May We Pray for IDF Soldiers on Shabbos?
In 1438, a great meeting of German rabbis was convened in Nuremberg during which the rabbis issued a number of communal enactments. During the Shabbos
January 17, 2025
In 1438, a great meeting of German rabbis was convened in Nuremberg during which the rabbis issued a number of communal enactments. During the Shabbos
Soldiers go out to war and do not know if they will return. If the worst happens and they do not return, their wives cannot
Praying for a Soldier We pray for a time when there will be no more war. We also pray that until that time arrives, our
Aliyah in Response To Crisis We learn from Ya’akov that the common response to danger, to plead with God, is proper. People promise to become
Religious Jews violate Shabbat in response to even a life threatening situation. Religious soldiers fight war 24/7 in order to protect lives. This is widely
I. Danger in Yeshiva? It is now common for many American yeshiva students to spend a “gap year” in Israel after high school. This year
When we pray, we talk to the King of Kings. In that spirit, we should dress as if we are meeting a king (see Shulchan
Israel is currently laying siege on the Gaza strip in order to prevent terrorists from leaving, particularly with Israeli hostages. Is a full siege on
In memory of Michael Laves, z”l, a good friend who always greeted people enthusiastically. Have a Good Year Many people greet each other on
Forbidden Images With Barbie in the news, it is an opportunity to discuss the halachic implications of Barbie dolls. From the perspective of hashkafa, there
I. Shadchan For the Masses There is a recent Netflix series about a real shadchan, matchmaker, who sets people up to date for marriage. This
Fathers-in-Law There is a deep lesson in the fact that there is no English equivalent of the word mechutanim. Mechutanim are the parents of your
