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Articles by Yisroel Ben-Porat
The Science of the Past: Reading History on Shabbat
May one read history books on Shabbat? Although it may seem to be an innocuous activity, reading history actually poses several halakhic and hashkafic problems, some of which may apply even during the week. Perhaps a better question is, may one read history books at all? Various sources address ... Read more →
Tearing Water: A Hassidic-Halakhic Vort