Jewish Law
Misconception: King David was not permitted to build the Beit Hamikdash because he had “blood on his hands” from all…
Misconception: On Shabbat it is permitted to carry a child in a public domain that does not have an eruv…
There is some extraordinary agricultural technology being developed in Israel that is really impacting the observance of shemitah.
Misconception: Nine adult men plus a boy holding a sefer Torah constitute a minyan, thus enabling the recitation of prayers…
Misconception: The first son of a levirate1 marriage (yibbum) must be named after the deceased husband/brother. Fact: There is no…
"When parents cannot afford tuition, the obligation falls on the community."
Why did the Jews merit to be redeemed from Egypt?
It was eye-opening listening to Rav Schachter’s insistence—an insistence I find astonishing—that from a halachic point of view, nothing in…
Rabbi Schachter provided much-needed direction to medical professionals, rabbanim, members of the chevra kadisha, and community members on how to…
One of the most iconic features in a Jewish wedding is the groom stomping on a glass.
Rabbi Reiss offers readers a new means for exploring and understanding areas of practical halachah.
