Facts in Judaism

An exploration of the prohibition against harvesting and consuming new grain before bringing the Omer offering, and how this law continues to apply today.

The History of One of Judaism’s Holiest Cities and Its Enduring Jewish Presence

It's our responsibility to treat those who have passed away with dignity and protect them from any shame or disrespect.

How One of the Greatest Failures in Jewish History Became a Blueprint for Atonement

Honoring Shabbat isn’t just about pleasure - it’s about clean clothes, a tidy home and all the thoughtful details that show how special the day is.

Ten fascinating details that deepen our understanding of the Ten Commandments and their divine origin.

If you haven’t started learning the daily daf, perhaps Aharon Razel’s extraordinary motivation will help you enter the world of Torah. "You must understand that the Gemara doesn’t want you to just read about a cow and an egg, but to try to see if you have something to say about it, and if you understand the flow and the idea. Then it becomes an intellectual, emotional, and faithful challenge."

From ancient piety to modern expectation. What Jewish texts really say about covering the head with a kippah.

How a Small Scroll Became a Pillar of Jewish Faith and Identity

The mitzvah of charity is famously known in Jewish teachings as a pathway to prosperity: 'Tithe so that you may become wealthy.' Rabbi Yishmael bar Rabbi Yose explains that the wealthiest in Israel attained their riches through their acts of tithing (Shabbat 119).

How Everyday Berachot (Blessings) Connect Us to the Divine and Shape Our World

A comprehensive guide to the Mishnah, the compilation of traditional Jewish law

Understanding the mitzvah of tzitzit and its significance in reminding us of our spiritual commitments.

How every Jewish holiday is a return to the same divine energy that once transformed the world, and can renew your soul today

Jewish law teaches that saving a life overrides almost every commandment—even Shabbat and Yom Kippur prohibitions.

Why this rare cow holds the key to ritual cleansing and why it’s so hard to find

The deep meaning, structure, and customs of the Jewish ritual that marks the transition from holiness to weekday

The special role of the Kohanim, their unique mitzvot and how they continue their legacy today.

What Is Pidyon Haben, Who Is Obligated, and Why This Commandment Is Rooted in Ancient Redemption

Uncovering ancient wisdom, historical insight, and spiritual purpose from Mount Sinai to modern times

Understanding the role of non-Jews in Jewish belief, their moral obligations, and how they merit the World to Come

A synagogue is where Jews gather to pray together. With a minyan of ten men, we can say special prayers and read from the Torah.

A quiet, powerful prayer we say standing with our feet together, connecting to Hashem with praise, requests and thanks during Shacharit, Mincha and Ma'ariv.

At its core, Kaddish is a call for the sanctification of God’s name and the revelation of His kingship in the world that underscores our yearning for redemption.

A Jewish male who reaches the age of 13 is considered a Bar Mitzvah and is obligated in all of the commandments

Discover how eating kosher meat, using parchment for Torah scrolls, and even the act of shechita all reflect Judaism’s deeper view of elevating creation

The balance between kindness to animals, spiritual sensitivity, and the halachic limits on keeping dogs, cats, and other creatures at home

How should we celebrate our birthdays? Is a birthday a "lucky day?" And what's the connection to Amalek? Tiki Bracha set out to explore the significance of birthdays in Judaism and came back with some surprising conclusions.

Netilat Yadayim is the rabbinic commandment to purify your hands by pouring water on them