Jewish law
High Court of Justice blocks autopsies of dead infants from Jerusalem daycare disaster
Authorities called for the autopsies, given that the cause of death has not yet been definitively determined, while the families of the deceased petitioned the court against them.
Katz Prize honorees recognized at President’s residence
Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, beloved Jewish Theological Seminary professor and author, dies at 73
South Park skewers Peter Thiel in new episode 'Twisted Christian'
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.
Artificial insemination: Who is the mother according to Jewish law?
Most Jewish medical ethicists have taken a generally positive attitude toward assisted reproductive tech, even as they impose restrictions on its use.
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?
Israel needs new burial solutions - what does Judaism say?
In recent years, several activists looking to solve Israel's burial crisis have suggested restoring a method commonly used during the Second Temple period: likut atzamot.
Future of Jewish religious freedom hangs in balance in EU -opinion
Regarding Jewish religious freedom, tolerance of belief and speech is not enough.
What does Jewish law say about uterine transplants?
While uterine transplants might be able to overcome legal obstacles, it remains critical to carefully consider its ethical and societal implications.
Roe v. Wade, abortion and religious values - explainer
Here are six issues which are being implicitly addressed within the rancorous public debate about abortion.
Roe v. Wade: Overturning would be unconscionable infringement on religious freedom - opinion
Taking away choices about pregnancy undermines central values of Jewish law: bringing to bear competing Torah values, and owning the complexity of one’s reality.
