There are many high quality commentaries and translations on the Book of Exodus. Here are two that deserve your attention. “Redeeming Relevance In The Book Of Exodus” (Urim … more

This week it is my honor to bring to your attention the Torah teachings of Rabbi Nachum Katz and of his new Hebrew sefer, “Hinachem Nafshi.” Here are excerpts from an anline interview … more

In anticipation of the new Daf Yomi cycle that began this week, “Chizuk Shmuel: Mussar and Hashkafic Insights Tied to the Daf Yomi Cycle,” a new English commentary on the first two … more

I am focusing again on the teachings of Rav Shalom Noach Berezovsky, the Slonimer Rebbe zt’’l, this time from a new volume titled, “Nesivos Shalom on the Torah” … more

The focus of this week’s essay is “Cardozo on the Parashah: Genesis,” the latest work by the distinguished scholar, Rabbi Dr. Nathan Lopes Cardozo. The founder and dean of … more

This week’s essay, by Dr. Mitchell First, focuses on the legacy of Rabbi Joseph Hertz and the roll played by his historic commentary, the “Hertz Chumash.” This essay is from his … more

Israel Bookshop Publications recently released “Teeth and Dentistry in Halachah” (which tackles such Halachic questions as, Does one recite Shehecheyanu when he receives dentures?), authored by … more

This week’s essay is the introduction to the revised commentary on the Book of Genesis by Rabbi Ari Kahn titled “Explorations Expanded,” published by Kodesh Press. Rabbi Kahn … more

In his 2011 book, “Intergalactic Judaism” (Urim Publications), Rabbi David Lister of the United Kingdom presents a Jewish view of space travel. Much of the theological discussion … more

In school they always told you “Don’t try to take the easy way out.” You have to work hard and not expect any free rides. In business it’s the same way, and the people who … more