Minhagim

Beards and Payos: When Fashion Drifts Away from Halacha

According to Rabbi S.R.

May 21 •

Who Really Expects a Third Mikdash?

A friend of mine decided to get training in the full nikkur process.

Apr 17 •

Mechiras Chometz: Overselling a Mitzvah

In the larger scheme of things, selling chometz really isn't all that important.

Apr 6 •

Why Do We Recite Hataras Nedarim?

Sometimes, tasks we think of as endlessly complicated might not take more than a few seconds.

Sep 20, 2024 •

What Are We Supposed To Be Doing on Tisha B'Av?

We all know the things we can’t do on Tisha B’Av.

Aug 8, 2024 •

What's Really Behind Yeshivishe Hats?

I make no secret of my ambivalence towards black hats.

Jul 21, 2024 •

How Should We Respond to Tragedy and Crisis?

I’m almost jealous of Jews living in Israel during this crisis: they may face horrifying tests and mortal danger but, from what I’m hearing, they’re…

Oct 15, 2023 •

Diamond Engagement Rings and Successful Marriages

Does the modern practice actually reduce your chances of success?

Sep 26, 2023 •

Mixed Swimming and Halacha

Behavior that satisfies both halacha and identity

Aug 2, 2023 •

Visiting the Dead

How traditional Judaism looks at visiting kevarim

Jul 19, 2023 •

Keeping Track of an Ever-Changing Siddur

What lies behind some relatively recent additions to our davening

Jul 13, 2023 •

Who Would Want to Keep Two Days of Yom Kippur?

A possible insight into the birth of the chumrah culture

Jun 18, 2023 •

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