Halacha

As if it wasn’t bad enough for her grieving family that Alina was mercilessly killed, the Chevra Kadisha decided that Alina Plahti must be buried “outside the fence,” away from the Jewish graves.

The opinions are almost all rooted in the core Jewish idea that pikuach nefesh, or the preservation of life, overrides nearly every other religious law.

Some laws can be altered or followed differently due to the principle of "pikuach nefesh," asving a person's life.

The fun little video made the rounds on X (formerly Twitter), and it points to what will only get more relevant as a question for religious authorities to resolve.

We see how Halacha seeks to keep people with dementia in the world of mitzvot for as long as possible, while always doing everything to protect their physical well-being.

As Jewish individuals, we have a responsibility to advocate for non-violence and support to those affected by the conflict in Ukraine.

The rise of the electric car offers a widely accessible way to drive without creating fire. Concerns about driving too far or needing repairs still apply.

Proud Sabbath observers who possess Alexa are not required to switch her off on Shabbat. What is halachicly forbidden, of course, is to use Alexa intentionally on Shabbat.

Judaism certainly places a premium on preserving life and usually calls upon us to do everything to save a life. Nonetheless, as Kohelet proclaims, “There is a time for death.”

Out of France's tradition of traditional, Orthodox Judaism, is emerging an invigorated movement of women who are looking to serve as rabbis for the Orthodox community.