A perennial challenge to communal unity has been the question of whether Jewish Community Centers should be open on Shabbos. This raises a number of interesting historical and halakhic issues. For...
Did you ever wonder why your Torah learning isn’t getting you anywhere? Why is it, perhaps, that you can’t seem to remember what you learned? Maybe you’re feeling frustrated at...
I’ve received more than the usual emails thanking me for the recent articles on marriage. So, with the help of Hashem, let’s discuss this vital topic some more. I remember...
As a thought experiment, I was wondering what Jewish law would say about Jedi powers. Of course, this is all fiction but theoretical exercises can also serve as Torah study....
Last week, our column was dedicated to complimenting our spouse more frequently and scaling back on the complaints and criticisms. This is a sure-fire recipe for a sweeter, more pleasant...
Many of us have a favorite aunt or uncle. Why are they our favorites? Because they always have something nice to say to us. “Oh, you’re so special.” “You’re the...
Last week, we were taking a look at the lives of our Patriarchs, Avraham and Yitzchak, to mine lessons in marital harmony from them. This week, we will take a...
Chumash Bereishis has another name: It is called Sefer HaYoshor, the Book of the Upright. This is because it discusses the lives of our righteous patriarchs Avraham, Yitzchak, and Yaakov,...
Most people who travel via airplane to Eretz Yisroel recite the brocha of HaGomel upon landing. What is the halacha regarding a child who travels to Eretz Yisroel for his...