In a parsha laden with laws, one in particular is full of fascination. Here it is: If a man has two wives, one loved, the

Editor’s note: This series is reprinted with permission from “Insights & Attitudes: Torah Essays on Fundamental Halachic and Hashkafic Issues,” a publication of TorahWeb.org. The

It says in Devarim 22:8: “When you build a new house, you shall make a guard rail for your roof, so that you shall not

Judaism reveres the divine gift of human life. In our efforts to preserve life, we adopt every possible measure to prevent senseless or accidental death.

Many prominent authorities (including Rav Yosef Shalom Eliashiv, Kovetz Teshuvot 1:32 and Rav Moshe Shternbuch, Teshuvot VeHanhagot 1:459) understand the Chafetz Chaim in his Likutei

Though we hope and pray for the best, suffering is part of life and can be hard to handle. In addition to dealing with the

I begin this week’s article with a question, wondering if any others have shared my experience—or not? During my first years after our aliyah, I

Reb Yitzchak Meir Alter, the first Gerrer Rebbe, also known by the title of his writings, “Chiddushei HaRim,” was a talmid of Reb Simcha Bunim