Jewish law
A case pitting Indiana Jews against an abortion ban heads back to court
Indiana was one of several states to pass severe abortion restrictions following the 2022 US Supreme Court ruling overturning its 1972 Roe v. Wade decision guaranteeing the right to an abortion.
Is there a halachic basis to refuse to serve alongside a female paramedic? – opinion
Guarding our health is an act of Jewish responsibility - opinion
Jewish US lawmakers warn antisemitic threats have surged since October 7
Finding a Jewish answer to the gun problem - opinion
This article is not primarily concerned with government gun policies but with the moral issues that arise from the point of view of Jewish law, tradition and ethics.
Artificial insemination: Who is the mother according to Jewish law?
Most Jewish medical ethicists have taken a generally positive attitude toward assisted reproductive tech, even as they impose restrictions on its use.
Why is covering a married woman's hair part of Jewish modesty laws?
How did the concept that a married woman’s hair is ervah become a dominant part of the halachic discourse?
Israel needs new burial solutions - what does Judaism say?
In recent years, several activists looking to solve Israel's burial crisis have suggested restoring a method commonly used during the Second Temple period: likut atzamot.
Future of Jewish religious freedom hangs in balance in EU -opinion
Regarding Jewish religious freedom, tolerance of belief and speech is not enough.
What does Jewish law say about uterine transplants?
While uterine transplants might be able to overcome legal obstacles, it remains critical to carefully consider its ethical and societal implications.
Roe v. Wade, abortion and religious values - explainer
Here are six issues which are being implicitly addressed within the rancorous public debate about abortion.
Roe v. Wade: Overturning would be unconscionable infringement on religious freedom - opinion
Taking away choices about pregnancy undermines central values of Jewish law: bringing to bear competing Torah values, and owning the complexity of one’s reality.
Agunah Day as the aftermath of war
While Jewish law bends over backwards to resolve this human tragedy, by wisely loosening the strictures of proof of death ordinarily demanded by Jewish law.
Leader of pro-Israel student group running for Congress in Nevada
David Brog, leader of the Maccabee Task force and longtime protege of the Adelsons, is running for Congress in Nevada.
