The Mandate to Vaccinate (Sources)

Many natural substances have psychoactive (mind-altering) properties that can significantly impact one’s mental state and affect one’s mood.

May an observant Jew avail himself of such stimulants? Is such recreation acceptable from a halachic standpoint, or does it contravene one’s Torah obligations? How would we judge actions taken while under the influence of drugs and alcohol?

See also: “The Drugs Debate” on the appropriate legislative attitude towards controlling the proliferation of potentially harmful substances.

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A Yeshiva is the mainstay of the Jewish community. The Rebbe would often encourage people to support Yeshivos in a myriad of ways, be it by encouraging enrollment, assisting with financial support, and the like. This features a collection of the Rebbe’s talks on the importance of supporting Yeshivos.

What do Torah sources require in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, particularly with regard to food preparation?

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Eretz Yisroel is distinguished as “The Land G-d, your G-d, watches over; The eyes of G-d, your G-d, are always upon it, from the beginning of the year to the end of the year” (Devarim 11:12).

Settling the land of Israel is regarded by some authorities as a personal imperative, while others point to its intense holiness as a reason for caution.

An assortment of articles and letters.

What are the challenges that the physically and mentally disabled face in observing Jewish law? Are exceptions made? How does halacha balance its obligations to the Torah and to man? 

Why do the Jewish people need leaders? Where is the line between guidance
and dictatorship? What qualifies one to be a leader? An analysis of one of
Judaism’s most central institutions.