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Like Son, Like Father

I pledged to be a halachic Jew in time for my son's bar mitzvah

People of the Book

Regular, long-time leiners have a special relationship with every sedra of the year. Some trade secrets from veterans of the klaf

Midwest Rabbanim Conference Focuses on Relationships, Growth, Mental Health

60 Rabbanim and 25 Rebbetzins attended the 13th annual Midwest Conference of Synagogue Rabbanim with one question in mind: “How can we help our kehillos

The Poskim Speak: Should Hatzolah Volunteers Get Electric Vehicles If They Are Buying a New Car?

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com Before we begin, let’s start with two thoughts about Hatzolah people.  They are there for us, through thick and thin. 

The Essence of Judaism is Chesed

The American Rabbi's Rabbi

The American Rabbi’s Rabbi By Rabbi Haim Jachter | December 16, 2020 If I were to ask our readers if they heard of Rav Hershel Schachter and Rav Mordechai Willig, their answers most likely would be “of course.” However, if we asked if they are familiar with Rav Gedalia Dov Schwartz, zt”l, who passed away last week at the age of 95, the answer would likely be no. Although Rav Schwartz was of the same stature and  caliber (and hashkafic orientation) as Rav Schachter and Rav Willig, he forged a different rabbinic path. Rav Schachter and Rav Willig are quintessential Yeshiva University roshei yeshiva and roshei kollel. Rav Gedalia Dov Schwartz was more focused on the rabbinate and beit din world. For the last 30 years, Rav Schwartz had the final word regarding all highly sensitive matters of personal status questions within the Modern Orthodox community. Hundreds of rabbis addressed their most challenging problems to Rav Schwartz. Rav Schwartz quietly but very capably led the American Modern Orthodox rabbinate on a properly balanced path of halachic integrity and sensitivity to communities’ and individuals’ needs.