Beit Midrash

The Birth of Hope

Bechukotai 5779

Bechukotai 5779

Loneliness and Faith

Answering the Call

Crossing the Sea

The Great Crock Pot Controversy

Cooking on Shabbat is forbidden. How then can one slow-cook? What is a slow cooker and is it allowed?

Shaving and Haircuts during the Three Weeks

When during the three weeks can I shave and have a haircut? What are the laws of mourning with regard to shaving?

A Woman's Obligation to Pray

According to most authorities, women are no less obligated to pray than men. Therefore, they must pray “Amida” in the morning and the afternoon (“Shacharit” and “Mincha”). The evening Amida prayer (“Maariv”), on the other hand, is voluntary.

Can the Hechsher HACK it? What is behind the kosher symbol?

An indepth fascinating study of what makes food kosher and how a Hechsher is given

Workplace Requirement for Vaccination

A business owner demands that his employees be vaccinated against Corona due to the type of work done and makes them sign a waiver of claims for damages stemming from the vaccine. Can an employer make such a demand and transfer risk to a reluctant employee?

After Corona

I certainly feel it is safe to say that for most of Israel and its citizens, the year of Corona has passed. However, we are all aware that the year of Corona has left indelible scars on the population of our country.

Davening Outside with Gloves

I daven in an outdoor minyan due to Corona. Is it permitted to wear gloves while davening in cold temperatures?

Frustration

There is no question that the most prevalent and constant feeling during our lifetime is that of frustration. However, there is also a very bright silver lining that is to be found within this dark cloud of frustration.