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Gone Without a Trace – Mourning an Unverified Death Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
Missing persons raise
tough questions. How long must we wait before they are presumed dead? What is
the mourning process? And may the missing person’s spouse ever remarry?In stock
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My Heart Is in the West – Praying Toward Yerushalayim Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
Must a shul always face the Holy Land? What are the reasons behind this famous tradition? And if the shul was already built facing another direction, must it be changed?
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The Third Temple — Today? $39.00
This paper seeks to
crystallize the Torah commandment to build a Temple. To whom does it apply?
When is the commandment in force? And if we do build a Temple today, what
status will it have?In stock
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Does Brushing Teeth Brush over Shabbos? $39.00
Brushing teeth triggers various halachic concerns about the violation of Shabbat. This paper deconstructs the practices of oral hygiene to examine if there are issues of chovel, schita, uvdin d’chol and memareach.
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ירושת שררה ומינויי ציבור $39.00
הבנה יסודית במושג הורשת השררה ומינויי הציבור מאב לבנו בספרות התלמוד וגדולי הפוסקים, שופכת לנו אור בדין מינוי תפקידים תורניים וציבוריים, כמו רבנות ושמשות והדומה, בימינו אנו. למען יאריך על ממלכתו הוא ובניו בקרב ישראל.
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Is It Always Necessary to Get a Get? $39.00
If a couple was married
under Reform or Conservative auspices, do they need a get should they wish to
divorce? An analysis of the validity and consequences of non-Orthodox marriage
ceremonies.In stock
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Last Rites Done Right Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
This paper examines the elaborate rituals of taharas hameis. Why is the body laid on the floor during the process? Why are earthenware shards placed on the eyes of the deceased? Why is earth from the land of Israel scattered over the body?
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May Dormitories be Passed Over for Pesach? $39.00
The uncertain ownership that yeshivah students have of their dormitory rooms creates chaos when it comes to Pesach preparations. This paper clears the confusion. Must they do bedikas chametz? If yes, with or without a brachah? And do they also need to sell the chametz?
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Dealing with Disabilities Original price was: $75.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
A look at the halachic status of those with mental and physical disabilities, such as autism and deaf-muteness.
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HaMan: The Villain and the Miracle Food $39.00
Given that both Haman and ‘the Manna’ are spelled the same,
is there any deeper connection between the two?Legend of a Cookie – The Purim cookie. Three corners, folded to swathe a filling. Supposedly it is named after the wicked Haman from the Purim story. How is this cookie reminiscent of the wicked Haman? (Sources)
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Tying Tztitzis at Night $39.00
Does making tztitis at night make them invalid? What was the
position of the Rebbeim in this regard?In stock
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Bones and Broomsticks: Sorcery in the Torah Part I Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
Accustomed as we are to the world’s natural order, our notion of sorcery and other occult arts is accompanied by some level of fascination and intrigue.
How does the Torah explain the mechanisms used to achieve divination and witchcraft? More importantly, how do we reconcile the existence of evil forces that are capable of inflicting harm on humanity that was not ordained by Heaven?
Finally, how does one attain immunity against ominous spiritual realities?
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Seudah Shelishis – The Mystery and Mysticism of the Third Meal $75.00
Shabbos is a day of physical delight and spiritual rejuvenation. Each of the Shabbos meals is designed with taste and splendor, which elevates the simple act of eating to being a Heavenly experience.
Of what mystical significance are the three halachically-mandated meals on Shabbos? How does Jewish mysticism transform our appreciation for the Shabbos in general, and our perception of the third Shabbos meal in particular?In stock
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The Rebbe on the Holocaust Original price was: $75.00.$39.00Current price is: $39.00.
One of the most painful events to strike the Jewish people in recent memory is the tragedy of the Holocaust, which decimated European Jewry in a show of appalling cruelty. Having narrowly escaped its horrors himself, the Rebbe was uniquely placed to offer comfort and guidance to those who survived with both faith and sensitivity.
Part I – Making Sense of the Senseless: The horrific suffering of the Holocaust, having seared into our collective conscience, has confronted many Jews with a crisis of faith. The Rebbe offers a unique approach, allowing us to affirm our faith in a kind and just G-d, while maintaining our empathy for the plight of the Holocaust victims.
This paper addresses a range of issues. How does one maintain faith in G-d’s justice in light of such unfathomable horrors? Is this paradox surmountable for all, including those who do not fully subscribe to all dimensions of Torah scholarship? Is it appropriate to rationalize the plight of the Holocaust victims? Does our moral outrage preclude us from taking to heart the lessons these events offer?
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A Rebbetzin and a Scholar $39.00
For much of history, women were relegated to the home, leaving the pursuit of education to their male counterparts. Today, institutions for higher Torah education for women and girls dot the globe. How did Torah study for women evolve?
Study the background, history and halachic issues relevant to Torah education of women and girls.
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Women’s Rights and Religious Ritual – Part II $39.00
The notion of equality and egalitarianism calls for equal representation of all people in all areas of life. Yet the Torah explicitly exempts women from a number of mitzvah obligations, many of which are highly visible in the synagogue and community setting.
Part II-Mystery of the Mitzvos: Mitzvos are an expression of the Divine Will. How can Jewish mysticism help us understand the role that gender plays in the performance of Mitzvos?
Will the current framework that falls along gender lines change with the arrival of Moshiach?See also Part I-Understanding the Exemption
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