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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are that of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the Union for Traditional Judaism, unless otherwise indicated.

ARTICLE (Reprinted from Times of Israel Blogs)

Falling In Love With Judaism

by Rabbi Gerald Sussman
January 1, 2023

Categories: Articles, Holidays, Modern Judaism, Shabbat
Music In The Synagogue VIDEOS

Music In The Synagogue

by Rabbi Shlomo Segal
October 12, 2021

Categories: Halakhah, Modern Judaism, Shabbat
DIVREI TORAH

(Video/Text) What Does It Mean to Rest on Shabbat and Holidays?

by Rabbi Steven Saks
September 22, 2020

Categories: Coronavirus, Halakhah, Halakhah, High Holidays, Holidays, Modern Judaism, Shabbat
What Does It Mean to Rest on Shabbat and Holidays? VIDEOS

What Does It Mean to Rest on Shabbat and Holidays?

by Rabbi Steven Saks
September 22, 2020

Categories: Converts/Conversion, Halakhah, Halakhah, High Holidays, Holidays, Modern Judaism, Shabbat
RESPONSA

Relying on a Problematic ‘Eruv

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
July 21, 2020

Categories: Coronavirus, Halakhah, Halakhah, Shabbat
Mask RESPONSA

Yes, You May Wear a Mask on Shabbat, Regardless of Eruv

by Rabbi Noah Gradofsky
April 27, 2020

Categories: Coronavirus, Halakhah, Modern Judaism, Shabbat
Havdallah, April 5, 2020 by Rabbi Gerald Sussman VIDEOS

Havdallah, April 5, 2020 by Rabbi Gerald Sussman

by Rabbi Gerald Sussman
April 5, 2020

Categories: Coronavirus, Holidays, Holidays, Modern Judaism, Shabbat
How Should We Relate to Unorthodox Shabbat Practices – Comments on “Wendy’s Shababt” Trailer VIDEOS

How Should We Relate to Unorthodox Shabbat Practices – Comments on “Wendy’s Shababt” Trailer

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
February 21, 2018

Categories: Denominations, Halakhah, Holidays, Modern Judaism, Shabbat
RESPONSA

On the Use of an Electronic Lock on the Sabbath (Hebrew Text)

by Rabbi David Novak
July 31, 2017

Categories: Halakhah, Halakhah, Holidays, Modern Judaism, Shabbat
RESPONSA

Bicycle Riding on Shabbat

by Rabbi David Novak
July 30, 2017

Categories: Halakhah, Holidays, Shabbat, Tomeikh KaHalakhah
RESPONSA

May a Synagogue Sponsor a “Shabbat Bus”?

by Rabbi David Novak
July 30, 2017

Categories: Halakhah, Halakhah, Holidays, Modern Judaism, Shabbat, Tomeikh KaHalakhah
RESPONSA

Is it Permissible to Invite Non-Observant Jews to Your Home on Shabbat When You Know They Will Come by Car?

by Rabbi Wayne Allen and Rabbi Gershon Bacon
July 30, 2017

Categories: Halakhah, Halakhah, Holidays, Modern Judaism, Shabbat, Tomeikh KaHalakhah

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