Jewish Law

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

Shemittah affects many of our interactions with the natural world, enhancing our appreciation of the wonders of nature

Shemittah is the Shabbat of the Land of Israel. What does this mean in practice?

You may not be a farmer but the laws of Shemittah apply even if you only own a patch of garden!

Shemittah is the Shabbat of Eretz Yisrael and we must ensure the Land rests

Guidelines on how to respect the sanctity of the agricultural produce of Eretz Yisrael

Shemittah produce is holy, but how will you find it if you're not a farmer?

A comprehensive guide to the mitzvah of honoring holy spaces, proper conduct in a synagogue, and the halachic foundations of Jewish prayer halls

Practical guide to the Fast of Gedaliah: Essential rulings for observance

Every moment a person remembers the following ten things, they fulfill a positive Torah commandment

Among the 613 commandments, there are some that can be fulfilled simply and easily, yet their reward is unmatched.

A comprehensive guide to observance of this special mitzvah

Practical wisdom from Torah leaders on transforming negative speech into positive intentions

The mitzvah of returning lost items (hashavat aveidah) includes not only returning a Jew's belongings but also his lost spiritual heritage

The laws of lashon hara extend even to prohibiting a whisper or hint of anything negative

A Torah education doesn't just inform; it transforms. Discover why raising your child with Torah is the greatest investment in their future

How to quiet the distractions and pray with kavanah, according to Jewish sources

In our homes brilliantly illuminated with electric light, what do two little flames contribute?

Essential Jewish travel tips for maintaining kashrut, prayer, and spiritual balance while vacationing or traveling

Exploring the mitzvah that demands everything of us — from daily life to the ultimate sacrifice

Timeless Jewish wisdom from the Rambam and classic ethics on mastering emotion, avoiding pride, and living with harmony and purpose

A comprehensive guide to many of the delicious summer treats Hashem has given us

How joy in Torah, prayer, and good deeds opens the soul to divine light and lasting spiritual fulfillment

Many types of physical activity are forbidden on Shabbat according to halachah. Learn the Torah's perspective on rest, health, and sacred time

'Just' one mitzvah rewrote a tragic ending

How honoring parents reflects honoring God — through thought, speech, action, and lifelong devotion

A true story of how a (not so) simple act of chesed brought blessings in this world and the next

Even if done for ulterior motives, acts of kindness remain pure. A moving dream reveals why this mitzvah stands apart.

Imagine if the next sentence you said was your last. Wouldn't you stop and think before speaking?

A comprehensive guide to the mitzvah of accompanying the deceased on their final journey and honoring the eternal soul