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Tallit on the Bimah: Optional or Required?
This CJLS teshuva explores where and when a tallit should be worn on the bimah. This also addresses women wearing tallitot.
Violence in Israel: Self-Care and Mental Health
The bombing at Hebrew University was a transition moment in my life. I got by for about a month and then started to break down. ...
Opportunity to Connect Deeper: Why We Learn Torah
When I study Torah, I always do two things: 1. I ask myself, how did what I just read apply to my life? 2. I ...
Commerce and Competition in Jewish Law
The Talmud sets a limited precedent for free market competition by balancing the rights of merchants with the interests of consumers.
The Biblical Sources and Context for Tzedakah
The Torah provides many examples and legal provisions which are the foundation of our understanding of tzedakah.















