honoring parents

Striking a fellow Jew violates Torah law, even if you were wronged. Striking one's parent is a capital offense

Sometimes, it's those who we feel closest to who are treated worst by us. Following the Torah's commandments enables us to balance love with respect

Children of any age may not refer to a parent using their first name, even if the parent says they don't mind. Why?

The mitzvah of honoring one's parents includes being available to take care of their needs. As parents grow older, what does this mean in practice?

Kibbud av va'eim is one of the Ten Commandments, but what happens if a parent asks a child for something that the Torah forbids?

Practical Torah guidance for everyday situations when interacting with parents

Kibbud av va'eim means respect and reverence for our parents — and that means not treating them as our friends, and certainly not as our servants

The five aspects of the mitzvah of kibbud av va'eim, plus the deeper meanings behind the mitzvah and why honoring our parents is like honoring God

Three thousand years after the Torah was given on Mount Sinai, we are still observing its commandments the same way; meanwhile, other cultures and peoples have come and gone and left nary a trace behind

What is the difference between respect and reverence?

How the Torah Teaches Us to Respect Parents, Grandparents and Other Loved Ones

The mitzvah of honoring father and mother is called "one of the most serious commandments." But is it considered a mitzvah between one person and another?

Honoring parents is more than a moral value. Discover how Jewish sources describe it as a sacred responsibility rooted in faith, gratitude, and respect for life.

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?