All Articles ByYosef Goldfrandi

A clear guide to the halachic definitions of chametz, matzah, mixtures, nullification, rich matzah, and key Sephardic and Ashkenazic differences

A practical guide to Yom Tov halachot: food preparation, fire use, muktzeh, candle lighting, carrying, and the mitzvah of simchat Yom Tov

Complete guide to the laws of Ta’anit Bechorot, including exemptions, seudat mitzvah participation, and special cases

A clear halachic guide to chametz after Pesach, including shopping, doubts, accidental ownership, and practical everyday scenarios

A clear guide to Chol HaMoed halachot: work rules, tefillin, haircuts, laundry, music, writing, and practical everyday laws for Passover and Sukkot

Learn the differences between shmurah matzah, handmade and machine matzah, and which type is required on Seder night

A clear halachic overview of the Blessing on Trees — when to recite it, which trees qualify, who is obligated, and practical guidelines for Nisan and beyond

What can you do after midday on Erev Pesach? A simple breakdown of permitted work, grooming, and preparations before the Seder.

A practical, friendly checklist to help you buy foods and household products for Passover with confidence.

Who can eat kitniyot on Passover, and why do some keep stricter customs? A quick, practical guide.

Can you eat matzah on Erev Pesach? Learn what’s forbidden, what’s allowed, and how to prepare for the Seder with real appetite and halachic clarity.

Not sure what you can and cannot do on Chol HaMoed? This quick, beginner-friendly guide clearly explains what is permitted, what is prohibited, and how to keep the spirit of the holiday.

Who to give to, what to give, and when it counts. This quick, no-stress guide breaks down matanot la’evyonim so you can give correctly, generously, and with confidence on Purim.

Using Prozbul to maintain financial trust: How Hillel the Elder's ancient solution protects loans during the Sabbatical year

A guide to understanding debt cancellation in Jewish law during Shmita

Understanding the vital concept of clearing Shemitah produce from our homes after it disappears from the fields

A comprehensive guide to the laws of tithes and offerings for produce during the Sabbatical year

What is forbidden to do with fruits during the Shemitah year? Find the answers in this brief halachic guide

Everything you wanted to know about the sanctity of Shemitah fruits in this concise halachic guide

How to effectively abandon fruits for public use during the Sabbatical year - answers in this concise halachic guide