Rosh Hashanah In Uman with Meir Kay
Rosh Hashanah in Uman, Ukraine is an event that takes place annually over the Jewish New Year. It attracts over…
How Much do You Pay for the Half Shekel Mitzva?
A digest of how much to pay in many major currencies.
What are the Implications of Changing your Name?
Let’s consider the dilemma a person faces when he discovers his parents have given him an inappropriate name. A name…
What is the Talmud? What is the Oral Law?
Judaism would be completely mysterious if not for the Oral Law which explains the basis and practical laws of keeping…
Should I Light My Shabbat Candles with Olive Oil?
What type of candles or oil should one use for lighting Shabbat candles? If i light with candles, should i…
Five Simple Steps to Figure Out Which Religion is True
Every person wherever he is in the world can figure out the truth. One doesn’t even have to work too…
Dog Saves Family from Anti-Semitic Arson Attack in Paris
Their Anti-Semitic Muslim neighbor is the prime suspect
Yehudah – Taking Responsibility
Man’s challenge is not simply to avoid mistakes, but to own up to those we inevitably make
What Steps Should One Who Wants to Start Observing Judaism Take?
What steps are recommended for a person who is interested in observing Judaism? How can one begin the journey without…
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s Message: Make Sure Your Home is Peaceful
“Stringencies taken on by novices have nothing to do with Halacha and can cause domestic strife”
