds approval for LGBTQ+ student club

YU’s decision to recognize Hareni in March, and settle related legal battles, marked a sharp pivot.

MAY 10, 2025ByJACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
A view of Yeshiva University

Independence Day in Halacha: Do modern holidays Have religious significance?

APRIL 29, 2025ByMARK FISH

The Internet and AI should not be used to answer questions on Halacha - opinion

While the Internet and AI can’t aid in the original thought and analysis that is the essence of Torah study, they can act as helpful resources to begin one’s study of a subject.

APRIL 14, 2025ByURI PILICHOWSKI
Wikipedia homepage on the computer screen under magnifying glass. Wikipedia is a free Internet encyclopedia.

Rabbi Shay Tahan on Erev Pesach laws when it falls on Shabbat – Special lesson

APRIL 10, 2025ByMARK FISH

The Amazing Customs of Lel HaSeder

APRIL 1, 2025ByMARK FISH

Permitted or Prohibited? The Debate Surrounding Soft Matzot

APRIL 1, 2025ByDAVID BERGER

Halachot of Erev Pesach on Shabbat

MARCH 27, 2025ByMARK FISH

Pesach in a hotel: Halachic guidelines and practical considerations

MARCH 26, 2025ByMARK FISH

Rising Antisemitism: 30 young Rabbis from 13 countries start training program

FEBRUARY 20, 2025ByMARK FISH