Two of the most important concepts in Judaism are derived from this week’s Torah portion, Emor. They are: kiddush hashem, the mitzvah of sanctifying God’s name, and chillul hashem, profaning God’s ...

A new government, baruch Hashem, has been sworn in to govern the state of Israel. I am thrilled that the party I have voted for several times is finally in power, positioned to accomplish great things ...

One of the greatest problems plaguing the Jewish people is their inferiority complex. Jews are commanded to sanctify God’s name. In Hebrew the term is kiddush Hashem. The root of the word kiddush ...

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[Rabbi Elazar] met an exceedingly ugly man. [The man] greeted him, “Peace be upon you.” [Rabbi Elazar], however, did not return his salutation. Instead, he said to him, “My, how ugly you are. Are all ...

I have spent the last week in Camp Moshava in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Being here has been a real treat. Camp Moshava is a living breathing “kiddush Hashem”. One of the many outstanding aspects of my ...

Shlomo Pappenheim is a haredi Orthodox rabbi in Israel who surprised many with his recent pronouncement that fur should be banned because of the pain caused to animals. Pappenheim singled out one item ...

Thank you, Ryan Torok, for your excellent coverage of the “get” story (“Till Get Do Us Part,” March 28). The “wedding” was a Chillul HaShem, a desecration of God’s name. The protest is a Kiddush ...