Halacha
Katz Prize honorees recognized at President’s residence
President Isaac Herzog hailed the laureates’ efforts to integrate Halacha, the Bible, and the modern State of Israel
Some Jews are willing to risk their lives rather than receive a porcine transplant - study
Is there room for God in the age of AI? - opinion
Decades of impact: David Golinkin reflects on his legacy of pluralistic Jewish education
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.
From grass roots to the establishment - Opinion
We recently witnessed history in the making: The new state-administered Halakha exams for women.
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.
Netanyahu must say no to the haredi party's demands - editorial
While it is unclear whether the Likud agreed to any of these demands, that UTJ even raised them shows both a gross misunderstanding of Israeli society.
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.
Israel will be replaced by a halachic state -opinion
A full right-wing government? Far from it. The incoming government will change the face of the State of Israel.
Why is covering a married woman's hair part of Jewish modesty laws?
How did the concept that a married woman’s hair is ervah become a dominant part of the halachic discourse?
Orthodox women and the evolving relationship with modesty
To better understand what’s happening in the hearts and souls of Orthodox women who undergo a shift in their appearance, we spoke to five local women, all Anglo immigrants, about their journeys.
Who should and who shouldn't fast on Yom Kippur?
Healthcare provider Meuhedet has published its medical instructions regarding people with medical conditions fasting on Yom Kippur.
Meet the wealthy Israeli woman promoting Jewish family purity
Ruthy Leviev-Yelizarov, the daughter of Israeli billionaire Lev Leviev and made headlines denouncing The Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev, who claimed to be a relative.