Jewish Law

Exploring the Torah and rabbinic debate over saying blessings that aren’t required, and why Jewish law warns so strongly against uttering God’s Name in vain

The Torah’s view on repentance, the power of sincere change, and how transforming one’s influence from harm to good can open the gates of mercy

Learn whether an electric kettle requires tevilah (immersion) according to Jewish law, and practical solutions to avoid damage while remaining halachically compliant

Gender clothing laws, community norms, and exceptions for security and self-defense

The halachic conditions for reciting HaTov VeHaMeitiv — types of wine, timing, intent, meal requirements, and more

Uncover the Talmudic reasoning that makes flipping a light switch on Shabbat a Torah-level act — bridging ancient law with modern electricity

The halachic reasoning behind the prohibition of throwing bread, why Jewish law considers it disrespectful, and the differing rabbinic opinions

The prohibition of wasting food (Bal Tashchit) is designed to prevent, among other things, unnecessary food waste, especially when it comes to staple foods like bread. What should you do if you have leftover bread? Is it permissible to feed it to birds, and what is the significance of bread thrown on the floor?

Modern approaches to child discipline: balancing traditional guidance with contemporary parenting wisdom.

Explore the complex ethics of organ donation in Jewish law — when saving a life takes precedence, why disconnecting a patient is forbidden, and how halacha defines true death

Why Shabbat doesn’t fall at the same moment worldwide, and what happens when a traveler crosses time zones during the holy day

Is it permissible to correct a father who speaks during prayer? How should one respond to a mother who threatens not to attend a wedding with gender separation? How can one assist a mother's soul after her passing?

A comprehensive guide to Jewish perspectives on pet ownership and pet care

The prohibition of orlah proscribes all fruits produced by a tree within its first three years

What should you do if you find blood in a hard-boiled egg? Is poultry with strict kosher certification still considered 'Mehadrin' (strictly kosher) when cooked with other chicken? And, is it better to work as a chef in a non-kosher restaurant or in a kosher restaurant with poor supervision?

When two adults eat together with a child who has not yet reached the age of Bar Mitzvah, rabbinic authorities debate whether the child can be counted for a zimun (the invitation to recite Grace after Meals)

The importance of placing salt on the table before making the blessing of Hamotzi, both on Shabbat and weekdays

Why gamblers are disqualified as witnesses, and when charity raffles are permitted

Modesty rules, women-only fitness, and guidance for young athletes returning to Torah

Understanding the laws of Bishul Akum, why kosher restaurants employ non-Jewish chefs, and how their food remains kosher

Understanding the laws of coloring and smoothing on Shabbat, what types of makeup are permitted, and which are strictly forbidden

Why the Torah forbids razors, how Kabbalah views facial hair as a channel of divine blessing, and what makes the beard a timeless symbol of dignity and faith

It is advisable to be stringent and not eat fish with milk, but if fish was already cooked with milk, one may eat it

Understanding the mourning practices between the 17th of Tammuz and Tisha B’Av — traditions, blessings, and spiritual significance

When dishwashing is permitted on Shabbat — and the difference between meal utensils and drinking cups

When you’re obligated to return an item, what exceptions apply, and how this mitzvah reflects Judaism’s vision of integrity, compassion, and respect for others’ belongings

A clear guide to the laws of writing on Shabbat: when folding a page or making a light mark is allowed, and how Halacha defines a lasting versus temporary mark

Meaning, timing, laws, and the deep spiritual significance behind Judaism’s rarest mitzvah

The source and symbolism of this sacred number, and what it reveals about the harmony between body, soul, and divine law

Understanding the difference between mercury and digital thermometers, and when measuring temperature is allowed on Shabbat