Beginners Guide

You were granted the gift of another day of life. Jump out of bed and get going...

It can be challenging to repeat the same words in daily prayer. What makes prayer from the siddur so special?

From timing and portion size to the right blessing for every food, and how to end every meal with mindful gratitude

Flour, water, and a host of other ingredients, some of which have eight legs...

Using a Shabbat clock helps in observing Shabbat correctly.

What does Jewish tradition say about talking during prayer? Here are seven powerful teachings on why silence is essential in the synagogue.

Should one view Hashem as a loving and forgiving presence, or one to be revered with awe and fear? Rabbi Aaron Moss delivers an insightful and unconventional answer.

Who blows the Shofar? Who is obligated in the mitzvah and who is exempt, and more.

How respecting the sanctity of the synagogue opens the gates of heaven — and a true story of miraculous healing

What does the evil inclination fear, and what is the most powerful force in each of our lives? Valuable insights into the power of prayer.

Beginners learn by imitating great works. It is only after extensive practice that they develop their own independent foundations.

The smallness of man and the vastness of Hashem's world.

Must we focus on the meaning of each and every word for our prayer to be considered intentional?

Is there a spiritual loss when not praying with a minyan?

Yedidya asked one of the dancers why they didn't change the tune, and the Hasid answered: "We don't change the tune until the tune changes us."

It is important to understand our mental biological clock and incorporate it into serving Hashem.

Eliminating external and internal distractions is key to reaching a state of flow and focus in prayer.

When we enter a state of flow, we can pray at a completely different level.

Achieving focused intent in prayer is a unique, individual journey that only you can navigate.

Many of us wish to avoid forbidden speech, but often fall short.

The Difference Between "One Step" and "First Step," and Why Dr. Oren's Clinic Was Empty.

There are several key prohibitions regarding Jewish haircuts. How to shave and cut hair while still adhering to Halacha.

Upstairs lived an elderly widow. I didn't want to cause her trouble, but what choice did I have?

Why does the Talmud tell us to be especially careful to recite Minchah? When should Minchah be recited? And much more

Discover why every moment of learning creates eternal reward and transforms your soul

The how and why of handwashing before meals, from Temple times to the present day — a mitzvah that reminds us that everything we have comes from Hashem

Learn how the Torah integrates even the most basic physical processes of our bodies and elevates them to enhance our spiritual lives

In a world that excuses "small" infractions, Torah law sets a higher bar, not out of strictness but in order to build a world of trust and integrity

Family purity is one of the fundamental mitzvot in Judaism and is the channel that draws abundance and blessing into the home.

Unpacking the Meaning, Purpose, and Spiritual Power Behind the Friday Night Kiddush Ceremony