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The Torah states, "You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor imprint any marks upon you." What is the source of this prohibition? What happens if someone regrets getting a tattoo? Is it true that tattoos are removed from a person's skin before burial? We set out to investigate

Unlocking the Torah's guidance on proper hairstyling: From sidelock preservation to avoiding gender-crossing styles

Is Aviv Geffen, the singer so closely identified with Israeli secularism, experiencing a change of heart? Recently, during a TV show filming, Geffen visited a synagogue in Nir Galim, wore a kippah, and declared he is "waiting for a moment of enlightenment."

Baking challah is a simple mitzvah: When making dough, a small portion is separated, blessed, and discarded. In recent years, challah baking nights have become popular, bringing women together for this ritual. What makes these gatherings special?

Many of us pay substantial amounts to mobile providers each month. Often these costs soar because the customer isn't tracking their monthly bill or aware of unlimited calling plans.

If you haven’t started learning the daily daf, perhaps Aharon Razel’s extraordinary motivation will help you enter the world of Torah. "You must understand that the Gemara doesn’t want you to just read about a cow and an egg, but to try to see if you have something to say about it, and if you understand the flow and the idea. Then it becomes an intellectual, emotional, and faithful challenge."

The prohibition of wasting food (Bal Tashchit) is designed to prevent, among other things, unnecessary food waste, especially when it comes to staple foods like bread. What should you do if you have leftover bread? Is it permissible to feed it to birds, and what is the significance of bread thrown on the floor?

In a surprising interview on Kol Berama radio, Eli Yatzpan discussed the Iranian threat and encouraged listeners to put on tefillin and wake up for selichot. "Anyone who believes a little and connects a little puts on tefillin for 10 minutes in the morning. And believe me, their life changes."

Reconciling the incomprehensible events of the Holocaust with the presence of a benevolent and omnipotent God. How can we perceive reality through our limited lens?

Haredim, Chabadniks, Breslovers, and more - there are many denominations in Judaism. What is the source of this division? Is it good or bad? And how can we know which is the right one?

Forget about dried peppers and giant hamsas; according to Judaism, all you need to do to protect against the evil eye is live a modest life and, most importantly, not make too big a deal about it. This week's answer opens your eyes.

The assassination of Rabin, the Versailles Hall collapse, 9/11, and more—references to these events, through equidistant letter sequences, are said to be found in the Bible. Is it true? And why does science reject it? Answer of the week.

Judaism takes a strict view on gambling, which often leads to theft, deception, and selling illusions that blur a person's decision-making ability. What does this mean regarding filling out lottery forms?

Judaism promises us that if we follow the commandments, we will reach the afterlife. But what is this place, what do we do there, and is it the same paradise where Adam and Eve lived?

Sylvester celebrations occur worldwide. But why should Jews join in? Rabbi Yitzchak Fanger argues against honoring a tormentor of our ancestors and discusses the phrase "In those days, at this time." Weekly Insight.

Exploring the differences between machine and razor shaving, why Yemenite Jews grow long sidelocks, the importance of sidelocks, the problem with pointy sidelocks, and the spiritual connection between our facial hair and Hashem

After the horrific attack in Burgas, the Bulgarians didn't understand why the ZAKA team from Israel insisted so much on respecting the dead. But the volunteers of the charity organization worked tirelessly, as always. An interview with Dano Monkotovich, deputy commander of the mission to Bulgaria, offers a glimpse behind the scenes of this holy work.

Eliahu Lax, head of the Association for the Religious Soldier, tirelessly advocates for the rights of religious soldiers to high-level kosher food, Shabbat observance, and even morning prayers. Is the IDF ready to accommodate a large influx of Haredim? In his view, the answer is clear.

Channel 2 realizes that Jewish content boosts ratings, and now they're taking it to the next level. Starting next week, radio host Menachem Toker will launch a comprehensive Jewish magazine show, marking a first for the channel. "Our goal is to sanctify God's name publicly," he says in an interview with Hidabroot Weekend.

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