How Much do You Pay for the Half Shekel Mitzva?
A digest of how much to pay in many major currencies.
I Wish I Were Religious
A new young mother writes of the benefits she would have if she were religious.
The Suffering of Suicide Victims After Their Death
The ‘aura’ of suicide victims and those who die from substance abuse intensifies every night, as though the soul continues…
One Man’s Garbage, Another Man’s Books
Jose Alberto Gutierrez, a sanitation man amassed over 20,000 books thrown in the garbage to make a community library in…
Does Our Water Come From Another Planet?
Pirkei d’Rabbi Eliezer was composed over 2,000 years ago, yet it comments on phenomena still indiscernible to modern scientists, but…
Prayer and Exercise- What do They Have in Common?
Our formal prayer has a structure, what is it?
Gaddafi is my Cousin says Elderly Jewish Woman
“His grandmother was my mother’s sister who was forced to convert to Islam.”
Helpful Tips for Married Women – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Some time has elapsed since you got married. By now you have a good idea of what is most important…
Israel’s Population Crosses 9 Million On 71st Independence Day
The Central Bureau of Statistics released annual Israeli demographics figures. Israel's population exceeds 9 million, 74.3% of the population is…
A Blood Pressure Medicine Almost 40 Years Old Prevents Heart Attack Damage
Madrid researchers pave the way to better cardio-vascular health


















































