Jewish Law
Halacha: The Practical Application of Jewish Law
What Is More of a Tragedy than the Deaths of Thousands of Jews?
Why did the Sages establish the Omer period of mourning, when so many more Jews lost their lives at other times?
'Why Doesn't Anyone Notice What I'm Going Through?'
You don't want them to think you're prying, but why aren't you worried that they'll think you don't care?
What Is Challah? The Meaning, Laws, and Traditions Behind the Bread We Eat on Shabbat
Discover the spiritual symbolism and practical halachic (Jewish legal) rules behind Judaism’s most beloved bread.
What Wouldn't You Do for a Loving Father?
When it's hard, when it's time-consuming, when people laugh at you... how are you going to overcome the inner resistance?
The Rabbi Who Said 'Shabbat Shalom' to a Dog...
Did you know how much you can accomplish with just a smile and a greeting?
Only the 'Best' People May Read This Article
What do you think it takes to qualify?
Tefillin: How the Torah Binds Mind, Heart, and Deed
Exploring the hidden spiritual power in this daily mitzvah
Kohanim, the Jewish Elite
Secular elites are divorced from 'common people' -- kohanim keep us connected
What Is the Jewish People's Doomsday Weapon?
Imagine an entire population keeping a secret... and the stunning consequences
Calming the Fire: A Torah Path to Overcoming Anger
When anger takes over, relationships suffer. These 17 Torah tips can help bring back peace, self-control, and blessings from Heaven
Got Torah? Now You Want to Give It...
You just started to taste the sweetness of a Jewish life and want to inspire others. How?
Is Permanent Makeup the Same as a Forbidden Tattoo?
What Judaism teaches about tattoos, permanent makeup, and preserving our G-d-given dignity
Where in the Ten Commandments Are We Told: Be Kind?
It's not a trick question...
The Mitzvah of Making a Bride and Groom Happy
A compilation of laws from traditional Jewish sources
A Concise Guide to Checking Fruit for Tu b'Shevat
Ensuring that our fruits are bug-free for the New Year for Trees
Slavery Was Abolished?
Do you 'like' what everyone likes? Follow what everyone follows? Idolize the current stars?
You Can't Be Nice on the Outside if You're Not Decent on the Inside
A powerful lesson about human decency from Moshe Rabbeinu's priorities
The Hidden Passenger: A Small Act That Saved a Life
How one exhausted driver’s kindness led to a miracle on an ordinary night
'That's So Nice of You!' But Is It?
Before you do someone a favor, take a look at the bigger picture...
The Real Reason Jacob Feared Esau -- And Why It Matters Now
When calls for Jewish unity are a honey trap
Gratitude: Why Thankfulness Can Feel Like a Burden
Do you know how to accept a favor without resenting your benefactor? Here's how to achieve it...
How Many Worms Are Hiding on Your Plate?
A revealing look at the hidden uninvited guests lurking in our everyday food
Just One Kind Word Can Make Someone's Day
Understanding the power of kindness can change our lives
You Can't Be a Good Jew Unless You're a Mensch!
Torah cannot be absorbed by someone who has bad character traits. So why doesn't the Torah tell us to refine our characters?
Hospitality: Is It Still a Mitzvah If Your Guest Could Just Go Home?
Abraham didn't think such people were a waste of his time, and nor should we
Four Key Methods for Avoiding Lashon Hara
It's a challenge, but we have Hashem on our side
Why Kosher Matters: How Food Shapes Your Soul
Jewish tradition teaches that non-kosher food blocks spiritual clarity and dulls our inner connection to Hashem
What We Can Learn from Animals -- and Why It's Not Enough
'If only I had a friend who cared about me as much as my dog does...'
Guidelines for Visiting the Western Wall
The importance of treating this holy area with reverence and respect
Exploring the Mitzvah of Tzitzit: Spiritual Protection and Divine Connection
Unraveling the symbolism and significance of tzitzit
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