All Articles ByRabbi Yaron Ashkenazi

When to have intention while wearing tefillin, how to cover your eyes during the Shema, and whether you need to remove your glasses for “Shema Yisrael”

Preparing for Tisha B'Av? This practical guide covers the key laws and customs of the day, including prayer, mourning practices, and what is permitted after the fast.

What does halacha say about borrowing another person’s tallit, siddur, or sefarim in synagogue without asking first?

Not sure what needs kashering for Pesach and what only needs cleaning? This guide breaks down the rules for utensils, appliances, and kitchen surfaces.

How old wounds and words can keep us stuck, and the courage it takes to break free and begin again.