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Modern Orthodoxy & the Chosen People
The requirements and transcendent possibilities of Jewish law are the bases of Jewish distinctness.
Interest-Free Loans in Judaism
Jews have a tradition, based in biblical law, of interest-free lending, primarily--but not exclusively--to other Jews.
Civil Marriage in Israel
For a large number of Israelis, religious politics and identity issues disrupt the pursuit of holy matrimony.
Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Thought, Science and Ecology, Study
Science and Medieval Philosophy: Maimonides
Maimonides drew upon scientific knowledge in his interpretations of Jewish law.
Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Bioethics, Jewish Ethics, Jewish Thought, Science and Ecology, Study
Jewish Bioethics 101
The relationship between Jewish law, Jewish ethics, and the ethical principles of general society are navigated differently by different Jewish authorities. However, there is one principle that can be singled out for its prominence in Jewish bioethical di
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Study
Early Medieval Halachic Texts
In the early Middle Ages, leading scholars across Europe and North Africa produced different genres of legal writings.
Denominations, Jewish Law, Live, Rabbis Without Borders, Study, Weddings & Marriage
The Non-Jewish Rabbi? The Problem of Patrilineal Descent
Two articles posted earlier this week made reference to an individual who had been born to a Jewish father and ...
Israel, Jewish Law, JOFA's Torch, Live, Study, Women & Feminism
One Day or Two Days? (part 1 of 2)
I have lived in Israel for most of my life. Many mitzvot are only relevant in the land of Israel, ...