Beginners Guide To Judaism
Best Articles and Recommended Videos for Anyone Who Wishes to Strengthen their Judaism, Accompanied by Practical Examples
The Kosher Kitchen: Dairy Baked Goods
Can milk be used in a bread dough? What about dairy caramel doughnuts? Why are some cheese-filled pastries triangle-shaped? And more...
The Kosher Kitchen: Best Practices for Keeping Meat & Dairy Apart
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...
The Kosher Kitchen: Waiting Periods Between Meat and Dairy
Meat and milk may not be eaten together -- but what does "together" mean? And what about eating meat after milk? All this, and more...
The Kosher Kitchen: Eating Meat and Dairy at the Same Table
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...
The Kosher Kitchen: Why Is Eating Meat With Dairy Forbidden?
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...
The Beginner's Guide: How to Properly Observe Shabbat
This concise guide provides the general instruction for observing Shabbat.
The Beginner's Guide: How to Wash Hands
Hand washing is one of the fundamental and important mitzvot in Judaism.
Making Blessings on Wine and Other Drinks: Your Practical Jewish Guide
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
Vows in Jewish Law: When Are Good Intentions Worse Than No Intentions At All?
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 Beginner's Guide: Why Do We Wear Tzitzit?
The mitzvah of tzitzit is among the Torah's most significant commands, comparable to all mitzvot.
The Beginner's Guide: How to Observe Shabbat
Lighting shabbat candles and its impact on the home.
Amen: When, How, and Why
Rules and reasons for responding to brachot
Why Am I Sad If I Have Returned to Observance?
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?
What You Need to Know to Succeed in Torah Study
Rabbi Dan Tiomkin provides 7 critical guidelines for those who want to genuinely understand and delve deeply into Torah study.
Keeping Mitzvot is Just the Beginning
Those who return to religious observance find that significant dilemmas arise related to social integration in the ultra-Orthodox world.
Is Solitude Exclusive to Breslov?
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.
The Significant Connection Between Marital Harmony and Return to Faith
Rabbi Dan Tiomkin with an important conclusion you should know.
Returning to Faith? Where Has Your Heart Gone?
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.
Beyond Respect Between Spouses: Love
Does love show up naturally after marriage? Can it be deliberately cultivated? Rabbi Dan Tiomkin explores infusing new love into your home.
Who to Consult: The Great Rabbi or the Yeshiva Rabbi?
Rabbi Dan Tiomkin explores the concept of 'Da'as Torah (the Torah perspective).'
Small Details that Greatly Impact Your Household Harmony
Navigating the pressures of daily life and creating a welcoming home environment can greatly enhance family harmony.
Happiness and Pleasure: Exclusively Spiritual?
Rabbi Dan Tiomkin's important column on mental well-being.
How Much Effort Should a Baal Teshuva Make for Livelihood?
What effort is necessary concerning livelihood? What is the guidance of Israel's greats on this matter?
Everything is Falling Apart: How to Cope with Today's Challenges
Our generation faces unprecedented and extraordinary trials. What can we do? How should we respond?
Shidduch Guide: A Match Made in Heaven
Relationships are a central and dominant theme in our lives. Which details are important and which are trivial?
Shidduch Guide: The Packaging Matters Too
Rabbi Dan Tiomkin discusses the importance of outward appearance in shidduchim, the perspectives of our sages, and more.
Shidduch (Matchmaking) Guide: The First Meeting
A comprehensive guide on what to do (and avoid) during the first meeting, the right approach to take, and key points of focus.
We've Started Observing Mitzvot - Where Is the Best Place to Live?
Dan Tiomkin presents the advantages and disadvantages of moving to a Haredi community and provides important tips before making a decision.