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Kinyan and Ketuba: Is the Wife the Property of Her Husband?
The Ketuba takes pride of place under every Jewish chuppa throughout history. Yet, it is often misunderstood as a declaration of love or a Jewish version of wedding vows. In truth, the Ketuba is essentially an insurance contract which forms the legal basis of the Jewish marriage. The ketuba lists the husband’s obligations towards his…
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Why is Hashem Referred to as Male in Torah?
For every question in Judaism, there are answers on any number of layers. Often, the deepest approaches challenge us to confront the premise of the question itself…
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A Mother’s Influence: Why Is Jewish Identity Matrilineal?
Ever since matan Torah, the answer to the question of who is a Jew has been straightforward and unanimous…
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Cracking Up a Joke: A Torah Perspective on Laughter
Humor is part and parcel of Jewish life; both to cope with our 3000 year old (plus!) history of ups and downs…
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A Married Woman Taking On Her Husband’s Customs
The concept of minhag is a vast one with a wide spectrum of authority and functions…
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Guarding the Gates: Eyes and Heart
The sixth and final of the six constant mitzvot is the commandment, “Do not be misled by your heart and eyes.”
