Jewish law
The rabbinical courts: Sick system at the heart of society - opinion
The courts are staffed by judges who rule on momentous matters within a system that lacks proper training, transparency, and oversight.
'Jewish Concepts of Divine Oneness:' What does it mean to say ‘Hashem is One’? - review
What does Jewish law say on artificial feeding toward the end of life? - explainer
Jewish burial amid tragedy: Halachic questions surrounding the return of hostage bodies
What does Jewish law say about administering pain medications toward end of life?
Even if pain medications would incur a risk of hastening death, Jewish law permits – and even mandates – administering the therapies necessary to address the pain.
Adam Schiff is sworn into Senate on edition of Maimonides’ Jewish legal code printed in 1490
Schiff, said the edition was “a monumental legal code and one of the most organized, comprehensive, and influential works of Jewish law.”
Halitza: The Jewish ritual for widows and how it is carried out in wartime - explainer
On an average year, it is estimated there are 15 to 20 such cases in Israel and a couple in the United States. During wartime, that number goes up.
Rabbi Ido Pachter: Making a new tradition of Jewish law for modern Israel
Jerusalemite of the Week: Rabbi Ido Pachter of Beit Midrash LeMa'ase is attempting to reframe how we approach Jewish law to create something new: Halachat Yisraeli (Israeli Jewish law).
Why did hundreds of Orthodox Jerusalem girls suddenly go barefoot?
Jerusalem students remove TOMS shoes and walk barefoot after discovering forbidden Shaatnez, showing swift adherence to religious law.
What does Jewish law say about medical experimentation? - explainer
Generally, Halacha permits only medical interventions whose efficacy has been proven. Yet even with tested treatments, one cannot be sure that the intervention will succeed.
Israeli rabbi urges IDF soldiers to refrain from taking ‘spoils of war’ in Gaza
Citing biblical precedents, Aviner referenced the Book of Esther (9:10, 15, 16), highlighting that after their victory, the Jews refrained from taking spoils from their enemies,
Free at last! Jewish woman granted divorce via Zoom after ex refused get for 6 years
"It's unacceptable for a woman to find herself in a situation of get refusal even for a minute, let alone 6 years, as I experienced."
The problems with preimplantation genetic diagnosis in Jewish law
This method is time-consuming and expensive, but it is also an incredible method to prevent conception with eggs that have evidence of genetic abnormality.
The Jewish problem with Trump supporters saying his guilty verdict was ‘rigged’ - opinion
When Trump rejected his New York trial verdict, Jewish legal perspectives on acceptance of court rulings highlight the contrast between American and Jewish law.
Keep your will, estate plan, and any beneficiaries up to date - opinion
Make sure that your legacy is a fond one for your heirs, and that no one is forgotten or slighted. Do all involved a favor and update your will and any beneficiary designations.
