Beginners Guide To Judaism

Why do we sometimes feel depleted from performing mitzvot and seem to gain no energy from spiritual growth?

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?

Jewish prayer was divinely crafted to open heavenly gates, repair spiritual worlds, and help us connect to every aspect of life with purpose and intention

"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

Discover timeless spiritual tools, honest struggles, and the journey of transforming divine love from fleeting inspiration into a lifelong connection

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.

How respecting the sanctity of the synagogue opens the gates of heaven — and a true story of miraculous healing