Halacha

A rare story of scrupulous honesty: For decades, Rabbi Aharon Yehuda Leib Shteinman refused to touch family land until every last doubt about ownership was resolved—then gave the proceeds to support Torah scholars in Bnei Brak.

A stunning bit of Jewish wisdom: a halachic argument spared the queen and saved the king’s honor—thanks to Maharil Diskin—with a classic line from the Gemara providing the key.

Is it permissible to turn on a faucet that drains into the garden? Can you move a pot, and can you place aromatic leaves in water?

From fridge to oven, sink to espresso machine—what needs hag'alah, what just needs a wipe, and what you should buy new. Rabbi Yaron Ashkenazi keeps it practical and clear.

Detailed, step-by-step instructions for preparing every type of utensil for Passover—adapted for an American audience—based on Rabbi Zamir Cohen’s commentary on the Haggadah, Avnei Nezer.

There's a strong allure in the belief that only the written Torah was divinely given. How can we be certain the Oral Torah also comes from Hashem? By examining the Torah itself, we can demonstrate that the written and oral traditions were delivered together.

With a single Torah, how can there exist so many opposing interpretations? Does this arise from forgetfulness?

Forgot a night? Not sure about the blessing, women’s obligations, or what to do if you miss a day? Here’s a clear, step-by-step rundown of how to count the Omer according to halacha—practical, concise, and easy to follow.

Forgot to count last night? Standing or sitting? What if you realized you said the wrong number? A clear, practical guide to Counting the Omer based on rulings of Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef from Yalkut Yosef—tailored for an American audience.

From haircuts and weddings to recorded music and housewarmings—what is allowed when? A practical guide to *Sefirat HaOmer* customs for an American audience, drawn from the rulings of *Rishon LeZion* Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef in the *halacha* compendium *Yalkut Yosef*.

A clerk at a major Bnei Brak bank said everyone in her department was suddenly hit with severe leg pain—healthy people who’d never had issues. When they brought the question to Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, he asked just one thing: do you work on Chol Hamoed?

From beach days and hair removal to wedding invites, music, knitting, and business moves—what’s in bounds during the Omer? Plus: can women count with a blessing? A practical Q&A.

What counts as chametz? A concise, no-nonsense guide to terms like se’or, chametz nukshah, noten ta’am lifgam, and matzah ashirah—plus how Sephardim and Ashkenazim differ.

Why joy matters, how cooking and fire really work on Yom Tov, and what to know about muktzeh—a clear, friendly guide for celebrating with confidence.

Not sure how to get your oven ready for Pesach? Which utensils can be kashered and which should be bought new? Here’s a clear, practical walkthrough—from glass vs. metal bakeware to stovetops, sinks, dishwashers, and more—tailored for an American Jewish home.

Yosef Shlomo Delmedigo saw nature as the “wonders of creation”—a divine work to explore with an open mind and heart. His life is a story of courage, curiosity, and bridging worlds that shaped both Jewish life and science.

From beer runs to cookie cravings, here’s what to know about chametz that stayed in Jewish ownership over Pesach—what’s off-limits, what may be OK, and when to ask.

Do shampoo and liquid soap need to be kosher for Pesach? What about your toothbrush? And how do you handle chametz that wasn’t sold? Practical answers from Israeli rabbis, adapted for an American audience.

In honor of the great miracle remembered on Shabbat HaGadol, here’s a smooth, modern walkthrough of why the whole month of Nisan is festive and how we mark the lead-up to Pesach—drawn from classic sources and the “Avnei Nezer” Haggadah commentary by Rabbi Zamir Cohen.

A powerful reflection on the holiness of Pesach night, the purpose of telling the Exodus story, the message behind the four sons, and how true faith is shaped through patience and guidance