Jewish Law
Halacha: The Practical Application of Jewish Law
The Secret Life of the Strawberry (and its Eight-Legged Guests)
Watch this video and you'll never look at a strawberry in the same way again
Should I Forgive Him Even If He Hasn't Asked for Forgiveness?
They went to court and were awarded damages. But they were still stewing in resentment. Now what?
The German Biologist's Admission: "How Much Wisdom Is in Your Torah!"
Appreciating the Torah's ecological wisdom through a scientific lens
How Can I Be Happy for Him if I'm Jealous?
The Torah tells us that 'emotions are influenced by deeds.' So, fake it till you make it?
Are the Kosher Laws Just a Long List of Prohibitions?
Distinguishing between right and wrong, permitted and forbidden, is what makes us holy -- in eating and every other way we interact with the physical world
The Great Danger of Disrespecting the Synagogue
Failing to honor the synagogue and the prayers can lead to harsh consequences
The Mitzvah of Sharing a Fellow Jew's Burden
It could be a loan, a helping hand, advice, or spiritual encouragement. There's always something we can do
We Are Not Like All Other Nations. Period. We Are Jews!
Inspirational words concerning our Divine mission
What to Do If You Can't Remember Whether You Prayed
Mistakes happen to us all, and there's always a way to fix them
Using Hot Water on Shabbat
A concise and practical guide
"Did you hear what happened?"
Don't be the bearer of bad tidings -- always try to focus on what's good
Lack of Gratitude Destroyed an Empire
When Pharaoh denied his debt to Joseph, his fate was sealed
How to Pray for the Sick
Laws and customs according to the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef
What Is an 'Unnecessary' Blessing?
Halachah from the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef
He Apologized 100 Times and You Didn't Even Notice!
Apologies can come in many forms. Do we know how to hear them?
How Our Thoughts Shape Our Reality
Imagining a sin is worse than the sin itself; imagining a mitzvah is more precious than the mitzvah itself
A 200-Shekel Donation or 20 10-Shekel Donations? Does It Matter?
A heartwarming story of thoughtful giving during the High Holidays
Is Liberalism a Frankenstein's Monster?
A thought-provoking examination of how liberalism has been transformed from a social tool into a destructive and intolerant ideology
Shaming Someone Is Like Murder, the Torah Teaches
Even an otherwise righteous person is severely punished if he humiliates someone in public
Divine Insights: Empathy as Taught in the Torah
How Torah wisdom prioritizes empathy as a fundamental, compassionate approach to life
You Can Win Wars -- Just By Thinking Right
Judging people favorably rather than stooping to their level can create peace even between deadly enemies
Making fun of friends? Writing about someone on social media? After reading this, you won't be able to sleep at night
Thousands of years before 'shaming' became a thing, the Torah warned us in the strongest terms to avoid humiliating others
Give Someone the Gift of Believing in Himself
If we only knew our tremendous abilities, how much we could accomplish!
Insist on Your Rights or Give Way?
Hashem has promised us that no one who follows the Torah's teachings will lose out
Giving Brings Life: How Kindness Heals the Body and Soul
Torah and science agree: helping others brings inner peace, reduces illness, and fills your life with purpose and blessing
Just One Word That Can Change Your Life
The only riddle is that more people don't know about it
'Instead of Paying, He Disappeared...'
A lesson in sensitivity from 'just a regular Jew'
'But I Saw Him With My Own Eyes!'
Finding a way to give the benefit of the doubt even when you're 100% certain you know what happened...
Seeing the World Through a Clearer Lens
The Torah teaches that how people interpret events reveals more about them than about the truth
When Crisis Strikes, Remember These Five Things
Don't wait until events overwhelm you; prepare your spiritual reserves in advance
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