Four coalition MKs opposed measure equating bible study to military service; critics say bill seeks to preserve draft ...
It proposes that the State of Israel "recognize those who commit themselves to long-term dedication to Torah study as ...
Those who see Torah study as essential should acknowledge the unique burden borne by those who leave their lives behind to defend the country, and that yeshiva study is not a comparable sacrifice.
As the State of Israel celebrates its 75th Independence Day, let's take a look at once of its exceptional features: support of Torah study. Whatever you think about learning Torah, it's indisputable ...
For Rav Kook, it was axiomatic that the Jewish soul and the Torah are a match made in heaven. In his book analyzing the essential nature and value of Torah study, Orot HaTorah, he categorically ...
This coming Shabbat we will read in the synagogue the Torah section of Chukat which begins, "This is the law of the Torah." Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto asks: Why does the Torah section begin with "this is ...
In Israel today, the Haredi question is no longer a marginal sociological issue. It sits at the center of our politics, our economy, and our social fabric: mass draft exemptions, low male workforce ...
For 49 days we faithfully counted the Omer, building up to the holiday of Shavuot. Shavuot, the holiday celebrating the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai, is widely observed around the world by ...
Years ago, Chana Liberow had to swap her living room and dining room. The family room is now a small room off the kitchen, while the dining room is the huge front room with arched windows and a ...