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Is the “Pursuit of Happiness” a Jewish Concept?
Our discussion will start by exploring the first chapter of Mesillat Yesharim…
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Mashpia vs Mekabel: Exploring the Feminine Virtue of Receiving
In a world of givers and takers, very few people want to be perceived as takers. We’re taught from childhood that “sharing is caring” and that the best virtue we can nurture is to be a kind, giving person. The truth, however, is a bit more complex. The reality is that the world needs both;…
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Shatnez: The Balance between Chesed and Gevurah
The work of balancing and refining is internal, not external…
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A Married Woman Taking On Her Husband’s Customs
The Jewish home and family is a central vehicle for the transmission of a Jewish way of life. Along with the laws that we teach our children, we also transmit many minhagim, or customs. The concept of minhag is a vast one with a wide spectrum of authority and functions, some with even halachic status,…
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When Can Women Serve as Witnesses?
Women are entrusted with the most crucial roles in Jewish life. Raising and educating children, ensuring the standard of kashrut and a stringent observance of family purity are central to preserving Jewish families and communities – and these mitzvot rely on the reliability and dedication of women. Why, then, are there cases in which women…
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Take a Deep Breath: The Power of Breathing in Judaism
Breath plays a very important role in the relationship between man and his Creator…
