To what extent is Jewish tradition is influenced by surrounding cultures?

There is a dilemma between our Jewish pride and our safety. What is more important? What is the difference between items of pride and...

Would rabbis want there to be a death penalty in the US or in modern-day Israel? The answer might surprise you... Let’s find out...

In emergencies, does the Torah allow breaking its laws?  What if to do a mitzvah, you need to violate another mitzvah? Torah law provides...