Charity Commitments
What should be done in a situation where one has committed to giving charity to a certain cause, and it…
Oldest Man in America Wears Tefillin
"As long as the candle is burning there is still time to work and repair."
Watch: How Did the Elephant Escape the Current?
The poor elephant stranded in the rushing current, slipped while trying to climb out. How did the drama end? Watch…
Character, Fate, and Free Choice
The Talmudic Sages addressed the question of fate and free will with a simple sentence: “Everything is in the hands…
Miriam’s Slander: Why Publicize the Sin?
Wouldn’t it be better to keep it hush to respect our leaders?
German Court Rules No Jail for Muslim Synagogue Arsonists
"Anti-Israelism" makes arson a permitted activity according to German judge.
Will Israel Become the Fourth Country to Land a Spacecraft on the Moon?
The “smart spacecraft,” developed by Israeli engineers, will be sent to Cape Canaveral, Florida in November in preparation for the…
How Come Jews Practice Shechita? (Jewish ritual slaughter)
Not only do kosher animals not suffer during ritual slaughter, they do not even experience emotional discomfort before the act,…
Jon Morrow’s Message: “If I Can Do It You Can Too!”
Suffering from a chronic terminal illness, Jon Morrow became a millionaire by inspiring millions of people to give it their…
On Wine & Water: The Torah of Alcohol
Drinking at Disney theme parks, wine on the Shabbat table, cosmic ice, and more.