Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu said that the halacha does not require one to obey a Supreme Court ruling if it contradicts the law.

A genius is born, but a tzaddik is made. However, this may conflict with the pashut peshat, as Rava was impressed by Rabbi ...

“It was taught in a beraita, ‘Do not place a stumbling block in front of a blind man’ (Vayikra 19:14). This verse refers to one who hits his big son (‘beno ha-godol’).” (Moed Kattan 17a).

Our Gemara on amud beis discusses a verse in Mishlei (15:15): “All the days of a poor man are wretched, but a man who is of good heart will be in a constant festive state.” In the context of ...

At first glance, we might conclude that although G-d welcomes repentance, He has no interest in the sacrifices of a non-repentant sinner. Theologically, this seems reasonable – why should G-d accept ...