The Torah refers to Rosh HaShanna not as a day of rememberance or repentence but rather as "Yom Truah."  What's the connection between the shofar and remembrance?  What's the connection to G-d's kingship?

One right-wing rabbinic scholar claims we can't decide whether bombing civilian areas is moral, so we should abide by international standards.

A recipe for stopping terror from Gaza.  Does the Torah permit it?

 

The traits of the leader of the Jewish people.  How he is supposed to be chosen, including in a conflict over who should rule.

 

A survey of different types of governments - rule by the wealthy, by the people, and by G-d.  Which type of structure is Jewish?  Plus:  a critique of American democracy.

 

How a Jewish government could be structured today.  Are Jews required to have a king?  Two verses appear to conflict.  Bible critics argue it's a contradiction.  It's not.  The Nasseev reconciles them.  Plus: The role of a house of representatives.

 

The root of "balance of power" between the executive and the judiciary.  The Torah allows power to be inherited.  Is that an ideal - or a concession to public demand?

 

Ancient Jews argued for a separation between religion and state.  The proof is in the Torah.  Plus:  The origin of the Jewish term for president.

What is the meaning of the verse in the Torah, "Don’t have mercy on non-Jews"? Hear one opinion why you’re prohibited from selling land to non-Jews in the Land of Israel.  Learn how observant Jews are making do with a diluted form of Judaism.

Hear how to treat "innocent" civilians in wartime. Learn why peace treaties with non-Jews in the Land of Israel are forbidden--as is marrying goyim. Find out when you can save the life of a non-Jew. Plus: hear about the danger of astrology. Who censored the Talmud and the Rambam... and why?

Lomuds what is it?  Is there a connection between contemporary philosophy and halachic methodology?

When there is a disagreement about Jewish law, you follow the most logical approach.  So says the Rambam.  But are people today qualified to make such judgments?  Of course they are. 

If you believe that a posek is wrong on a particular issue, should you abide by his ruling anyway or hew to the truth?  The Rambam's answer.  Discover why you should not always accept the Mishnah Brurah - and the true size of a k'zayit (olive).

Critics call it an ineffective tactic to thwart the Torah's intent, similar to "sales" of chametz before Pesah.  If you loan money, are you forbidden during the shemitta year to seek repayment?  Plus:  It's not forbidden for a Jewish bank to charge interest.