Why Vow?

The framework of Jewish life is set by Jewish law. And, while Jewish law covers almost all aspects of life, there is a great deal of latitude for personal choice within Jewish law. That…

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A Vow Like No Other

Jews are not ascetics. In fact, according to Jewish philosophy, the Jew’s job is to take the physical and draw out its spiritual nature. One can’t do that when trying to avoid the…

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Without A Vow

Be careful in how you state a promise so that you are not making a vow.

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No Vow

Even in your day-to-day life, be careful not to swear or vow.

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Vow-less

Be careful to avoid making vows.

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This One and This One

Within the spectrum of Jewish law there are sometimes two seemingly incompatible opinions that are both correct. How can one rabbi permit something that another rabbi prohibits? The…

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One by One

Commit yourself to doing at least one thing to honor Shabbat each week.

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One from David, One from Joseph

The belief in an ultimate redeemer, referred to as Moshiach (Messiah), is a central tenet of Jewish faith. But, almost all of the details about the coming of Moshiach and the Messianic…

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One On One Shmooze

Dedicate five or ten minutes tomorrow morning (Friday) to a special conversation with God.

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The Case For Keeping Kosher

The Case For Keeping KosherKashruth – An Interpretation for the 21st Century by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald The recent growth in the observance of kashruth – Jewish dietary…