Remembering the 1929 Hebron Massacre

The impact of the Internet and other contemporary developments on halachah

There is a centuries-old custom not to “invite” guests to a brit and the accompanying meal but rather to merely “inform” them when and where…

Colorful, brain-boosting dishes for the Nine Days and all year round

Rabbi David Silverstein’s new book, Jewish Law as a Journey: Finding Meaning in Daily Jewish Practice, has an admirable goal—to help make the observance of…

This is not a whitewashed, watered-down, simplistic or monolithic presentation . . . The goal is for the reader to grapple with the text, rather…

How we can sanctify G-d’s name in everyday life

Why Genetic Counseling Is Important I am writing in response to your article “Direct-to-Consumer DNA Testing: What Does Halachah Say?” (spring 2019). As a genetic…

American Orthodoxy, particularly in high-density neighborhoods, no longer provides a sense of communal intimacy

Grandparents hold an important position in the family hierarchy; they are the glue that bonds families together, a source of strength for their children and…

Our Letters to the Editor section is more than just a window into what contemporary Orthodox Jews are thinking. It is also a historical record…