Beginners Guide

Discover why every moment of learning creates eternal reward and transforms your soul

The how and why of handwashing before meals, from Temple times to the present day — a mitzvah that reminds us that everything we have comes from Hashem

Learn how the Torah integrates even the most basic physical processes of our bodies and elevates them to enhance our spiritual lives

In a world that excuses "small" infractions, Torah law sets a higher bar, not out of strictness but in order to build a world of trust and integrity

Family purity is one of the fundamental mitzvot in Judaism and is the channel that draws abundance and blessing into the home.

Unpacking the Meaning, Purpose, and Spiritual Power Behind the Friday Night Kiddush Ceremony

Is head covering a halachic obligation or a custom?

How should one dress? Is it permissible to wear expensive clothes? 10 important laws you may not have known.

Everything you wanted to know about tattoos in Judaism.

How to respect parents who are distant from religion?

How to deal with obstacles to spiritual growth.

Consulting with one rabbi for guidance sets the foundation for personal growth and spiritual development.

This blessing offers a moment of awe and gratitude for the miracle of the human body, and it just might change how you think about your health

What are the differences between the various kosher certifications?

How television drains time, weakens focus, distorts reality, and dulls spiritual awareness — and how quitting can restore clarity, joy, and inner strength

Is it acceptable to attend a mixed wedding? What if there's no choice?

15 ancient prayers that transform routine into spiritual awareness

Learn how to maintain a kosher kitchen, what is permitted to eat, the importance of kosher certification, and more.

Hot cheese souffle and a meaty knife? Chopped onion with a dairy knife for your chicken soup? All this and more in Kosher Knives 101

How to use ovens, microwaves, and dishwashers when you only have one for both meat and dairy foods. A concise and easy-to-follow guide to everyday scenarios

Meat and dairy may never be mixed, but why don't we eat fish with meat? And what about fish with cheese (and that pizza you just baked)?

Can milk be used in a bread dough? What about dairy caramel doughnuts? Why are some cheese-filled pastries triangle-shaped? And more...

Can I eat leftover salad from a meaty lunch with a dairy supper? What about the french fries sold at the dairy restaurant - can I eat them with meat? And more...

Meat and milk may not be eaten together -- but what does "together" mean? And what about eating meat after milk? All this, and more...

Can I sit down with a cup of coffee if there is meat on the table? What about eating with strangers at a campsite? All this, and more...

Can I give a meat-and-dairy dish to my dog? Am I allowed to cook meat with cheese for someone who isn't Jewish? All this, and more...

This concise guide provides the general instruction for observing Shabbat.

Hand washing is one of the fundamental and important mitzvot in Judaism.

When does a brachah on wine cover other drinks? Which after-blessings do we recite, and why? All this and more in an easy-to-follow guide

Committing to something and not following through is a very serious matter in the eyes of the Torah. How can we avoid turning commitments into vows that must not be broken?