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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.”
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A Torah Approach to Clothing: Enhancement or Treachery?
Immediately after Adam and Chava’s sin, the Torah tells us that they realised they were naked (3:7)…
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Does Romantic Love Exist in Judaism?
Romantic love has undergone many iterations over the centuries, and philosophers and thinkers have differed in definitions…
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Teaching Daughters Torah: A Folly?
The historical relationship between Jewish women and the study of Torah has hardly been predicated on halachic debate and resolution…
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Understanding the Mitzvah of Fearing God
The fear of Hashem is not about being afraid of Him, but rather about having a deep sense of respect and reverence for His holiness…