by Ram ben Ze'ev As the sun sets and a new moon emerges, the Jewish community worldwide gathers to celebrate Rosh Hashanah (this year,...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen The British Mandate of Palestine was established on July 24th, 1922. It was approved at a private meeting of the...

Kings and Judges - 16:18-21:9 by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen In the ancient world, all governments had three elements. The King or Queen was the...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Fossil fuels have been the backbone of modern industrialization and have played a pivotal role in shaping the world we...

Mitzvot draw their rewards and repercussions with them, understanding the repentance of Kayin and Adam, as well as the power of Shabbat...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen This month of August is the season of traveling, going on vacation. The very idea resonates with our wandering in...

Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 - Adding or Subtracting by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen There is a well-known phrase in this week's reading from the...

by Ram ben Ze'ev In the digital age, Wikipedia stands as a shining beacon of accessible knowledge, hosting a wealth of information on...

In the previous Halacha, we have mentioned the words of Hagaon Rabbeinu Chaim Palagi zt”l who writes that one who attempts to commit...