"The Laws of Brit Mila"

The First Commandment It is no coincidence that the very first commandment that the first Jew in history was commanded to fulfill was the commandment of religious circumcision – “Brit Milah.” This fact tells us something about the value of this particular precept. And though the commandment to procreate is mentioned in the Torah before … Read more

"Concerning Yom Kippur"

The Reason for the Commandment to Eat on Yom Kippur Eve It is a mitzvah to eat on Yom Kippur eve and to increase one’s amount of consumption (Shulchan Arukh, Orach Chaim 604:1). On the face of things, it would appear to be more appropriate to fill oneself with fear and trembling. What reason could … Read more

"The Role of Parents in Marriage"

1. The Parents’ Obligation to Marry Off Their Children 2. Money Matters 3. Parental Involvement in Choosing a Mate The Parents’ Obligation to Marry Off Their Children The Sages teach (Talmud Kiddushin 30b) that Jewish parents are commanded to marry off their children, i.e., to provide assistance in the marriage of their immediate offspring, as … Read more