Don’t violate Shabbat to save non-Jewish life, top Shas rabbi says
Ovadia Yosef has sparked controversy with many rulings; supporters say he is often misunderstood
View ArticleAbortion and capital punishment: Developing a Jewish culture of life
No government should be guilty of allowing an innocent human being to die. It’s a good place for a respectful dialogue to begin, one where religious groups can be active participants
View ArticleUS-born MK calls on ultra-Orthodox to serve country
Quoting Torah sources, first American expat legislator in 30 years exhorts Haredim to embrace army service and join labor market
View ArticleQuinoa may (or may not) be kosher for Passover
Orthodox Union refuses to certify quinoa as ok for holiday for fear of barley contamination; Star-K says grain is fine
View ArticleAfter Artscroll, agunah advocates eye NY yeshiva
Gital Dodelson’s supporters claim victory over publishing house, turn to push ex-husband’s yeshiva to force him to grant divorce
View ArticleApp lets Jewish kids text on Sabbath – and stay in the fold
The ‘Shabbos App’ is generating controversy in the Jewish community — and a monumental on-line discussion of Jewish law
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Flouting rules, thousands attend Jerusalem funeral for US Rabbi Dovid Feinstein
2 arrested amid clashes with police, vehicle damaged as crowds congregate in violation of health rules; thousands also gathered in New York City to pay tribute to Orthodox leader The post Flouting...
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Rabbi Moshe Tendler, who shaped Orthodox views on organ donation, dies at 95
Dean of the rabbinical school and biology professor at Yeshiva University was considered an expert in issues of Jewish law and medical ethics The post Rabbi Moshe Tendler, who shaped Orthodox views on...
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