Beginners Guide To Judaism

Isn't there a mitzvah to bring joy to the bride and groom, even if there is mixed dancing?

"I feel uncomfortable with the idea that Hashem is watching me all the time. I already suffered enough from my parents hovering over me as a child".

Discover the deep meaning behind this timeless mitzvah- from promoting harmony at home to reconnecting with your soul and honoring the divine.

What differentiates a Jewish morning from a non-Jewish one?

Why is it so important to learn Torah? Are fatigue or lack of time good enough reasons to forgo this mitzvah?

Roi Menashe traveled around the country as a regular hitchhiker until he met Rabbi Yaron Itzhakov.

What is the significance of the mitzva of tzitzit?

Is it acceptable to eat at any café or restaurant if choosing a dish that seems kosher?

What can motivate us to grow in our spiritual journey with joy and integrity?

Is daily Torah study for men really essential?

"Why is it necessary to go to synagogue every Shabbat? I go once or twice a year, and that seems to be enough for me."

How to achieve true personal transformation in serving Hashem.

The tefillin boxes and straps press on energy points which promote calm, clarity, and spiritual elevation... not by chance

The Jewish People's reward is in the World to Come, but bringing our fellow Jews to Torah observance earns us reward in this world too

A new student arrived at the yeshiva, and knew almost nothing about the commandments of the Torah. What did the head of the yeshiva do?

Modest dress and completely covering one's hair protects not only a married Jewish woman but also her entire family

Discover the halachic bedtime routine that includes Shema Yisrael, forgiveness, and entrusting your soul to God

Wherever we go, whatever we do, we are Hashem's ambassadors to our fellow Jews and to anyone else who's watching

The Bedtime Shema is a prayer recited at night before going to sleep.

What solution can we offer a yeshiva student who "dreams" every time he faces the Talmud? Here is Rabbi Avigdor Miller's response.

You were granted the gift of another day of life. Jump out of bed and get going...

It can be challenging to repeat the same words in daily prayer. What makes prayer from the siddur so special?

Flour, water, and a host of other ingredients, some of which have eight legs...

Using a Shabbat clock helps in observing Shabbat correctly.

Should one view Hashem as a loving and forgiving presence, or one to be revered with awe and fear? Rabbi Aaron Moss delivers an insightful and unconventional answer.

Who blows the Shofar? Who is obligated in the mitzvah and who is exempt, and more.

What does the evil inclination fear, and what is the most powerful force in each of our lives? Valuable insights into the power of prayer.

Beginners learn by imitating great works. It is only after extensive practice that they develop their own independent foundations.

The smallness of man and the vastness of Hashem's world.

Must we focus on the meaning of each and every word for our prayer to be considered intentional?