עברית
Jewish Law
Halacha: The Practical Application of Jewish Law
Why We Feel Disconnected: Understanding Emotional Numbness in the Modern World
Insights, personal stories, and tools for breaking through emotional walls and rebuilding authentic relationships
Do You Truly Believe You’re Good? How Childhood Beliefs Shape Self-Worth and Inner Confidence
Why so many people feel “not good enough,” how early experiences and hidden beliefs influence adult behavior, and practical steps to reconnect with your true inner goodness
The Secret of the Good Point: Rabbi Nachman’s Path to Finding Light Within Darkness
Why life’s struggles exist to awaken free choice, and how embracing your inner light transforms pain into spiritual growth
The Mitzvah of Returning Lost Property: Lessons in Honesty from the Torah and Our Sages
Exploring the Torah commandment of hashavat aveidah, its moral purpose, rabbinic stories, and how Jewish law applies this mitzvah in the modern world
Frozen on Shabbat: What Torah Law Says About Ice
Understanding how, when, and why we can or can't freeze water or melt ice on Shabbat
Eating on Shabbat: What’s Obligatory, What’s Optional, and What’s Meaningful
A clear guide to the laws—and the spirit—of eating on Shabbat.
Why Not Every Shiny Apple Is Kosher: The Hidden Truth About Fruit Wax and Halacha
From beeswax to shellac — the halachic science behind glossy fruit, what’s permitted, and why it’s sometimes better to peel that perfect apple
Is Canned Tuna Really Kosher? Inside the Hidden Kashrut Challenges of Tuna Production
Uncovering the halachic concerns of bishul akum, factory supervision, and non-kosher contamination in global fish processing plants
The Halacha of Pizza: Is It “Mezonot” or “Hamotzi”? Understanding the Correct Blessing According to Jewish Law
Discover how Sephardic and Ashkenazic authorities rule on the proper blessing for pizza and learn when the amount you eat changes the blessing to Birkat HaMazon
Animal Testing in Jewish Law: Is Medical Experimentation on Animals Permitted?
Why saving human life can override animal suffering, and the ethical limits set by leading rabbis for humane and necessary medical research
Revealing a Loved One’s Illness: When Is It Halachically Permitted?
Rav Yitzchak Zilberstein’s powerful ruling on secrets, prayer, and parental blessings
Why Women Don’t Drink from the Havdalah Cup: Symbolic and Halachic Explanations
The fascinating reasons behind the custom for women to refrain from tasting the Havdalah wine, and learn the practical ruling according to Jewish law
Should You Recite Shehecheyanu on New Tefillin? A Complete Halachic Guide
The halacha behind new tefillin, new tallitot, and when the Shehecheyanu blessing truly applies
Is It Permitted to Ask a Non-Jew to Turn On Lights on Shabbat?
Understanding the laws, common mistakes, and when exceptions apply
Fish and Meat at the Same Table? Halachic Rules and Health Concerns Explained
The practical halacha behind eating fish and meat, the health reasons for separating them, and why cooking fish in a clean meat pot is permissible according to Jewish law
When to Say a Blessing After Eating or Drinking: The Halachic Guide
Understanding measurements, time limits, and practical halacha for food, beverages, coffee, soup, and chewing gum
Why Lighting Fire Is Still Forbidden on Shabbat — Even with Modern Technology
The Torah's definition of “work” as creative action, and how this timeless principle connects to the essence of divine creation
Why Jews Are Forbidden to Enter Churches: Halachic and Spiritual Insights on Sacred Boundaries
Rabbis explain the deep spiritual and legal reasons behind the prohibition of entering churches and monasteries — and why mosques are viewed differently in Jewish law
Should One Recite a Blessing on Chewing Gum?
The obligation to make a blessing doesn't depend on eating or tasting, but rather on the enjoyment of the palate. Since one who chews gum experiences sweetness and derives pleasure from it, it is clear that a blessing is required.
How Long Can a Person Survive Underwater? The Halachic Debate on Agunot and Presumed Death
Exploring Talmudic sources, classic responsa, and the three-hour rule that guides Jewish law in cases of missing husbands
Honoring Parents in Choosing a Spouse
When individuals wishing to marry face parental opposition, are they obligated to follow their parents' wishes?
When a Thief Wants to Repent: The Surprising Halacha of Returning Stolen Goods
How Jewish law balances justice, compassion, and true teshuvah (repentance)
The Hidden Wisdom of Charity: Understanding True Poverty and Worthiness in Jewish Thought
How the Torah defines a truly poor person, what the Talmud calls an “unworthy” recipient, and why real charity is not just generosity but insight, compassion, and moral clarity
The Hidden Cost of Gossip: What the Torah Teaches About Lashon Hara and Losing Your Merits
How speaking negatively about others can transfer your good deeds, and impact you in the World to Come
Why Electricity on a Shabbat Timer Is Permitted — but Media Broadcasts Are Not
Learn how Jewish law distinguishes between life-saving electricity and forbidden labor in modern technology
Are Strikes Allowed in Jewish Law? The Halachic Basis for Labor Protests
Understanding when unions may strike, when it is forbidden, and how classic halachic sources guide modern worker rights
Which Birds Are Kosher? The Halachic Rules, Traditions, and the Mystery of Turkey
Understanding the Torah’s signs of kosher birds, the importance of mesorah, and how new species like turkey became accepted in Jewish law
The Jewish View on Tattoos: Why the Torah Forbids Them and What to Do If You Already Have One
Learn why the human body is viewed as a divine trust and why even a permanent mark can be met with forgiveness and spiritual renewal
Halacha Corner: Why Do We Experience Hardships?
Hardships typically come for one of three main reasons
The Jewish Haircut: Humility, Identity, and Halachic Boundaries
A complete guide to payot, forbidden hairstyles, modest grooming, and Torah-based hair laws for men
