Science & Technology

For millennia we were ridiculed for believing that the world began, cause and effect are not inherently linked, a whole is greater than the sum of its parts, the human psyche is multi-layered...

Is there any evidence that the supernatural exists, or has any bearing on our lives? Does the word "supernatural" even mean anything, other than "I don't understand this (yet)"?

Although AI can provide Torah knowledge and data, it will never replace the function of a rabbi, a human being who possesses a heart and soul, and is assisted by G-d.

The concept of man-made men (golems), and the question of their humanness (or lack thereof) has been discussed since Talmudic times.

I was in a bit of a hurry, so I didn’t get into it, but I would still like to know: what is the story with electric menorahs?

Question: I will be away from home for some days of Chanukah. Do I need to light a menorah of my own, or will the menorahs kindled by my wife and kids back home “cover” me as well? Response: Let’s say you would be staying at a Jewish home. Your family bac...

Being a passenger on a seafaring vessel on Shabbat per se does not present a problem, provided that the ship is owned Practically speaking, this would preclude joining a cruise owned by an Israeli company if it will extend over Shabbat. and maintained by ...

Rochel Question: Why is it that Jews give a coin to someone who is traveling? Is the traveler supposed to return the coin when they return? Answer: Our sages tell us "An emissary to do a mitzvah isn't harmed." The exception to this rule is if the emissary...

Predicting the future is big business, as newspaper astrologers and corporate consultants profit from our insatiable desire to know the unknown. Is there anything to it? Do the stars hold any power over our lives?

Yes, there is a prayer recited wherein we ask G‑d to grant us a safe and uneventful journey. Click here for the text of the prayer. See our Traveler's Companion for the laws and customs associated with this brief prayer. Some other tips for drawing specia...