Judaism, Lessons, Times

Public Pressure

It is difficult to understand the attitude in Moshe's statement to Heaven that it had not yet freed the Jewish people from Egyptian bondage. Moshe certainly realized that Heaven was aware of the promises.

The Natural Process of Redemption is Even Better!

For many reasons, contrary to popular belief, the natural process of redemption is, according to Rav Kook & the Maharal, is even better! The topic is connected with why the world was created via evolution and analyzing through examples why skipping stages in many aspects of life is counterproductive.

SECULAR IN ISRAEL OR RELIGIOUS ABROAD? WHAT'S BETTER?

Would it be better for all of the Jews to be religious outside of Israel, or to be non-religious in Israel?

Don't Try this at Home

Rav Kook innovatively explains some difficulties in two Talmudic stories via relating to the issue of questioning G-d, and the difference between the great Torah scholars and the masses. This issue comes up often in the context of the Shoah and offers much food for thought.

What Do These "Shovavim" Days Mean to Us?

The initial letters of the weekly Torah portions that we read publicly over the course of the next few weeks, starting with Shmot, spell out the Hebrew word "Shovavim." Thus, the coming weeks are the "Days of Shovavim," widely regarded as days of fasting and atonement.

For more Articles

Daily Times in Jerusalem

22 Shvat 5786 | 9/2/2026

Daily Times | more times

06:26 Sunrise
8:33 Kriyat Shma MGA
9:09 Kriyat Shma GRA
11:53 Chatzot (Midday)
17:25 Sunset
17:44 Tzet Hakochavim

Shabbat Mishpatim Shkalim

27 Shvat 5786

Shabbat Times | Parashat Hashavua

16:48 Candle lighting
18:02 End of Shabbat
18:42 Rabeinu Tam

Interesting articles

Hand Washing Requirements

When do you need to wash hands 3 times and with a vessel?

Way of elohim

How can I know if this desire comes from God or is mine alone? What signs should I look for to discern His will?

Moshiach

I was told that the Moshiach is here but is waiting to show himself. Is this true? If so, why am I not reading about this all over the religious sites?

Songs and soundtracks.

I pay for something that makes soundtracks, it removes the vocals from the song and I am left with the song. Is it halachically permitted for me to make soundtracks for people that ask and sell it for 10 dollars? If not, can I only sell the songs that dont have a soundtrack?

Ask the Rabbi

Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt

Women drinking from the wine of Havdalah

Rabbi Jonathan Blass

Chabad

Rabbi Daniel Kirsch

Ribit

Various Rabbis

Dairy cup in a fleishig

Rabbi Elchanan Lewis

Charity

Ask Your Question:

An Urgent Family Purity Question (Hebrew Only)Ask a Question Ask the Rabbi Whatsapp Group

Daily Halacha

Non-Jewish kings of Israel

Rabbi David Sperling

Question

Shalom I am trying to determine if all the kings of Israel would have been Jewish or if some were not. I am specifically wondering about the sons of Ahab and Jezebel. From the descriptions of her behaviour in the Tanah you cannot come to the conclusion that she ven had a token conversion. Would this not have made Ahaziah and Joram non-Jewish? Thanks

Answer

Shalom, Thank you for your question. It is true that Jezebel acted in a terrible way, and did not live up to what we would expect from a Jewish lady (or even a non-Jewish lady!), it seems that our Rabbis considered her Jewish. The Midrash (Ester Rabba 3:2) calls her a "Jewish Queen". I hope this is of help to you, Blessings

Daily Halacha DedicationTo Thousands Of Subscribers By Email And Website

Parashat Hashavua