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IMMERSING TO BRING IT HIGHER
Just as a convert emerges from the waters of the mikveh as a new person, so too our vessels are transformed through their immersion. * On...

Rabbi Boruch
Jul 31, 20232 min read
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CRUSHED TO SHINE?
The size of an olive defines a full measure for forbidden foods, but what is it's positive counterpart? * On Rambam's Laws of Forbidden...

Rabbi Boruch
Jul 30, 20232 min read
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FORBIDDEN RELATIONS
It's more than just following rules; it's about how we choose to act, our intentions when we do so, and the larger spiritual impacts of...

Rabbi Boruch
Jul 26, 20233 min read
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WHY TAMAR WAS SENTENCED TO BURN
Tamar descended from Shem, son of Noach. By tradition, Shem served as Priest, a Kohen. Being from this illustrious lineage, Tamar was...

Rabbi Boruch
Jul 19, 20233 min read
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WHEN WOMEN WITH ANIMOSITY CAN TESTIFY AGAINST EACH OTHER
The eligibility of the five women to testify may depend on the fulfillment of their objective, particularly in cases of remarriage. * On...

Rabbi Boruch
Jul 18, 20233 min read
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WHY A RAPIST MUST BE PREPARED TO MARRY
An important principle emphasized by the Talmud is that the obligation to marry the rapist rests solely on the perpetrator and not the...

Rabbi Boruch
Jul 16, 20233 min read
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DIVORCE BY TATTOO?
Is a tattooed writ of divorce lawful despite the fact that the servant (who was tattooed with the write of divorce) can act...

Rabbi Boruch
Jul 14, 20233 min read
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AN AUTHENTIC DIVORCE
A husband's protest against the validity of a divorce document (get) is disregarded. The law relies on the testimony of the agent who...

Rabbi Boruch
Jul 11, 20232 min read
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THE PROFOUND ROLE OF WITNESSES IN THE DIVORCE PROCESS
Divorce can become a catalyst for personal development, healing, and spiritual refinement. "Witnesses are the eyes of God" (Zohar I:183b)...

Rabbi Boruch
Jul 9, 20235 min read
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RAMBAM'S LAW ON ESTIMATING A DAUGHTER'S DOWRY
The concept of estimating the dowry can be seen as representing the desire to elevate and sanctify material possessions, transforming...

Rabbi Boruch
Jul 7, 20232 min read
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CONJUGAL RIGHTS
By providing for her physical needs and fulfilling her conjugal rights, the husband not only maintains the harmony of the marriage but...

Rabbi Boruch
Jul 7, 20232 min read
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FIGHTING FOR PURITY: UPHOLDING THE SANCTITY OF LOVE
The transformative power of preserving marital sanctity and unlocking the divine unity within relationships. * On Rambam's daily study...

Rabbi Boruch
Jul 2, 20232 min read
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THE JEWISH CALENDAR
The Jewish Supreme Court in Israel assumes the unique responsibility of establishing and calculating the calendar, showcasing the...

Rabbi Boruch
Jun 28, 20232 min read
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PURE WORDS IN AN UNCLEAN PLACE?
How can we love God if we are in a toxic environment? *The Shma is not just a matter of mind, but also of heart. * On Rambam (1...

Rabbi Boruch
Jun 22, 20232 min read
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