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R' Marcus (Mordecai) Jastrow (1829-1903), Pt. 1
A curiously tragic rabbinical figure, whose dictionary ruled the roost for one century
1 year, 10 months ago
The Ramchal on Why People Avoid Learning Kabbalah
The Devil and R' Shimshon of Ostropol
1 year, 10 months ago
Haftarah VaYeitzei: The Kingdom of the North blows its last chance by retaining the Golden Calf
זֹבְחֵי אָדָם עֲגָלִים יִשָּׁקוּן
1 year, 10 months ago
Parsas VaYeitzei: What does Jacob mean by הָיָה הַשֵּׁם לִי לֶאֱלֹהִים?
The tension in monotheistic religion between universalism and paticularism
1 year, 10 months ago
The Recent Developments in Syria and the Middle East
We may be seeing revolutionary developments in the non-Jewish states that may benefit Israel
1 year, 10 months ago
Thanksgiving as an American (but not Christian) Religious Holiday
The unique historical nature of "American" Religion
1 year, 10 months ago
Haftarah Toldos: Goofing off in the Bais HaMikdash
Donating sub-par animals to the Temple for a "kodashim write-off"
1 year, 10 months ago
The War in Lebanon and Psalm 110
"An army with the resolution of volunteers, fighting for values of holiness"
1 year, 10 months ago
Parshas Toldos: The Palestinian (Plishti) Peace Proposal
"We hate you, but we fear you, so let's make peace"
1 year, 10 months ago
Are the Jews a religious group? A nationality? An ethnicity?
R' Katz on current court cases and the Hamas demonstrations at the universities
1 year, 10 months ago