Articles by Hidabroot

What is the custom of Kapparot, which sins require forgiveness from another person, and what does Kol Nidrei actually accomplish?

In a conversation with singer David D’Or, Avri Gilad shares how he found his way back to Jewish wisdom and why switching off his phone on Shabbat changed his life.

Parashat Ha'azinu - Hidabroot Oneg Shabbat for reading and download. Issue No.17

The best foods and drinks to have after a fast, what to avoid, and how to help your body return to eating gradually without stomach pain or discomfort

That cup of coffee may be all you can think about, but the discomfort of fasting has a deeper purpose. Discover a powerful teaching from Rabbi Pincus.

Discover the meaning behind the Fast of Gedaliah, the halachic guidelines for who must fast, and the Pele Yoetz’s powerful teaching on awaiting Hashem’s salvation with unwavering faith

The Complete Guide to Simchat Torah 2026 — Dates, Hakafot, the Torah Reading Cycle, Yizkor and the Prayer for Rain, with Hebrew Texts and English Translation

Discover the spiritual significance of Birkat Hamazon, the blessings associated with reciting it with joy and concentration, and two other practical laws

Learn the halachot of tortillas, toast, homemade croutons, and malawach according to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

There’s more to hearing the shofar than simply listening. Learn what to have in mind, what not to say between the blasts, and why we perform Tashlich.

The cooking is finished, but the gas is still burning. What should you do on Yom Tov? Learn the practical halachot you need to know.

A simple conversation on a bus becomes a powerful reminder that we never know who may be listening or how deeply our words can affect others

Israeli singer Amir Benayoun recalls the one time he performed on Shabbat and shares why the day has become an essential source of rest, family, and faith.

Rosh Hashanah - Hidabroot Oneg Shabbat for reading and download. Issue No.16

Discover the deeper meaning of the shofar, its connection to the creation of Adam, Mount Sinai, and Mashiach, along with practical halachot for reciting Shehecheyanu on both nights of Rosh Hashanah

Are women required to hear the shofar, and should they recite a blessing? Learn the key halachot for Rosh Hashanah.

Learn when to light candles and prepare for the second night of Rosh Hashanah when it follows Shabbat, plus the meaning and different levels of teshuva

The rules of Shabbat may seem restrictive, but what if those very boundaries are what make genuine rest and freedom possible?

Parashat Nitzavim-Vayelech - Hidabroot Oneg Shabbat for reading and download. Issue No.15

From Psalm 27 to answering Amen during a live Selichot broadcast, discover two practical halachot to help prepare for the High Holidays.