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What Does the Torah Say About War?
As in all other areas of life, the Torah has crucial insight into the topic of war–when to wage it, whether to siege a city, how to treat non-combatants and property, and many other issues.
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What Is True Jewish Empathy?
From years of living in Israel, I’ve learned that if you don’t know a word in Modern Hebrew, your best bet is to say the English word with a heavy Israeli accent…
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The Intricate Relationship between Torah and Proper Conduct
In the tapestry of Jewish thought, the relationship between Torah study and ethical conduct occupies a central place.
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On the Biblical Origins and Effectiveness of Shidduchim
Shidduchim are an age-old tradition with very real biblical sources, halachic ramifications, and meaningful results…
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What Is the Purpose of the Oral Torah?
Without the oral law, we would not have all the information regarding mitzvot and issurim…
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What Does the Mitzvah of “Safeguarding Our Souls” Truly Mean?
The gemara seems to prioritize the spiritual state over the physical one…
