Professional Development Resources: Jewish Law/Halakha

Camino Real and Modern Talmud Story

Camino Real and Modern Talmud Study [1] Shalom Carmy From Modern Scholarship in the Study of Torah: Contributions and Limitations, ed. Shalom Carmy, Orthodox... Read more

Women and Judaism: Challenges of modernity

It seems to be common knowledge that the challenges of modernity for Judaism arise from two factors of contemporary life: ease of communication, and... Read more

The Sabbath in the Space Age

THE SABBATH IN THE SPACE AGE Azriel Rosenfeld This article originally appeared in Tradition Summer 1964   Introduction The Jewish religious law (Halakhah) relating... Read more

Responsa: Man in Space

This article is a Hebrew responsa that deals with the Halakhic implications of a man in space. בס”ד יום רביעי כ”א מר”ח תשס”ב ירושלים... Read more

When Must Soldiers Disobey Direct Orders? A Biblical, Talmudic, Midrashic Analysis of An All Too Contemporary Question

Background: A news article appearing in The New York Times on Sunday, February 10, 2002, dealt with the petition of some Israeli reservists protesting... Read more

The Mitzvah of "Hakhel"

Prepared by: Rabbi Jay Goldmintz Edited by: Dr. Moshe Sokolow Sources דברים לא:ט-יג משנה סוטה ז:ה בבלי סוטה לב ע”ב ספרי דברים יז:יח ספר... Read more

Gemara Instruction in Yeshiva High Schools

This Hebrew article discusses the fundamental role that Gemara plays in Yeshiva high schools, and explores the most effective ways of teaching this crucial... Read more