Publications & Media
Selected articles by Rabbi Daniel Sayani on halachic topics, Jewish ethics, missionary challenges, mental health in observance, and contemporary issues — published on The Times of Israel Blogs
November 15, 2023
Missionary Exploitation of the Israeli Crisis – Timely critique of missionary activity during conflict, highlighting dangers of interfaith dialogue, Christian Zionism, and accepting missionary-linked support amid the crisis in Israel.
Read article →January 6, 2023
Vayechi: Ensuring the Integrity of Taharas haMeis – Focuses on halachic standards in preparing the deceased, critiquing for-profit chevra kadisha practices and calling for rabbinic oversight to uphold kavod hameis and chesed shel emes.
Read article →December 9, 2021
Shmirat HaMeit: Halakhic Sources – Detailed sources on guarding the body after death, rooted in Torah, Talmud, and poskim, emphasizing its obligation for physical protection, spiritual care, and dignity of the deceased.
Read article →June 30, 2018
OCD and Halakha: The Orthodox Rabbi's Challenge – Pastoral approach to mental health (OCD) in rabbinic practice, discussing challenges in observance, the need for professional help, and balanced halachic guidance prioritizing wellbeing.
Read article →August 2, 2018
Abortion and the Igros Moshe – Halachic analysis of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein's responsa, ruling abortion as murder except in direct life-threatening cases (din rodef), rejecting leniencies for fetal anomalies or non-life risks.
Read article →June 19, 2016
The Missionary Cult of Personality – Earlier piece critiquing missionary tactics and personality-driven movements, contrasting charismatic authority with Judaism's rational-legal Torah-based system.
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