The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/moshe-feinstein/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Moshe Feinstein | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/moshe-feinstein/ 32 32 Rabbi Moshe Tendler, who shaped Orthodox views on organ donation, dies at 95 https://www.timesofisrael.com/rabbi-moshe-tendler-who-shaped-orthodox-views-on-organ-donation-dies-at-95/ Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:44:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2624414 Dean of the rabbinical school and biology professor at Yeshiva University was considered an expert in issues of Jewish law and medical ethics

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]]> Flouting rules, thousands attend Jerusalem funeral for US Rabbi Dovid Feinstein https://www.timesofisrael.com/flouting-rules-thousands-attend-jerusalem-funeral-for-us-rabbi-dovid-feinstein/ Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:02:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2426363 2 arrested amid clashes with police, vehicle damaged as crowds congregate in violation of health rules; thousands also gathered in New York City to pay tribute to Orthodox leader

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]]> App lets Jewish kids text on Sabbath – and stay in the fold https://www.timesofisrael.com/app-lets-jewish-kids-text-on-sabbath-and-stay-in-the-fold/ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 13:39:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1072045 The 'Shabbos App' is generating controversy in the Jewish community -- and a monumental on-line discussion of Jewish law

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]]> After Artscroll, agunah advocates eye NY yeshiva https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-artscroll-agunah-advocates-eye-ny-yeshiva/ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 08:40:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=747874 Gital Dodelson's supporters claim victory over publishing house, turn to push ex-husband's yeshiva to force him to grant divorce

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]]> Quinoa may (or may not) be kosher for Passover https://www.timesofisrael.com/quinoa-may-or-may-not-be-kosher-for-passover/ Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:17:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=412072 Orthodox Union refuses to certify quinoa as ok for holiday for fear of barley contamination; Star-K says grain is fine

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]]> US-born MK calls on ultra-Orthodox to serve country https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-born-mk-calls-on-ultra-orthodox-to-serve-country/ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:59:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=372704 Quoting Torah sources, first American expat legislator in 30 years exhorts Haredim to embrace army service and join labor market

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]]> Abortion and capital punishment: Developing a Jewish culture of life https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/abortion-and-capital-punishment-developing-a-jewish-culture-of-life/ Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:32:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=160046 No government should be guilty of allowing an innocent human being to die. It’s a good place for a respectful dialogue to begin, one where religious groups can be active participants

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]]> Don’t violate Shabbat to save non-Jewish life, top Shas rabbi says https://www.timesofisrael.com/ovadia-yosef-speaks-against-sabbath-desecration-to-save-non-jewish-lives/ Thu, 17 May 2012 00:22:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=102806 Ovadia Yosef has sparked controversy with many rulings; supporters say he is often misunderstood

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