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

Rabba (bar Nachmani) and Rav Yosef (bar Chiyya) were third-generation Amoraim situated in Pumbedita, and were frequent disputants. Rav Yehuda (bar Yechezkel) was their teacher

לעילוי נשמת יואל אפרים בן אברהם עוזיאל זלצמן ז”ל Question: I built my house years before the next-door property was developed, with an approximately meter-high

Two weeks ago was the annual Bike4Chai ride—a fundraiser for Camp Simcha, a camp for children suffering from severe illnesses. The riders rode 160 miles

The topic of the “eishet yefat toar”—although on one hand reveals a weakness in our nature, on the other hand can indicate our inherent greatness

We are now in the month of Elul and we should work on trying to be careful in all matters of Halacha, especially in regard

Memory is identity. This was expressed beautifully by Rabbi Sacks z”l in his Haggadah commentary: “There is a profound difference between history and memory. History

It’s fascinating how new words are constantly being added to our lingo, based on the advancements of technology. People casually speak about doing things that