Nosein Layaeif Koach: Halacha, Hashkafa, and the Power of Minhagim

Exploring the source of the only one of the Birchos Hashachar not found in Shas.

Young Forever: Introduction to the Piasezcner Rebbe’s Chovas Hatalmidim

A new series, starting with a discussion of the first three words of Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira's famous sefer.

The Sugya of 'Dairy Equipment'

What is nat bar nat, and what is the halachic status of something parve cooked in a dairy utensil?

Mental Health and Halacha

An overview of the approaches of the major poskim to the issue of mental health and how it is incorporated into psak halacha.

Maaris Ayin with Milk and Meat

A review of the siman in Shulchan Aruch and how it relates practically to our modern food products.

Medical Ethics: Helping Patients and Families Deal with Mental Illness

Advising parents regarding their child who is dealing with PTSD and not following Halachah; Incorporating Torah into therapy; How Judaism and the Jewish community can be a negative or positive force regarding eating disorders and other mental illnesses.