Jewish law
Is there a halachic basis to refuse to serve alongside a female paramedic? – opinion
A reading of the Talmud suggests that a soldier who won’t engage in life-saving activity on the merit of avoiding physical contact is but a ‘pious fool’
Guarding our health is an act of Jewish responsibility - opinion
Jewish US lawmakers warn antisemitic threats have surged since October 7
Parashat Tazria-Metzora: Turning lemons into lemonade
Let them eat cake: What's at stake with Israel's controversial Hametz law?
SOCIAL AFFAIRS: Why are hospitals being targeted with a new law banning Hametz over Passover? How will it affect staff, and is there a halachic basis for it?
Pardes remains committed to learning despite Israeli political strife - opinion
As we celebrate a half-century of The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, how might we hold on to our past in a way that helps us to move forward?
All citizens of Israel should be allowed to marry - opinion
Non-Jews who come to Israel, pay taxes and serve in the IDF shouldn’t have to get married in Cyprus if they don’t want to convert to Judaism.
Judaism should bring the 'last confession' (vidui) back
The last confession (vidui), has somewhat disappeared in recent centuries. In this column, I’ll briefly lay out the case for restoring this meaningful ritual.
Rabbis and LGBTQ+ Jews, a developing topic of compassion and halacha - opinion
What unites these rabbis is the idea that the Jewish community has an obligation to respect the divine humanity of each community member, without condoning acts that are outside Halacha.
Aliyah Min: Comittee to discuss Law of Return, without passing legislation
According to Sofer, most Russian and Ukrainian olim in 2022 weren't considered Jewish by Orthodox law but were still able to make aliyah.
Pulling the plug: What does Jewish law say about 'passive euthanasia?'
Jewish bioethicists significantly disagree regarding “passive euthanasia,” which can constitute either the withholding or withdrawing of treatment from the terminally ill.
When do kohanim not step up to offer priestly blessing?
Three rabbis from different diasporas, representing diverse schools, sought to counter the practice they encountered.
Women's hair covering and Judaism: What to do in the modern world
Several developments over the last half century should be noted when discussing women’s hair covering in modernity.
Finding a Jewish answer to the gun problem - opinion
This article is not primarily concerned with government gun policies but with the moral issues that arise from the point of view of Jewish law, tradition and ethics.
