Articles by Toviah Moldwin

The Daughters of Tselofhad and Halakhic Progressivism

By Toviah Moldwin | Comment ()
In recent years, there has been a significant amount of dialogue within the Orthodox community, particularly among the left-wing Modern Orthodox, over issues of halakhic progressivism, or the attempt to consciously change Halakhah to conform to a standard more in line with our modern values and ... Read more →

Tirha de-Tsibbura and the Modern Synagogue

By Toviah Moldwin | Comment ()
For centuries, if not millennia, the synagogue, as the locus of Jewish communal prayer, has served as the primary focal point of Jewish communal and religious activity. Communal prayer brings together Jews of all different ages, religious backgrounds, and professions to unite with the common ... Read more →

A Biblical Approach to the Relationship Between Man and the Animal Kingdom

By Toviah Moldwin | Comment ()
BY: Toviah Moldwin. The topic of the relationship between man and the animals in Jewish tradition is not one which has gone unnoticed by the scholars of our religion. Numerous articles and books have been devoted to explaining the theological and legal aspects of how people should properly ... Read more →