The effects of new medical discoveries and technologies on established Halachic principles have generated extensive debate. In certain areas, such as determining paternity or maternity through genetic testing...
Category - Yoreh De’ah
Rabbi Yosef Sprung
Neither Snow nor Rain – nor Yisurim
The following words of the Rambam (Hilchos Talmud Torah, 1:8) are well known: Every man of Israel is obligated in Talmud Torah – whether he is poor or rich, whether his body is healthy and whole or afflicted with...
Mrs. Kohen’s Dilemma
Although we consider all people to be Tamei Meis today, Kohanim are still prohibited from coming into contact with a Meis. In addition, a Kohen may not cause his son to become Tamei, even if he is a minor, even a one...
Rabbi Yossi Sprung
