Why Are There Commandments?
by Rabbi Mordechai BecherThe big picture of all those details.
Reasons for Commandments
Exploring the meaning of the Jewish laws elevates their performance to an act that makes a spiritually significant impact on our lives.
When the Holidays Are Over
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechThe most important days of the year are about to begin.
_(english).gif "Why Are There So Many Rules In Judaism?")
_(english).gif "Rational Belief")
Rational Belief
by Marshall RothShould acceptance of the Torah be based more on evidence, or more on faith? The answer: It depends.
_(english).jpg "The Commandments: Part One")
The Commandments: Part One
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanUnderstanding the origin and obligation of mitzvot.
_(english).jpg "The Commandments: Part Two")
_(english).gif "The Restriction Prescription")
The Restriction Prescription
by Rabbi Yaakov SalomonIs less really more? Why does Judaism have so many restrictions?
_(english).jpg "Beyond the Rules")
_(english).jpg "The Rules of Halacha")
The Rules of Halacha
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanJewish law is determined through an exacting process of metaphysical science, handed down from Sinai.
_(english).jpg "Growth Through Rules")
Growth Through Rules
by Louis RenaldoFrom reductionism to Judaism: A convert describes his path to Jewish observance and spiritual fulfillment.
_(english).jpg "613 Obstacles to Individuality")
613 Obstacles to Individuality
by Rabbi Mordechai BecherDoesn't adherence to Jewish Law make us all clones?
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Court System")
The Jewish Court System
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanQualifications for a Jewish judge and the operation of the Sanhedrin.
_(english).jpg "Judaism and Martyrdom")
Judaism and Martyrdom
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanUnderstanding those extraordinary times when a Jew must give his life for God.
_(english).jpg "Faith vs. Law")
Faith vs. Law
by Rabbi Maurice LammIt's the age-old dispute between Judaism and Christianity, what reigns supreme: Faith or Law? Judaism maintains that without the law, ethics and morality wither.
My Interfaith Marriage
We fell in love. It didn’t matter that I was a New York Jew and she was a devout Christian who grew up on a farm.
The 10 Commandments for Our Times
Now more than ever, the world can benefit from the Decalogue’s contemporary lessons.
Rescue in Cleveland
Charles Ramsey’s past doesn’t negate the heroism he showed in rescuing Amanda Berry.
_(english).jpg "The Prosecutor")
Rational Approach To Divine Origin of Judaism
Exploring Judaism’s unique claim that no other religion in history has made.
Dating Maze #380: Fiancée’s Troubled Past
My son’s fiancée has a mental health history that is making me very concerned.
Dating Maze #379: Marriage or Career?
Do I need to slow my climb up the corporate ladder in order to get married?
Confessions of a Serial Hook-Up Artist
I was a master at creating false intimacy. Until I realized I was missing out on true love.
Chumash Themes #23: Transition of Leadership: Moses to Joshua
A Jewish leader must combine bold initiative, with a deep sense of humility.
_(english).jpg "Judaism and the 12-Step Program")
Shiva & Mourning
The Jewish stages of mourning raises one from the abyss of despair to the normalcy of daily life.
+.jpg "Individuality within Structure")
+.jpg "Trespass")
+.jpg "Live in Peace")
_(english).gif "ABCs of Shavuot")
Teens in Space
A teenager is a formerly sweet and obedient child who turns into an extra-terrestrial, overnight.
Jerusalem: Eye of the Universe
A passionate music video that reveals some of the most stunning views of Jerusalem.
_(english).jpg "Shavuot and the Grateful Dead")
_(english).jpg "Make the Omer Count")
_(english).jpg "Daily Omer Meditation")
_(english).jpg "ABC's of the Omer")
