The ‘Ask the Rabbi‘ section on Eretz Hemdah is a wonderful resource for any rabbi and educator. Often, we are left looking for good topics to discuss from our pulpit, in an email, or at a Contemporary Halacha class. This site is bursting with wonderful, insightful, timely and well researched questions and answers that will... Read more »
Today there are people who suffer from Internet Use Disorder (IUD). This new condition is another example of how one can easily become dependent on the internet. While you aren’t suffering from this disorder, you may wonder how you can answer emails, research something using the free Bar Ilan Response Project available on NLEResources.com, or sit at... Read more »
Torah Tidbits has always been written by the Educational Director of the OU's Israel Center, Mr. Phil Chernofsky. Recently Torah Tidbits published their 1000th issue.
Hurricane Sandy is recking havoc throughout the east coast and pounding many Jewish communities. In fact, repercussions are even being felt in Israel as many Israelis (see here) are amongst the thousands who are stranded at airports across the country.
ShortVort.com is a unique website that aims to help Jews of all levels come to a greater understanding and appreciation of the Torah. With over 2,500 short vorts from hundreds of authors on all different topics,
If you work with teens, young adults, and sometimes even their parents—it seems more and more difficult to speak to your student over the phone. Instead, one hears people simply saying, "just text me."
As a rabbi and/or educator you spend countless hours a week serving as a public speaker. Refining speaking and presentation skills are heavily featured in Ner LeElef’s many training programs. And so, while you may want to brush up on your presentation and delivery techniques, you simply can’t find the time to search all over the... Read more »
What is Halachipedia? Halachipedia is not a posek. In fact, the site openly makes this proclamation on their About Us page. What the free site does offer the rabbi or educator is an organized list of topics that starts from the basics and then work through many different aspects of Halacha. Arguably the best feature of the site is the fact... Read more »
