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Tips and Tricks for Writing as a Busy Frum Jewish Woman
If writing is your passion, you will know that the desire to write and the ability to actually find time for it are often two very different things. Having spent the past six and a half years writing a book alongside the demands of everyday life, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to…
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Teaching Daughters Torah: A Folly?
Is women learning Torah muttar, recommended, maybe even required?..
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Unveiling the Mystery of the Sotah
The Sotah is the classic Torah source for the mitzvah of hair covering…
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When I Stopped Taking Small Things for Granted
Most accidents happen in the blink of an eye. Ours was no exception. It was summer vacation and my husband and I were going away with the kids to the mountains. We looked forward to delicious barbeques, picturesque views, and lazy afternoons at the pool. Our drive down was uneventful, and we thankfully arrived at…
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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. In truth, the Ketuba is essentially an insurance contract which forms the legal basis of the Jewish marriage. The ketuba lists the husband’s obligations towards his…
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A Mother’s Influence: Why Is Jewish Identity Matrilineal?
The halachic literature on the subject is conclusive…
