Beginners Guide To Judaism

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?

The mitzvah of tzitzit is among the Torah's most significant commands, comparable to all mitzvot.

Lighting shabbat candles and its impact on the home.

Rules and reasons for responding to brachot

The Torah promises us a reward of "long life" for two different mitzvot, one extremely easy, the other extremely hard. Why? To teach us that the bigger picture is only visible to God

Many ba'alei teshuva hold the widespread belief that to be truly righteous, they must lead lives of simplicity, bordering on asceticism, and minimize enjoyment. Are they right?

Rabbi Dan Tiomkin provides 7 critical guidelines for those who want to genuinely understand and delve deeply into Torah study.

Those who return to religious observance find that significant dilemmas arise related to social integration in the ultra-Orthodox world.

Solitude was always the way for the great sages of past generations, starting with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who sought external solitude for internal contemplation.

Rabbi Dan Tiomkin with an important conclusion you should know.

Many of those returning to faith testify that while outwardly they continue to uphold the Torah and mitzvot, their practice has become a mere obligation.

Does love show up naturally after marriage? Can it be deliberately cultivated? Rabbi Dan Tiomkin explores infusing new love into your home.

Rabbi Dan Tiomkin explores the concept of 'Da'as Torah (the Torah perspective).'

Navigating the pressures of daily life and creating a welcoming home environment can greatly enhance family harmony.

Rabbi Dan Tiomkin's important column on mental well-being.

What effort is necessary concerning livelihood? What is the guidance of Israel's greats on this matter?

Our generation faces unprecedented and extraordinary trials. What can we do? How should we respond?

Relationships are a central and dominant theme in our lives. Which details are important and which are trivial?

Rabbi Dan Tiomkin discusses the importance of outward appearance in shidduchim, the perspectives of our sages, and more.

A comprehensive guide on what to do (and avoid) during the first meeting, the right approach to take, and key points of focus.

Dan Tiomkin presents the advantages and disadvantages of moving to a Haredi community and provides important tips before making a decision.