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Chief Rabbi Explains How to Observe Shabbat Under Fire

Chief Rabbi Lau releases guidelines to help know what is and isn't permissible on Shabbat under threat of Gaza rockets.

Chief Rabbi Explains How to Observe Shabbat Under Fire

A Halachic Guide to Yom Kippur

Rabbi Baruch Efrati offers a halachic overview of the laws of Judaism's holiest day.

A Halachic Guide to Yom Kippur

"Religious-Zionists More Suitable for Chief Rabbi Role"

Former IDF rabbi explains why religious-Zionist rabbis are better suited to make important Jewish legal rulings.

"Religious-Zionists More Suitable for Chief Rabbi Role"

Answering Halakhic Questions Online - Benefits and Pitfalls

Rabbis and teachers who answer questions on Jewish law on the Internet gathered to discuss their work and the challenges they face.

Answering Halakhic Questions Online - Benefits and Pitfalls

A Rabbi's Voice: Preventing Future Prisoner Deals

If an enemy of Israel takes a hostage, we must go to battle for him, otherwise they will step-up their efforts to strike at us.

A Rabbi's Voice: Preventing Future Prisoner Deals

Do Israeli Judges 'Look Down' on Jewish Civil Law?

Dr. Aviad Hacohen found that many Israeli judges look down on the use of Jewish law. His college offers an alternative.

Do Israeli Judges 'Look Down' on Jewish Civil Law?

Circumcision Ban? Not so Fast

Superior Court Judge Giorgi puts a spoke in the wheel of the San Francisco anti-circumcision proposal.

Circumcision Ban? Not so Fast

Rabbi Eliezer Melamed Publishes Two New Volumes of Halakhic Work

Hundreds took part this week in the launching of two new volumes of the practical halakhic series Peninei Halachah by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed.

Rabbi Eliezer Melamed Publishes Two New Volumes of Halakhic Work

IDF Rabbis Display Technology for Solving Problems of Jewish Law

IDF Rabbinate and Technology Conference: Technological developments which solve problems that contradict religious observance during army service

IDF Rabbis Display Technology for Solving Problems of Jewish Law

On LIne Judaism in the IDF: Shabbat-Friendly Phones for Soldiers

The IDF rabbinate has developed a device that will allow soldiers to speak on the telephone without Shabbat desecration.

On LIne Judaism in the IDF: Shabbat-Friendly Phones for Soldiers

The Prohibition Against Smoking

The Prohibition Against Smoking

Sixteen-Year-Old May Not Marry

A court has turned down a request by two sets of parents who want their children to marry even though the prospective bride is not yet 17.

Sixteen-Year-Old May Not Marry