Halacha
Everyday heroines: Quiet burden of Israeli anchors waiting at home during wartime
While soldiers served for months, their partners carried the home front alone; now facing the emotional aftermath few see.
Compassion vs halacha: UK assisted dying bill sparks Jewish debate
Katz Prize honorees recognized at President’s residence
Some Jews are willing to risk their lives rather than receive a porcine transplant - study
What does Jewish law say about medical experimentation? - explainer
Generally, Halacha permits only medical interventions whose efficacy has been proven. Yet even with tested treatments, one cannot be sure that the intervention will succeed.
The Jewish state is bad for Jews: Jewish life in Israel is hijacked by cultists, politics - opinion
Religion has been hijacked by cultists with long white beards in long black coats, and they have sullied it. Politics and religion simply shouldn’t mix; the result is a toxic mess.
Step by Step: Exploring the concept of Techumim
Embracing diversity, love and respect despite our disagreements - opinion
In today's algorithm-driven world, we lose important, diverse experiences. With our already limited perspectives in society, open-mindedness and respect for other opinions is crucial.
What will happen to Second Gentlemen's house mezuzahs after election change?
Doug Emhoff installed mezuzahs at the Vice President’s Residence. What happens to them when he moves out, or up?
The Halacha of sex and gender: The Jewish view on the Imane Khelif 'controversy'
How Jewish law views sex and gender and tackles intersex, chromosomal, and hormonal issues.
The problems with preimplantation genetic diagnosis in Jewish law
This method is time-consuming and expensive, but it is also an incredible method to prevent conception with eggs that have evidence of genetic abnormality.
MKs propose bill to enable burial of terror victims ‘lacking religion’ in Jewish plots
According to the bill, terrorists do not differentiate between these and other Israelis, and their families should therefore be allowed to bury their loved ones alongside Jews.
The red heifer: A statute with a cause - opinion
As a people bound to our Jewish texts, we question and delve into the unknowable to understand our relationship to God and mitzvot more fundamentally.
Shabbat has also become a casualty of the war - opinion
Violating Shabbat to keep our loved ones and country safe is a mitzvah. Let's pray we soon return to a time where it is a mitzvah we don't have to keep.
