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Ervah: Definition, Implications and Meaning
The concept of boundaries is emphasised throughout the Torah; what we can and can’t eat, whom we can and can’t marry, when and how to bring offerings, and the list goes on. At first glance, it’s a rather restrictive lifestyle filled with stringent rules. Upon deeper inspection, however, we find that the halachic framework set…
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The Spiritual Impact of Anger: Reflections from Orchot Tzadikim
In the vast majority of cases, anger is a negative trait. In this discussion, we will delve into the detailed reasons why anger is particularly harmful, as explained in Chapter 12 of Orchot Tzadikim. To understand why anger is so detrimental, it’s helpful to examine its various negative effects more closely. The Hebrew word “lehavin”
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What Is the Purpose of the Oral Torah?
If one asked how many torot there are you would expect the answer to be one. However, we are taught by Chazal that Moshe Rabbeinu received both the written and the oral law, torah she’bichtav and torah she’be’al peh respectively, at Har Sinai beginning in Parashat Yitro. Often when we say “torah” our immediate thought
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Tips and Tricks for Writing as a Busy Frum Jewish Woman
If writing is your passion, you will know that the desire to write and the ability to actually find time for it are often two very different things. Having spent the past six and a half years writing a book alongside the demands of everyday life, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to…
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Teaching Daughters Torah: A Folly?
Is women learning Torah muttar, recommended, maybe even required?..
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Unveiling the Mystery of the Sotah
The Sotah is the classic Torah source for the mitzvah of hair covering…
