Does the Torah take more of a socialist or a capitalist approach to society? The Torah, in fact, embraces aspects of both socialism and capitalism. The Aseret Hadibrot, Ten Commandments, concludes… Read more
Jewish Law
Jerusalem Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: A Halachic Perspective
At this point in history, with Jerusalem the focus of attention in political negotiations, it seems particularly appropriate to revisit the topic of the holy city and its unique halachic status. Read more
Shemittah for the Clueless
“And the land shall rest.” Vayikra 25:1-7 Every seventh year, residents of the land of Israel are reminded that the land that flows with milk and honey is God’s property and domain. He grants the… Read more
Meeting the Demands of Shemittah: Israeli Farmer Ariel Porat
It’s that time of year again in the Jewish State. An entire industry has shut down, workers are refraining from taking up their posts, and their tools and machinery lie about idly gathering dust. But… Read more
What’s the Truth About … Tashlich?
Misconception: A feature of the Rosh Hashanah tashlich ritual is the throwing of bread or other food into a body of water, to be eaten by the fish and ducks.1 Fact: For the performance of tashlich, a… Read more















