Shabbat

Why Jews accompany Shabbat with a fourth meal, and the blessings associated with it

How adding time to Shabbat brings success, children, livelihood, and spiritual protection

The halachic reason for Eruv Tavshilin and how to properly prepare it before the festival begins

Relaxation reduces stress, strengthens the immune system, and helps the mind think more clearly and creatively

Gardens, planters, and water drainage can raise surprising halachic questions. Here is what you need to know about plants on Shabbat.

Lessons in reverence, preparation, spiritual sensitivity, and deep love for Shabbat

A jealous whisper nearly destroyed a young couple’s future until Rav Shach took extraordinary steps to restore the truth.

Jewish tradition explains why rain is considered a divine blessing and when rainfall becomes harmful according to the Torah and Talmud

From Shabbat laws to tefillin and kosher slaughter, the Written Torah itself reveals the need for an Oral tradition

The Torah teaches the power of delaying gratification and finding meaning in patience, faith, and the sacred rhythm of time

What did Shabbat look like for Rav Elyashiv? A powerful glimpse into the relentless Torah devotion of a giant of our generation.

A clear guide to the customs observed during the Omer, including rules about weddings, music, haircuts, and celebrations

A surprising study and timeless Jewish wisdom reveal how intention can transform ordinary actions into spiritually powerful mitzvot

Reb Moshe Stern refused to take payment for a refrigerator repair just before Shabbat. Soon afterward, an unexpected chain of events transformed his small business.

He canceled a Torah class for the first time in years. Then the Steipler said seven words that explained everything.

Discover the deeper meaning of Shabbat HaGadol, the miracles, redemption, faith, and spiritual greatness before Pesach

A practical guide to Yom Tov halachot: food preparation, fire use, muktzeh, candle lighting, carrying, and the mitzvah of simchat Yom Tov

When staying true to your values might hurt someone else, what is the right thing to do? A thoughtful dilemma for meaningful family discussion.

Alone in solitary, a Jewish prisoner cried out through a Shabbat song. Rabbi Asher Kovalsky shares the moment that transformed his fate.

Unforgettable, uplifting moments from the life of Rebbetzin Batya Berg, who grew up keeping Shabbat in the heart of communist Russia.