The origins of the Chief Rabbinate, it's problems, the needs it can fill, and the start of a better system. From the 11th of Av, 5773...

From the 18th of Tishrei, 5775 (Oct 12, 2014)

Must we conquer Israel even today? Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

Is there an halachic requirement to live in Israel? Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

What led to the independence of the Jewish people at the time of Hanukkah?

What are the definitions of the mitzvah לא תחנם - giving up land. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

Does the Torah command us to give over land to save lives? Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Does the Torah recommend we have a king or a president rise over us?

What causes a halacha to be forgotten? A case study in the brachot of Jewish settlements.

Is it really that important to be in Eretz Yisrael?

Question: Should I leave Israel to go to Uman on Rosh HaShana? Answer: One should not leave Israel to go to Uman. Rav Kook pointed out...

Question: Yesterday was election day. Last night I was at a shul not far from my community. Before Aravit a rabbi got up and explained...

Question: Rav Bar-Hayim, I would like to hear your opinion on this matter, based on halacha. My family and I live in a small Jewish...