Halacha

Essential Halachic Guidance on Blessing Requirements and Proper Havdalah Procedure

Chanukah Candle-Lighting: Essential Rules for Shabbat

Essential Guidelines About Spices And Wine During Havdalah

Discover if frozen bread can count as the second loaf for Shabbat meals—and explore additional bread-related halachot—according to the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

When breaking bread over Lechem Mishneh (two loaves), should one cut the upper challah or the lower one? Discover the proper practice according to the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

Exploring the Essential Shabbat Practice of Lechem Mishneh — What You Need to Know

Learn two daily halachic rulings from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef: how to properly select wine for Kiddush and how to approach differing pronunciation traditions.

Essential Shabbat Candle-Lighting Rules: What You Need to Know About Eating and Drinking After the Blessing

Learn where to place your Chanukah lights for optimal observance based on your dwelling situation

Guidelines for Proper Shabbat Candle-Lighting Procedures When Multiple Families Share a Residence

Two Daily Halachot from the Rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, of Blessed Memory

Essential Guidelines For Accepting Shabbat According To The Rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Practical guidance on using appliances with timers on Shabbat, based on rulings from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Navigating Modern Technology on the Day of Rest: When and How to Use Alarm Clocks on Shabbat

Essential guidelines for preparing for Shabbat: when to stop Melacha and what activities remain permitted

Practical guidance for Preparing Shabbat Meals According to Jewish Tradition

A Brief Guide to Washing Clothes Before Shabbat According to Jewish Law

How to Balance Personal Enjoyment With Spiritual Intention On Shabbat

Essential Shabbat Food Traditions: Understanding the Obligations for Meat and Fish Consumption

Key Halachic rulings on blessings for foods and beverages, offering practical guidance for everyday Jewish observance.