The laws of kashrus are the most common laws in our daily lives which is why it is particularly important to learn them ...

Torah learning benefits the student in both this world and beyond. Mishna Zayin succinctly captures this: “Torah is great, for it grants life in this world and the next.” This dual reward underscores ...

An incredible event of Torah study and achievement was marked with the Chag HaSemicha celebration hosted by Machon LeHoraa ...

This past Sunday, Jews worldwide celebrated a milestone siyum, marking the conclusion of the Fortieth Rambam study cycle. By learning three chapters per day, one completes the Rambam’s entire Mishneh ...

Join us for YLD Mini LEARN: Torah in Dark Times with Base Logan Square. Together through the four sessions of this learning series we will reflect on the questions: When tragedy strikes how do ...

It’s the end of summer 2014. Rosh Hashanah is approaching, and with it the finale of the seven-year shmita cycle, a time when agricultural land lies fallow in Israel, perennials are harvested, and ...

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Masechet Avot originally consisted of five perakim. To continue its study on the sixth Shabbat between Pesach and Shavuot, a sixth perek was added to the masechet. As that Shabbat generally falls out ...