The family unit is a vitally important part of the Jewish faith. Commitment to family is second only to one’s commitment to G-d and the laws He has set forth for us all. The family is so important that the home is considered more sacred than even the synagogue.
In order for a family to remain […]
According to Jewish law (Halacha), there are two segments to a Jewish marriage. The first being the engagement ceremony (Kiddushin) which changes the couple’s status and announces they are preparing for the second part of marriage, known as nissu’in, which is the legal portion of the marriage, or the actual wedding.
Teachings of the process […]
If you ever been to a traditional Jewish Marriage ceremony you probably noticed that there are several things that make a Jewish wedding stand out from other types of religious weddings. A Jewish wedding has many rituals and customs that have been passed down through centuries and each ritual serves as a reminder as the […]
Marriage involves more than living in the same house with another person. In addition to the companionship, laughter, love and joy that they share, couples usually face trials like financial responsibilities, raising children, managing time and moving to new areas for employment opportunities. This is why even the happiest couples admit that building a successful […]
Baruch Spinoza (1632-1677) was a Dutch Jew born in Amsterdam. He is more commonly referred to by the Latin version of his name: Benedict de Spinoza.
Early in life he acquired a deep interest in the philosophy of Rene Descartes and other ideas that conflicted with Judaism.
He was formally excommunicated from his Synagogue at the […]
There is a question in the Talmud regarding the source that allows one to desecrate the Shabbos in order to save human life.
We will be focusing on one particular opinion taught to us in the Talmud. The Talmud was written almost 2000 years ago. It is mentioned according to one opinion in the Talmud, […]