Shabbat

From hiding her Jewish identity in France, to bringing 100 boys into a school of Jewish studies, and even converting her landlord through the Torah writings she left behind; Rebbetzin Revital Rachel Z...

In today's world, everything is readily available, including Shabbat challah. So why do we still practice taking challah?

A spiritual journey through China, martial arts, and Shabbat led Lior Stern back to his Jewish roots and a life of Torah

The mitzvah of charity is famously known in Jewish teachings as a pathway to prosperity: 'Tithe so that you may become wealthy.' Rabbi Yishmael bar Rabbi Yose explains that the wealthiest in Israel at...

Jewish law teaches that saving a life overrides almost every commandment—even Shabbat and Yom Kippur prohibitions.

Descended from King David, the Maharal of Prague brought the Golem to life, married at 32, and published his first book at 66. In honor of his yahrzeit this upcoming Shabbat (18th of Elul), here are 1...

Shalom, Can Kiddush be recited on Friday night and on Shabbat morning over rosé wine, which is pink in color?

Shabbat Shalom. I would like to know about the name Daniel for a son. I have two names (Nitai - with a Yud, Nehorai), and my husband suggested Daniel. I know there is an angel by this name, but it is...

During the Shabbat Minchah prayer, we read from the Torah the first section of the coming week’s parashah. What are the six other days on which we read from the Torah at Minchah, and what do they have...

I don’t understand why it is forbidden to cut nails on Thursday? After all, that which starts to grow on Shabbat happens by itself, so how is that different from planting, which is permitted at all ti...