Organ donation: the heart or the brain?
As we explained last week, the issue of cadaveric organ donation in Jewish Law depends directly on the criteria applied to define death. First of...
God is one. Understanding monotheism.
The second principle of our faith is that God is One. Last week we explained that monotheism, is not just an arithmetic reduction of...
Rabbi Abraham de Sola (London 1825- NY 1882)
Abraham de Sola (1825-1882) was a Canadian Rabbi, an orientalist and a scientist.
De Sola was recognized as one of the most influential leaders of...
Barukh Shem Kebod Malkhuto le’Olam va’Ed
After we say the first pasuq "HaShem is our God, HaShem is one", we read a sentence which is not part of the Biblical...
Pidyon haBen: when does it take place?
Previously, we explained the Mitzva of Pidyon haBen (redeeming the first born male) and in which circumstances is done.
Today we will discuss when does the ceremony...
Organ Donation: the definition of death.
Last week we explained organ donation. We started from the situation in which the donor is alive. This type of organ donation includes bone...
The 13 principles of the Jewish Faith. # 2. God is...
Last week we explained the First Principle: God's existence.
The second principle of Jewish faith asserts that "God is One".
Maimonides explains: "He is not...
Rabbi Raphael Meldola (Livorno 1754- London 1828)
Raphael Meldola (1754-1828), was the son of Moses Hezekiah Meldola (1725-1791), professor of Oriental languages in Paris. Raphael was born in Leghorn (Livorno), Italy...
Shema Israel: Pasuq 1. God exists. He is our God. And...
Last week we explained the first word "Shema". Which in Hebrew means, listening while paying attention and understanding what you are told. Elsewhere, I...
Pidyon haBen. How frequent is it?
Last week we explained the Mitzva of Pidyon haBen, and why the first born males have to be redeemed from a Cohen.
The Pidyon HaBen...
