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Amidst the challenges of a brutal siege, the residents of the kibbutzim in Gush Etzion faced not only physical threats but profound spiritual and ethical questions. Could they train on Shabbat when the threat wasn't immediate? This conundrum was among several posed to religious authorities.

Cholent isn't just nostalgic—it's part of halachic tradition. But why must we eat hot food on Shabbat?

Rabbi Yaakov HaLevi from Mirevelles was a scholarly sage and one of the Tosafists. Yet, remarkably, he had the gift of kabbalistic wisdom and was able to ask questions in Jewish Law from the heavens and receive answers.

"The redemption of Israel hinges on family purity"; "There is no sadness in the world for those who know the light of truth": Discover 10 quotes from the works of the Chazon Ish ahead of his yahrzeit this week, the 15th of Cheshvan.

On a sleepy Shabbat morning, Leah Gontchevsky woke up a little later than usual. Just the previous eve, her wedding with Yitzik Neuberg had taken place. She glanced at the bed beside hers only to find it empty. Where was her groom?

Following Rabbi Menach Hendel's advice, a divorce was arranged, and Isaac divorced his wife. He was promised that if he recovered, they could remarry. Isaac did indeed recover, unwittingly igniting a significant debate within the Torah world that persisted for years.

Discover the significance of 'Chadash' in Jewish law and how it applies after Passover.

An Arab colleague introduced a Jewish clerk to powerful pamphlets, a soldier became an enthusiastic distributor, and one surprising scholar emerged. Rabbi David Shalom Naki, the author of "In Halacha and Agada," continues to receive inspiring feedback.

Debates around investing in securities, new parents curious about the 'value of 5 selaim,' investors needing a business permit, and will writers wanting alignment with Halacha. Rabbi Shlomo Ishon discusses the most intriguing questions he receives.

The devastating disappearance of the submarine on its maiden voyage shocked the nation, leaving the wives of the missing as agunot. How were they eventually freed to remarry? Read on.

Together with the Written Torah, Moses received the Oral Torah, including the Mishnah, Talmud, and Agadah, as well as contemporary Torah insights. All were given from Above.

Discover lesser-known synagogue rules that enhance respect and reverence in this sacred space

How borrowing a cup of oil from a neighbor might involve interest, concerns with children's savings in banks, and why kids playing with marbles could stumble upon interest issues. Rabbi Pinchas Wind clarifies and warns: "Many unknowingly transgress for years."

Why did a housewife call the rabbi five minutes before the holiday started? What concerned the 13-year-old preparing for his first proper seder? And how do you answer someone who asks dozens of questions in two hours? We heard from leading rabbis about the most frequent questions during the days leading up to Passover, and of course, the answers.

693 years ago, on the 9th of Cheshvan, Rabbi Asher ben Yechiel, fondly known as the Rosh, passed away, leaving a lasting impact on Talmudic scholarship and halachic rulings.

G. Wind, author of the comic books 'The Young Guardians' and 'The Young Blessers', designs these comics to present halachot to children in a captivating and engaging way. She shares what inspired her unique creation, what goes into making the books, and more.

Where else but from heaven on Mount Sinai could such an unparalleled treasure of wisdom originate?

Today, the 15th of Cheshvan, marks 66 years since the passing of Rabbi Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz, known as the "Chazon Ish," one of Israel's greatest halachic authorities.

On this day, the 12th of Tammuz, 671 years ago, Rabbi Yaakov Ben Asher, famously known as the "Baal HaTurim," passed away, leaving a lasting legacy through his halachic work "Arba'ah Turim."

Rabbi Ofir Malka is currently busy with ruling on the laws concerning the month of Elul and the High Holy Days, delivering lectures and broadcasts, and writing new books. How does he manage to balance it all? An in-depth and fascinating interview reveals why it is so important to increase one's spiritual strength during these days.