Jewish law

Wondering which blessings to recite over rice—both before and after eating it? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.

What do Torah leaders say about the rules of the road?

Discover the ancient commandment that forbids blending wool and linen — its deep spiritual meaning, halachic details, and the blessings promised to those who guard it

What is the special virtue of the Shemitah commandment? When can flowers be planted? And what about pruning, fertilizing the soil, and hoeing with a hoe?

Understanding the origins, calculations, and practical conditions of giving one-tenth to charity

When to recite the blessings at home, who must send gifts, how mourners participate, and whether one may pray in costume

Jewish law and mysticism explain why certain foods left overnight may carry spiritual and physical risks

From the Torah prohibition to modern security realities — how leading rabbis rule on women bearing arms for defense and the limits of modesty in times of danger

A practical halachic guide explaining when a boy may start tefillin, and why he cannot yet complete a minyan until age thirteen

Explore the halachic sources that explain why temporary writing with ink or pen is permitted and not a violation of the Torah’s prohibition against tattoos

Is it acceptable to cry during Rosh Hashanah prayers? Is it permissible to eat before the Musaf prayer and shofar blowing?

The purpose and symbolism of tzitzit — from halachic laws and customs to the deep spiritual protection, Torah connection, and blessings this timeless mitzvah brings

A new book compiles around a thousand halachic rulings by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef that were not included in his previous works. Rabbi Rafael Avraham shares insights on the initiative, the process of collecting the material, and surprising details discovered in the rulings.

The enduring sanctity of the Temple Mount and why entering it today remains one of the gravest Torah prohibitions

When a buyer discovers a flaw after purchase — does continued use mean acceptance, or can the sale still be voided?

It's one of the least discussed commandments today, yet one of the most important. Despite this, it turns out we often fail to observe it. An interview with Rabbi Pinchas Wind, an expert on the laws of ribit.

A guide to understanding debt cancellation in Jewish law during Shmita

Practical Halachic (Jewish Legal) Guidance for the Jewish Home

What Jewish law says about kids and Shabbat restrictions

Discover how Sephardic and Ashkenazic authorities rule on the proper blessing for pizza and learn when the amount you eat changes the blessing to Birkat HaMazon