Articles by Hidabroot

Why timely payment matters in hiring, renting, parenting, and more

It's not just what you do; it's also the way that you do it

The mitzvah of tzitzit is among the Torah's most significant commands, comparable to all mitzvot.

Lighting shabbat candles and its impact on the home.

The Chofetz Chaim teaches the value of loving every Jew and how healing begins with letting go of needless hatred.

Rules and reasons for responding to brachot

What did the teacher regret most when a thief broke into his house? And why did the teacher's wife call the Talmud Torah?

How Jewish law prioritizes a wife's home obligations and harmony while preserving the mitzvah of kibbud av va'eim

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

Striking a fellow Jew violates Torah law, even if you were wronged. Striking one's parent is a capital offense

What this unusual verse teaches about how we speak, even when we're alone and no one will ever know what we said

Sometimes, it's those who we feel closest to who are treated worst by us. Following the Torah's commandments enables us to balance love with respect

The Torah obligates children to honor and revere their parents, but as parents, what can we do to promote respectful relationships?

Navigating relationships with non-observant parents: obligations, boundaries, and respectful interactions in Jewish law

Children of any age may not refer to a parent using their first name, even if the parent says they don't mind. Why?

The mitzvah of honoring one's parents includes being available to take care of their needs. As parents grow older, what does this mean in practice?

Kibbud av va'eim is one of the Ten Commandments, but what happens if a parent asks a child for something that the Torah forbids?

The Torah's guidelines for the mitzvah of kibbud av va'eim ensure that children always show their parents respect even when they don't see eye-to-eye

A new study examining umbilical cords from babies born to mothers with significant overweight provides clues on how the risk of obesity and diabetes is inherited.

The surprising moment a Rabbi’s breathing returned—thanks to a kind heart and a beautiful perspective.