The biblical and Rabbinical positions on the use and abuse of wine. Chapter 1. Chapter 2.
Alcohol and Drugs in Judaism, Chapters One and Two
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Tazriah-M'Tzorah: A Disease of the Soul
This article discusses two Sidrot that have sparked debate surrounding issues of symbolic purity and impurity. To read the article, click here.
Parashat Ki Tetze: A Bird in the Hand
This article discusses the mitzvoth in Parashat Ki Tetze with a focus on the mitzvah of "sending away the mother-bird.” To read the article, click here.
The Jewish Earth Day
This article explores the moral and ethical obligation of the Jewish people, to protect the Earth. To read the article, click here.
The Shemonah Esrei Experience
A work compiled by Abe Katz that takes a look at the sources and structure of the Prayers in the Siddur. Click here.
Naso – A Bitter Experience (Discussion on Sota)
This article explores the topic of sota (the complex ritual concerning an alleged adulteress). To read the article, click here.
A Reflection of Truth
Rabbi Dr. Benjamin Lau explores the topic of rabbinate and academe in the writings of Rabbi A.S Rosenthal on Violating the Sabbath to Save a Gentile's Life. To read the article, click here.
Guarding the Treasure and Guarding the Tongue – a response from Tamar Ross
A response from Tamar Ross to Aryeh Frimer's review of her book " Expanding the Palace of Torah: Orthodoxy and Feminism". The response is in the form of an open letter, and opens with a personal note. To read the response, click here. To read Aryeh Frimer's review,...
The Status of Women in Halakhic Judaism
THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN HALAKHIC JUDAISM By: Saul J. Berman This article originally appeared in Tradition, Volume 14:2 1973 INTRODUCTION The strident voice of an intelligent, energetic and well-organized minority can often completely overshadow the real...
Between Love and Rebuke
BETWEEN LOVE AND REBUKE By Shear Yashuv Cohen, Chief Rabbi of Haifa and president of Ariel Institute, Jerusalem. This article originally appeared in Tradition vol. 28 #2, 1994. For whom the Lord loves, he rebukes, as a father the son whom he favors. (Prov.3:12) I...