The ''Journal of Halacha and Contemporary Society'' is a semiannual

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and edited by Alfred Cohen. As its title implies, it is devoted to the interface between ''

halakha ''Halakha'' (; he, הֲלָכָה, ), also transliterated as ''halacha'', ''halakhah'', and ''halocho'' ( ), is the collective body of Jewish religious laws which is derived from the written and Oral Torah. Halakha is based on biblical commandm ...

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law and ethics) and modern society; thus, some articles will discuss how recent scientific developments are viewed by ''halakha'' while others may examine modern trends in Jewish life. Regular contributors include Dr. Fred Rosner on medical issues, Rabbi

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, and the editor Rabbi Alfred Cohen. According to the masthead, all articles are vetted by halachic authorities. The journal also often includes reviews of books on subjects that are relevant to the journal's scope.

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