Another fundamental nafka minah is whether one needs to have kavanah (intent) in order to be categorized as a rodef.

Political Islam, support for Islamic terrorism and incitement to jihad — Islamic holy war — need to be squarely faced and defeated. It is hoped that the Trump administration will allow no place for ...

What should be done? The responsibility lies with the public to protest persistently. Even if we don’t achieve everything, it will strengthen the government’s resolve in the face of external press ...

The double language of reckoning also encompasses two aspects of the Divine Judgment that the true redeemer would have to know to invoke – Hashem will do good to Israel and lead us out of our misfor ...

Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, Israelis held in Gaza since 2015 and 2014, respectively, will be released under a 1:30 exchange ratio, along with 47 prisoners freed under the 2011 Gilad Shalit ...

While Rabbi Student does create space for opposing voices, he ensures that the positions explored are all in the spirit of the beit midrash – striving to uncover the deeper meaning of core beliefs.

How often do you and your spouse talk about money? Open, honest conversations are key to managing your finances and keeping your relationship strong. Talking regularly about your goals, budget, and ...

The thought process of believing that rather than having a child murdered he would separate from his wife was incorrect. Miriam revealed the will of Heaven that the exact opposite was appropriate.

Instead of only looking at “us” as good and “them” as bad, we need to examine our own choices. What’s inside our hearts and minds? Are we living well? Are we eating well? Are we distracted?

Negotiations remain ongoing, and no official announcement has been made regarding their outcome or the scheduled cabinet meeting." ...

What makes this book truly remarkable is its brazenness. Rabbi Shore does not shy away from controversial topics, diving headfirst into the uncomfortable task of analyzing the mindset and internal log ...

The announcement on Wednesday of a ceasefire agreement being reached between Israel and Hamas elicited contrasting reactions from two groups representing the families of those still being held in Gaza ...