The Israeli Dee family lost three members during Passover. Why won’t they sit shiva until after the holiday?
In Jewish law, mourning and festivals do not mix
In Jewish law, mourning and festivals do not mix
The actor didn’t mean to kill his cinematographer. Rabbinic sages have weighed in on similar cases.
Rabbis have a halachic responsibility to consider the human dignity of the individuals affected by their rulings
The exhibit in Padua includes a Yiddish translation of a treatise on human anatomy and illustrated diplomas.
Pride meets the gatekeepers of Jewish law as observant couples reimagine gendered wedding rituals
The animated series concluded eight years ago, but for some, it will live on forever — like the Kabbalah
Orthodox Jewish organizations are running out of time to organize our political power and communal voice in defense of abortion laws that allow us to keep our faith.
Like most questions of halacha, it depends on who you ask.