Halacha

New study examines debate over brain-dead pregnant women kept on ventilator

The case that occurred in 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, has just been described in “The halachic heartbeat at the edge of life: navigating maternal brain death and fetal life.”

|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Prof. John Loike (R), Prof Alan Kadish (M), and Rabbi Tzvi Flaum (L)
One should act heroically like a lion to get up in the morning to serve his Creator, the ‘Shulchan Aruch’ says.

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.

|ByMICHAL RONESS
"There is nothing sacred about suffering," argued Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain, who told the ‘Post’ that Jewish values of compassion should guide end-of-life care.

Compassion vs halacha: UK assisted dying bill sparks Jewish debate

RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain and UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis answer questions on the religious and ethical implications of assisted dying as the UK passed a law on the matter.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal, Katz Prize laureates, and members of the prize committee

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

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Jewish ethical dilemma: What does Halacha say about coercing medical treatment?

In respecting a competent patient’s wishes, rabbis have upheld that choice in such cases reflects not a disregard for life but a sober recognition that the obligation to prolong life has limits.

JULY 5, 2025BySHLOMO BRODY
An illustrative image of a hospital bed.

Nadav Schwartz: Fighting for LGBTQ+ acceptance among religious Jews

Jerusalemite of the week: A religious Jew who has been out as a gay man for 15 years now, Nadav Schwartz is a passionate activist who fights for the reconciliation of religious and queer identities. 

JUNE 21, 2025ByAARON REICH
Nadav Schwartz

What does halacha say about keeping Shabbat while under possible Iranian attack? - explainer

To help guide the public, the Zomet Institute published a series of up to date guidelines for Israelis who keep Shabbat.

JUNE 13, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef speaks during a swearing in ceremony for new judges in the Rabbinical Court, held at the President's residence in Jerusalem on June 10, 2025.

Our struggle for Israel is a battle of faith and religious destiny - opinion

When the afterlife becomes the sole focus, like for Islamic terrorists who kill innocents, seeking heavenly rewards, religion loses its moral compass and can justify terrible crimes.

MAY 31, 2025ByMOSHE TARAGIN
HAMAS-SUPPORTING boy: Radical Islam has profoundly warped the image of God

How Is Shavuot Connected to Our Challenging Times? Rabbi Yoel Pinto Offers Clarity

MAY 29, 2025ByDAVID BERGER

Say Cheese: Halachic clarity for Shavuot dairy delights

MAY 27, 2025ByMARK FISH

A Jewish outlook on life can help Israel win war against Hamas - opinion

Judaism is an answer to man’s ultimate questions. But nothing is more irrelevant than an answer to a question nobody asks.

MAY 24, 2025ByNATHAN LOPES CARDOZO
An Israeli soldier with a prayer shawl seen during a morning prayer near his tank near the border with Lebanon, northern Israel, October 25, 2023

Protecting freedom in love: Why prenups matter in Jewish marriages - opinion

I call on every couple standing at the threshold of a new and exciting chapter in their lives: Do not hesitate to sign an agreement to prevent get refusal.

MAY 15, 2025ByPNINA OMER
Wedding (Illustrative).

Yeshiva University rescinds approval for LGBTQ+ student club

YU’s decision to recognize Hareni in March, and settle related legal battles, marked a sharp pivot.

MAY 10, 2025ByJACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
A view of Yeshiva University

Independence Day in Halacha: Do modern holidays Have religious significance?

APRIL 29, 2025ByMARK FISH