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Moshe Feinstein
Screenshot of what the Shabbos App looks like (Photo credit: Courtesy)
October 2, 2014, 4:39 pm
App lets Jewish kids text on Sabbath – and stay in the fold
The ‘Shabbos App’ is generating controversy in the Jewish community — and a monumental on-line discussion of Jewish law
By David Shamah
The problem of 'agunot,' or chained women, is international (illustrative photo: Serge Attal/Flash 90)
November 14, 2013, 10:40 am
After Artscroll, agunah advocates eye NY yeshiva
Gital Dodelson’s supporters claim victory over publishing house, turn to push ex-husband’s yeshiva to force him to grant divorce
By Rebecca Shimoni Stoil
Quinoa stuffed vegetables (photo credit: Danya Weiner)
March 13, 2013, 5:17 pm
Quinoa may (or may not) be kosher for Passover
Orthodox Union refuses to certify quinoa as ok for holiday for fear of barley contamination; Star-K says grain is fine
MK Rabbi Dov Lipman sitting in the plenum hall of the Knesset during an introduction day for new parliament members, February 03, 2013. (photo credit: Miriam Alster/Flash90)
February 13, 2013, 2:59 pm
US-born MK calls on ultra-Orthodox to serve country
Quoting Torah sources, first American expat legislator in 30 years exhorts Haredim to embrace army service and join labor market
By Raphael Ahren
Joshua Hammerman
July 13, 2012, 4:32 pm
Joshua Hammerman
Abortion and capital punishment: Developing a Jewish culture of life
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
Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef meeting with Israeli President Shimon Peres in April, 2012 (photo credit: Kobi Gideon/Flash90)
May 17, 2012, 3:22 am
Don’t violate Shabbat to save non-Jewish life, top Shas rabbi says
Ovadia Yosef has sparked controversy with many rulings; supporters say he is often misunderstood
By Asher Zeiger
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