Halacha
Unnecessary and cruel: Using chickens for kapparot on Yom Kippur violates Jewish values – opinion
The practice has invited widespread scrutiny, even from sages, over the inhuman treatment of livestock. Trigger warning: Some readers might find the disclosed descriptions disturbing
Is there a halachic basis to refuse to serve alongside a female paramedic? – opinion
Parashat Ki Tavo: The finest generation
Guarding our health is an act of Jewish responsibility - opinion
Israel-Hamas war: The moral maze of hostage deals
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Jewish teachings, Benny Gantz made clear, informed his decision to support the Israel-Hamas deal to save hostages held in Gaza.
This is why Israel plans to bury hundreds of cars, with ashes and blood stains
To preserve the sanctity of those murdered by Hamas, for the first time since the establishment of the state, they decided to bury the vehicles.
Denying Israelis Jewish burials: ‘What would God say?’ - opinion
As if it wasn’t bad enough for her grieving family that Alina was mercilessly killed, the Chevra Kadisha decided that Alina Plahti must be buried “outside the fence,” away from the Jewish graves.
Israeli rabbis are issuing guidance about how to adjust Jewish law during wartime
The opinions are almost all rooted in the core Jewish idea that pikuach nefesh, or the preservation of life, overrides nearly every other religious law.
Rabbinate releases instructions for keeping Shabbat during wartime
Some laws can be altered or followed differently due to the principle of "pikuach nefesh," asving a person's life.
American Jewish author Dara Horn trains her robot to shake a lulav
The fun little video made the rounds on X (formerly Twitter), and it points to what will only get more relevant as a question for religious authorities to resolve.
Do people with dementia have to follow Jewish law?
We see how Halacha seeks to keep people with dementia in the world of mitzvot for as long as possible, while always doing everything to protect their physical well-being.
Ukraine-Russia War: A halachic perspective on conflict and peace - opinion
As Jewish individuals, we have a responsibility to advocate for non-violence and support to those affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
Conservative rabbis endorse use of electric cars on Shabbat, but divisions over driving remain
The rise of the electric car offers a widely accessible way to drive without creating fire. Concerns about driving too far or needing repairs still apply.
Alexa and Halacha - opinion
Proud Sabbath observers who possess Alexa are not required to switch her off on Shabbat. What is halachicly forbidden, of course, is to use Alexa intentionally on Shabbat.
