Halacha
Safed Rabbinical Court may close this fall despite strong local demand
Several rabbis wrote a letter to the chief rabbi opposing the decision, and the Rabbinical Courts Administration said it is doing everything "in its power" to stop the closure, the report said.
The rabbis attacking Israel’s courts are attacking Religious Zionism - opinion
Parashat Tazria-Metzora: Turning lemons into lemonade
Make this year’s seder meaningful when tables are smaller - opinion
What does Jewish law say about administering pain medications toward end of life?
Even if pain medications would incur a risk of hastening death, Jewish law permits – and even mandates – administering the therapies necessary to address the pain.
The Halachic lessons of a raging fire
'Uncovered': Examining Halacha through a female lens - review
Each of its nine chapters includes source material from biblical verses, Talmudic discussions, and classical and contemporary responsa, in Hebrew/Aramaic and English, presented chronologically.
Halitza: The Jewish ritual for widows and how it is carried out in wartime - explainer
On an average year, it is estimated there are 15 to 20 such cases in Israel and a couple in the United States. During wartime, that number goes up.
Respecting our wives: Honoring ourselves
Following up on our Yom Kippur prayers – opinion
We need to remember the commitments we made on Yom Kippur every day, not just during the confessional.
Detailed Halachot of building a Sukkah
Rabbi Ido Pachter: Making a new tradition of Jewish law for modern Israel
Jerusalemite of the Week: Rabbi Ido Pachter of Beit Midrash LeMa'ase is attempting to reframe how we approach Jewish law to create something new: Halachat Yisraeli (Israeli Jewish law).
Navigating Halachic challenges in the Shofar blowing
What does Jewish law say about medical experimentation? - explainer
Generally, Halacha permits only medical interventions whose efficacy has been proven. Yet even with tested treatments, one cannot be sure that the intervention will succeed.
