Articles by Hidabroot

Discover the spiritual significance of reciting Psalm 27 from Rosh Chodesh Elul through Simchat Torah, along with practical halachot for joining Selichot through a live broadcast

Discover practical Jewish laws of prayer and the deeper lesson of Proverbs: honoring the Torah, its Sages, and the traditions passed down through generations

Why do Jews observe mourning customs during the Three Weeks, and how does reciting Kaddish benefit the soul of a loved one? Explore the halachot, customs, and spiritual significance behind these Jewish traditions.

The days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a powerful time for teshuvah. Learn how to turn reflection and regret into meaningful, lasting change.

Selichot should be more than words recited in a rush. Learn why concentration, reflection, and proper pronunciation are important when saying these special prayers.

When should Selichot be recited, and why are the pre-dawn hours considered especially meaningful? Learn two practical halachot about the proper time for these prayers.

Can you serve food to someone who will not make a blessing, and when is Birkat Hamazon required? Discover two practical halachot and the meaning of Aseh Lecha Rav.

As Elul begins, learn when Sephardic and Ashkenazic Jews start reciting Selichot and an important halacha to remember when waking early to pray.

Orchot Tzaddikim teaches that the faults we notice and criticize in others may reveal what lies within our own hearts, offering a powerful lesson in guarding our speech, seeing the good in others, and working on ourselves

A simple story about a child and a handful of candy offers a powerful lesson in turning to Hashem for help, while two practical laws provide guidance for everyday Jewish life

The Complete Guide to Selichot 2026 — Meaning, Dates, the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy, and Ashkenazi vs. Sephardic Customs, with Hebrew Texts and English Translation

Parashat Shoftim - Hidabroot Oneg Shabbat for reading and download. Issue No.12

Crispy on the outside and packed with sweet corn, these easy golden fritters are a delicious addition to your Chanukah menu.

The power, beauty, and inner strength of living as shomer negiah, shomer einayim, and shomer brit in a world without boundaries.

Bring a Romanian favorite to your Chanukah table with these simple homemade gogoși, fried until golden and finished with powdered sugar.

Jewish law explains how to correct a parent respectfully while continuing to fulfill the mitzvah of honoring them.

Save this one for Chanukah: these sweet cheese latkes need just four ingredients and a few minutes in the pan.

Is it permissible to ask Hashem for a miracle? Should you prioritize Talmud or halacha when time is limited? Plus, discover the meaning and proper intention behind the daily recitation of Shema.

Parashat Re'eh - Hidabroot Oneg Shabbat for reading and download. Issue No.11

This thought-provoking Torah discussion explores the balance between personal responsibility, constructive rebuke, and defending the Jewish people with compassion and a positive eye