Articles by Living in accordance with Halacha

Learn the practical Jewish laws of Shema and the morning prayers, including concentration during Shema, holding tzitzit, touching tefillin, and proper synagogue conduct

Where to light Chanukah candles, proper Megillah reading etiquette, gifts to the poor, the Purim meal, and guidelines for prayer and celebration

Practical laws and customs of the Nine Days and Tisha B’Av, including cutting nails, leaving during Kinot, and the halachic debate about Torah study on Erev Tisha B’Av

Learn the proper customs for aliyot, standing during Torah reading, holding and kissing the Torah scroll, speaking between aliyot, leaving the synagogue, and honoring the Sefer Torah according to halacha

A practical halachic guide to blessing over bread, speaking after Hamotzi, washing mayim acharonim, eating etiquette, and proper behavior at the Jewish table

Practical halachic guidance on preparing for Shabbat, checking pockets, asking a non-Jew to work, and other everyday laws many people do not know

A practical guide to the halachot of Havdalah, the blessing over fire, and honoring the holiness of Motzei Shabbat

A clear halachic guide to fasting rules, including eating before dawn, breaking a fast, prayer leadership, Torah reading customs, and the role of repentance and charity

Learn the essential laws of counting the Omer, to fulfill the mitzvah accurately and meaningfully each day

A clear and practical guide to common halachic questions to help you pray correctly, confidently, and with greater awareness

When should Shacharit, the morning prayer, be said? The essential laws of timing and focus, so you can pray with clarity and according to halacha.

A clear and practical guide to mezuzah — covering proper placement, case requirements, maintenance, and obligations for homes and shared spaces according to halacha

What if I have a band-aid on my finger? What if I forgot something important right after washing? All this and more

One must be constantly aware of the presence of the tefillin while wearing them

In Judaism, nothing is mundane -- the potential for kedushah exists in every single aspect of life