Family

Two And A Half Tribes

Rabbi Stein explains why the tribes of Reuven, Gad, and half of Menashe were not penalized for declining to enter Eretz Yisrael, while the spies who gave a negative report were punished.

Majority Rules. Does It Nullify, Too?

Rabbi Kanefsky continue his examination of when, and under what circumstances does the principle "nullify through majority" apply.

The Mystery Pot

Rabbi Kanefsky begins a discussion of the technical halachic terms of nullification by majority...as when (possibly) a dairy pot becomes mixed up with meat pots and no one knows which is which.

Spies Not Like Us

Rabbi Stein examines the unique journey of the spies Calev and Yehoshua, who did not follow the path and actions of their colleagues.

Charity Percentage

Guest Contributor Gabe Wintner examines the sources for our tradition of donating one tenth of our income to charity.