עברית
Jewish Law
Halacha: The Practical Application of Jewish Law
Should we pretend to be happy with a friend's success even if we're jealous?
The Torah tells us that actions influence emotions. A quick guide to not feeling a hypocrite...
Do You Remember What Happened to Miriam the Prophetess? You Should...
Recalling the severe punishment meted out to Moshe's sister can help us overcome the temptation to speak lashon hara
Should We Help People Who Don't Deserve It?
If your intention was to fulfill a mitzvah, you will be rewarded regardless of whether the other person deserved to benefit
The Prohibition of Aggrandizing Oneself at Another's Expense
Common examples from daily life where people transgress without even realizing
The Melacha of Tying Knots on Shabbat
Find out which types of knots can be made and which are forbidden
Making tea on Shabbat -- how it's done
A practical guide to preparing tea on Shabbat while adhering to Jewish law
Is it Permitted to Fold a Tablecloth on Shabbat?
A quick guide to handling tablecloths without transgressing Jewish Law
May one disinfect a kitchen sink on Shabbat?
How to maintain cleanliness while observing the laws of Shabbat
How to clean your kitchen counters on Shabbat
Find out how to keep your kitchen sparkling clean without transgressing Shabbat laws
Oops! You left your ring in the drawer with all your baking utensils, and you just lit Shabbat candles...
How to retrieve your ring without transgressing the Shabbat laws
Ants on Shabbat! What can be done?
A practical guide to dealing with ants without violating Shabbat laws
How to tie a knot on a garbage bag on Shabbat
A knotty problem and solution
Tying a headscarf on Shabbat
What you need to know in a nutshell
"You shall not afflict any widow or orphan": Caring for the vulnerable
The Torah prohibits causing widows and orphans even the slightest harm, unless it is for their ultimate benefit
A guide to keeping your food warm on Shabbat
Discover the different practices of Sephardim and Ashkenazim
From Heaven to Earth: Understanding the Soul's Descent
Precious stones scattered in the dust: The Chofetz Chaim's allegory to our challenges in the physical world and the potential inherent within every moment of our lives
Ice cream with chocolate syrup on Shabbat?
No problem -- as long as you know how
'Stop! Thief!' But what if you're not sure?
Even in the heat of the moment... one may not embarrass others
The value of even a single mitzvah
The rarer it is to find holiness in the world, the more precious each mitzvah becomes. A lesson from the holy Arizal
Preserving Life in Torah Law: When Risk Is Required
The Torah tells us to protect human life almost at all cost. When are we permitted to risk our lives for others?
Getting a Sun Tan on Shabbat -- Permitted?
It all depends on enjoyment... read on to find out why
Peeling Fruit or Vegetables on Shabbat
A concise yet comprehensive guide to Jewish law on this topic
Give Charity and Receive Blessing
Is charity optional? How should it be given? And why?
Idol Worship -- A Prohibition for Jews and Non-Jews Alike
Believing that an idol has any power is forbidden at all times, in all places
Is Preparing Tahini Permitted on Shabbat?
A guide to preparing tahini without transgressing halachah
Preparing Egg Salad on Shabbat
A concise yet comprehensive guide to preparing egg salad on Shabbat according to Jewish law
My Mitzvah at Your Expense?
Does a person derive any spiritual benefit from a mitzvah that causes pain to others?
Parashat Acharei Mot: 26 Commandments Defining Our Spiritual Lives
Holy relationships take us to spiritual heights; forbidden relationships lead to spiritual catastrophe
Quinoa Again? How Can I Tell My Wife I Hate It?
A thoughtful exploration of how to give constructive feedback without hurting your spouse
The Period That Went Missing---and the Mitzvot That Matter
Why even the tiniest details in Judaism are far from meaningless
