Faster, Faster: Asara B’Tevet

Today is the tenth day of the Hebrew month of Tevet, and as such is a minor fast day. You ...

A New Look At Philanthropy

The commandment to leave behind some of the harvest for the poor challenges our assumptions about to whom the food belongs in the first place.

Yevamot 115

Wartime exceptions.

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Things You Can’t Do on Yom Kippur

On Yom Kippur, many activities are prohibited to preserve the sanctity of the day.

Jews & Sports on the International Scene

The history of Jews in Europe and the early Zionist movement show ample examples of the convergence of sports and Judaism. By Michael Brenner

Yom Kippur: All-Souls Day

Do people change? As human beings, are we not the sum of our unique genetic make-up and the equally unique ...

The Message our “Stuff” Sends

Hair Dye as HistoryWhile I have never used hair dye myself, I certainly watch my share of TV, and so ...

Parents Make It To The Top 10

The complex ways in which parents serve as our bridge between God and the world.

When It Rains, It Pours!

Celebrating Purim amid the mishegos of life.

The Nuts and Bolts of Peace with Iran

“Even if the messiah tarries, nonetheless, I believe and wait for him, but peace with Iran? Impossible.” When I asked ...

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