Rabbi Yosef Sprung
Palliative care provided through a home hospice program is a medical support service for patients with advanced terminal illnesses who choose to spend the final stage of their lives at home, surrounded by their loved...
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Let It Go
In recent days, the Beis Hora’ah of the Schlesinger Institute received a fascinating question. I asked Rabbi Raziel Fredman, a member of the Institute, to address the issue and provide a thorough, well-reasoned response...
Chinuch for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
In recent years, an increasing number of Halachic questions have arisen concerning children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These children may possess average – or even above-average – intellectual...
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Home Hospice: A Kohen’s Dilemma – Part I
Palliative care provided through a home hospice program is a medical support service for patients with advanced terminal illnesses who choose to spend the final stage of their lives at home, surrounded by their loved...
Let It Go
In recent days, the Beis Hora’ah of the Schlesinger Institute received a fascinating question. I asked Rabbi Raziel Fredman, a member of the Institute, to address the issue and provide a thorough, well-reasoned response...
Chinuch for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
In recent years, an increasing number of Halachic questions have arisen concerning children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These children may possess average – or even above-average – intellectual...
Nachamu Nachamu
As we emerge from Tisha b’Av and read the seven Haftaros referred to as “Shiva d’Nechemta” on the Shabbosos until Rosh Hashana, we present the following thoughts on the meaning of Nechama – a subject that is...
Finding One’s Voice
Speech is among the most basic human faculties. It enables people to communicate, express thoughts and emotions, and fulfill core elements of Avodas Hashem – including Tefila, Brachos, Krias Shema, and Talmud Torah...
It’s Hot in Here – Part 2
[Editor’s note: In last week’s essay, we began the discussion of activating air conditioning systems during a hot summer Shabbos (or heating during a cold winter Shabbos) when necessary. We reviewed the principle that...
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Home Hospice: A Kohen’s Dilemma – Part I
Palliative care provided through a home hospice program is a medical support service for patients with advanced terminal illnesses who choose to spend the final stage of their lives at home, surrounded by their loved...
Let It Go
In recent days, the Beis Hora’ah of the Schlesinger Institute received a fascinating question. I asked Rabbi Raziel Fredman, a member of the Institute, to address the issue and provide a thorough, well-reasoned response...
Chinuch for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
In recent years, an increasing number of Halachic questions have arisen concerning children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These children may possess average – or even above-average – intellectual...
Nachamu Nachamu
As we emerge from Tisha b’Av and read the seven Haftaros referred to as “Shiva d’Nechemta” on the Shabbosos until Rosh Hashana, we present the following thoughts on the meaning of Nechama – a subject that is...
Finding One’s Voice
Speech is among the most basic human faculties. It enables people to communicate, express thoughts and emotions, and fulfill core elements of Avodas Hashem – including Tefila, Brachos, Krias Shema, and Talmud Torah...
It’s Hot in Here – Part 2
[Editor’s note: In last week’s essay, we began the discussion of activating air conditioning systems during a hot summer Shabbos (or heating during a cold winter Shabbos) when necessary. We reviewed the principle that...
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Home Hospice: A Kohen’s Dilemma – Part I
Palliative care provided through a home hospice program is a medical support service for patients with advanced terminal illnesses who choose to spend the final stage of their lives at home, surrounded by their loved...
Let It Go
In recent days, the Beis Hora’ah of the Schlesinger Institute received a fascinating question. I asked Rabbi Raziel Fredman, a member of the Institute, to address the issue and provide a thorough, well-reasoned response...
Chinuch for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
In recent years, an increasing number of Halachic questions have arisen concerning children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These children may possess average – or even above-average – intellectual...
Nachamu Nachamu
As we emerge from Tisha b’Av and read the seven Haftaros referred to as “Shiva d’Nechemta” on the Shabbosos until Rosh Hashana, we present the following thoughts on the meaning of Nechama – a subject that is...
Finding One’s Voice
Speech is among the most basic human faculties. It enables people to communicate, express thoughts and emotions, and fulfill core elements of Avodas Hashem – including Tefila, Brachos, Krias Shema, and Talmud Torah...
It’s Hot in Here – Part 2
[Editor’s note: In last week’s essay, we began the discussion of activating air conditioning systems during a hot summer Shabbos (or heating during a cold winter Shabbos) when necessary. We reviewed the principle that...
Halachic Implications of Prostate Surgery
Background The treatment of urinary symptoms in males, such as difficulty urinating, a persistent sensation of incomplete bladder emptying, or urinary retention, usually begins with medical management. When medication...
A Hairy Situation – Part 2
In last week’s essay, we began a discussion of whether a wig that closely resembles natural hair raises concerns for Maris Ayin. We cited the opinions of the Shiltei Giborim, who permits wearing a Sheitel in public, and...
Rabbi Yosef Sprung
