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The Hidden Trap of Hubris: Avoiding Complacency in Avodat Hashem
Sometimes, after initially engaging in our avodat Hashem with true dedication, we can fall into complacency…
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The Eyes, Windows of the Soul: A Torah Perspective on Crying
It is no coincidence that laughter emerges from the vocal system, but tears spring from the eyes…
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Why Is Rosh Chodesh Attributed to Women?
It is specifically the Jewish women who can fully embrace Rosh Chodesh, the renewal of the moon…
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The Status of the Widow in Judaism
Within the Torah perspective, the widow is viewed with extreme care and sensitivity…
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Illuminating the World: On Women Lighting Candles
The Shulchan Aruch notes that lighting Shabbat candles is an obligation on the Jewish people, not a minhag or a custom but a binding mitzvah…
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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…
