Jewish law
Guarding our health is an act of Jewish responsibility - opinion
Neglecting the body is not an expression of faith. Exercise, proper rest, and healthy habits are part of the Jewish obligation to protect the life entrusted to us.
Jewish US lawmakers warn antisemitic threats have surged since October 7
Parashat Tazria-Metzora: Turning lemons into lemonade
New Kentucky law says authorities must contact Chabad before cremating unnamed body
Conservative movement allows livestreaming on Shabbat, holidays amid virus
Noting the “unprecedented time” brought on by the virus, the movement’s Jewish law authorities voted Wednesday to allow livestreaming with a number of caveats.
Chief Rabbinate must disclose communications with RCA over testimonials
Controversy has long surrounded the way the Chief Rabbinate decides which Orthodox rabbis abroad it recognizes to give such testimony and it has still never provided clear criteria for this process.
Yad La’Isha marks record-breaking number of resolved ‘aguna’ cases
The 'agunah problem' is an ongoing Jewish legal (halachic) issue in which women wishing to get a divorce require the consent of their husbands, who may refuse.
Law Firm to Create Immense Job Opportunities after Building Acquisition In Northenden
Recent news sources say that a Northenden based law firm has brought a 3000 square feet building as a part of its ambitious expansion program.
The ‘halachot’ of coalition negotiations
May we make compromises on the religious character of the state?
Ask the Rabbi: What’s cooking?
KASHRUT STANDARDS in the IDF have greatly improved over the years, and we should be thankful for this.
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‘Chained’ spouses and the partners who won’t grant a divorce
How a religious farmer became a promoter of assisted suicide in Israel
Hundreds of people make use of the services of assisted suicide agencies like Dignitas and Exit each year in Switzerland. But the decision can be particularly difficult for Jews.
Shabbat/ Chag candle-lighting times for U.S. and Israel
See Shabbat/Chag times for your area.
Justice for Holocaust survivors
The Holocaust was the greatest calamity to befall the Jewish People since the destruction of the Second Temple
