Although we do not usually bathe or take showers on Shabbos, this topic is discussed in halachah and has modern applications. What is the prohibition of bathing? Is it ever permitted to wash one’s body on Shabbos? Does it make...
Lawsuits are in progress about whether AI developers infringe on the rights of content creators when training models on copyrighted material. If my book, Articles of Faith: Traditional Jewish Faith in the Internet Era, is among the trillions of...
The Shlah (Korach, Derech Chaim Tochachas Mussar, 26) writes, “From the story of Korach’s dispute, we learn mussar to avoid machlokes. Think about the severe punishment that came to Korach...
May one use a microwave for both milchig and fleishig? There are two issues to consider. The first is the issue of kashering: if the microwave has become fleishig or milchig, it must...
Rashi, commenting to the opening verse of Parashat Korach, explains the connection between this Parasha and the immediately preceding section – the final verses of Parashat Shelah, which introduce the Misva of Sisit. Korach led a brazen uprising...
Stop Pounding Rabbi Sam Wolfson was giving his speech to the Jewish Federation about the “Tragedy of Jewish Assimilation.” Toward the end of his long speech, the Rabbi clapped his hands...
Israelis, Jews, and decent people around the world breathed a great sigh of relief and were filled with euphoria at the news that the spectacular American military, at the courageous order of President Donald Trump, had bombed and obliterated...
As we witness the American military becoming increasingly involved in the conflict with Iran, it is an opportunity to revisit the ancient prophetic texts that spoke of these events long ago. The most well-known of these is the prophecy...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, I’m engaged, and I’m not sure what to do. You see, my chasan, who is a lovely guy, who is very sincere, and I had a conversation about...