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The Halachic and Emotional Implications of Redeeming Captives
As I write this, Israel is marred by the massacre of October 7th. It is embroiled in a war with the urgent need to redeem those taken captive.
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Are Women and Gemara Learning Incompatible?
Whereas male Gemara learning is relatively more ‘knowing to know,’ women’s learning is ‘knowing to do’…
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Why Does a Man Need to Give His Wife a Get?
Marriage is one of the most sacred unions, and in Judaism marriage plays a central and holy role. In fact, in Jewish texts, we often see Israel compared to a bride and Hashem to a groom, as in Shir HaShirim and many places in the prophets. One may assume that, given the importance and sacredness…
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Head Covering: The Pathway to Righteousness
The Gemara in Yoma 47a tells us about a special woman called Kimchit who was blessed with seven righteous sons.
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Ketuba: Love Blossoms Through Commitment
Little girls dream of their wedding day. They dream about their beautiful white dress, the magical chuppa, their husband-to-be. Yet, perhaps one of the least exciting moments of the wedding is the signing and reading of the Ketuba, the Jewish marriage contract itself. Aramaic words are read aloud for a minute or two and sometimes…
