The prohibition of charging a fellow indigent Jew interest on a loan is one of the many subjects addressed in our parasha, Behar. While this topic analyzed and expanded upon throughout … more

While I was studying at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beersheva in the early 2000s, I once discussed the Israeli economy with Avi Bareli, a professor of mine. I commenced a lengthy … more

Our parasha begins with the famous words: “And these are the names of b’nai Yisrael who came to Egypt, with Ya’akov, each man and his household came” (Shemos 1:1). In his … more

Medical ethics conference highlights “End of Life” challenges By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Sept.19, 2008 Close to 300 people attended the third annual Medical Ethics conference at … more

An adventure in Israel By Azriel Ganz Issue of Dec. 26, 2008 / 29 Kislev 5769 Last month, I completed my fifth straight Alyn Hospital Charity Bike Ride. This year’s five-day ride … more

A timely review of an untimely event, Bircat HaChama Reviewed by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of April 3, 2009 / 9 Nissan 5769 Our rabbis are sermonizing about an event that’s soon to … more

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By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of October 30 2009/ 12 Cheshvan 5770 On my children’s bookshelf there is a book entitled “A Little Boy Named Avram.” The book follows one of the midrashic … more

In my view By Gila Jedwab Issue of Jan. 29, 2010 / 14 Shvat 5770 Recently I was asked to speak at Shalhevet High School for Girls about what it is like to be a professional woman. The … more

by Micah D. Halpern Issue of May 14, 2010/ 1 Sivan 5770 Shame on you, Judge Richard Goldstone. When the UN Commission on Human Rights called for an investigation into Operation Cast Lead, the … more