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Rabbi Gil Student

Rabbi Gil Student is the publisher and editor-in-chief of TorahMusings.com. He writes frequently in Jewish newspapers and magazines, serving as a regular contributor to Jewish Action, The Jewish Link of New Jersey, The Jewish Echo and The Vues. Rabbi Student serves on the executive committee of the Rabbinical Council of America, on the editorial board of the Orthodox Union’s Jewish Action magazine and as the magazine’s book editor.

Articles by Rabbi Gil Student

Who May Finish a Torah Scroll?

I. A Gentile Writing A Letter in a Scroll? On October 7, 2024, Senator Lindsey Graham visited the Western Wall and filled in a letter

Is the Akeidah Ethical?

It seems that every few years someone argues that the message of the Akeidah, the binding and near-sacrifice of Yitzchak (Gen. 22), is something other

Teshuva and Repayment

Teshuva, repentance is about returning to God after sin. However, it is not enough to change yourself. You also have to attempt to undo your

All-Nighters in Halacha

I. A Hard Day’s Night The Wall Street Journal recently published an expose on Bank of America for overworking employees. One investment banker recently died

War: What Is It Good For?

War is full of tragedy. Soldiers, civilians, society—nothing remains the same. People suffer injury, loss, death and displacement. Israelis today are experiencing not just war

Is a Soldier Allowed to Be Scared?

I. Prohibited Fear Fear is a normal reaction that often serves a helpful purpose of avoiding danger. However, during war, fear can endanger lives by

Preparing for Shabbos Together

I. Preparing For Shabbos The key to success in anything you do is preparation. You want to ace a job interview? You need many things

A Soldier’s Abandoned Belongings

The horrific October 7 attacks were such a surprise and shock that soldiers stationed elsewhere or away on leave for the holiday dropped everything they

Praying in a Tank

I. Where to Pray Soldiers, like all professionals, use their extensive training and experience to inform their behavior in the field, but ultimately they must

When to Invade Rafah

I. A Time for War Koheles (3:6) notwithstanding, there is never a good time for war. We hope and pray for a time when there

Pesach Avoidance

I. Avoiding the Korban Pesach We know from tax law the difference between avoidance and evasion. Tax avoidance involves structuring your finances to legally minimize