Jewish law

Charging interest might seem normal and even logical, but in Torah law, it's a serious transgression. Learn how to lend the right way

Who should give? How much? To whom? Explore the Torah's laws of tzedakah (charity) and learn why it's one of the most powerful mitzvot we have

Learn how the Torah integrates even the most basic physical processes of our bodies and elevates them to enhance our spiritual lives

Why the Torah’s unparalleled precision, moral logic, and rejection of idolatry could never have emerged from ancient pagan cultures, but only from divine revelation at Mount Sinai

Discover why halachic marriage safeguards Jewish continuity, prevents assimilation, and preserves our people across generations

A practical overview of Torah commandments on avoiding even the smallest theft and returning what isn't yours

Learn how to maintain a kosher kitchen, what is permitted to eat, the importance of kosher certification, and more.

Why Jewish law forbids sacrificing one person to save many, and how this reveals the immeasurable worth of every individual life

A Comprehensive Guide to Medical Ethics, Shabbat, and Life-Saving Decisions in Jewish Law

If your father asks for your opinion, may you give it? What if you disagree? A guide to avoiding showing disrespect in this most important of mitzvot

How the rabbis were divinely authorized to create safeguards, establish traditions, and preserve the Torah’s eternal wisdom for every generation

Practical Torah Guidance on elder care, the obligations of adult children, and when nursing homes are an appropriate consideration

Explore the Oral Torah, from its origins with Moses at Mount Sinai to its preservation and explanation by the sages in the Mishnah and Gemara.

Discover how the Oral Law began at Mount Sinai, why it was transmitted by word of mouth, and how it became the foundation of Jewish tradition and the Talmud

What halacha says about cutting a decorated cake on Shabbat and a father’s role in raising observant children

Even the greatest sinners are treated with respect after death, as man was created in the Divine image

A comprehensive halachic guide to Jewish funeral traditions, including honoring parents, reciting Psalms, giving charity, and the mitzvah of chesed shel emet.

Learn Essential Jewish Laws: Discover Whether Spreading Plastic Sheets Over Clotheslines is Permitted on Shabbat and Other Practical Halachic Rulings.

Understanding the Status of Clothing and Sacred Texts for Shabbat Handling According to the Rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

A deep look into the meaning, and spiritual intent behind this prayer, and how it reflects honor and balance between men and women in Judaism