Beginners Guide
Foundations of Judaism: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
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 Does the Torah Conceal the Reward for the Mitzvot?
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
When “Trust Me, It’s Kosher” Isn’t Enough
Why personal trust and good intentions are not enough when it comes to kashrut, and what one restaurant owner’s dilemma reveals about the importance of kosher supervision and certification.
7 Life Lessons from the Baal Teshuva Journey: Finding Balance, Faith, and Purpose
Spiritual growth is about building bridges, asking deeper questions, and learning to balance faith, family, and the realities of life along the way
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?
The Jewish Birthday: A Day of Blessing, Introspection, and Spiritual Strength
Explore the halachic debates, Chassidic customs, and meaningful traditions that transform a birthday into a day of growth and purpose.
Acceptance: The Foundation of Marriage and Faith
Rabbi Dan Tyomkin explores how faith and acceptance transform marriage from expectation to reality.
The Science of Kosher Fish: How the Torah Predicted a Biological Truth Thousands of Years Ago
Explore how ancient Torah wisdom anticipated a fact no scientist has ever disproven, revealing the timeless harmony between faith, biology, and the Creator’s design
Why a Peaceful Marriage Starts with the Husband
Drawing on Torah sources and real-life examples, this article uncovers why Jewish teaching sees the husband’s growth as the foundation of peace at home.
Choosing the Right Rabbi: How to Seek Real Spiritual Guidance Without Losing Your Judgment
Practical Torah wisdom on finding a mentor who understands your journey, listens deeply, and helps you discover God’s will with clarity and balance
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.
Between Two Worlds: The Inner Life of a Baal Teshuva
Rabbi Dan Tiomkin sheds light on the deeply personal journey of a baal teshuva, explaining how early life experiences affect spiritual growth and why the past cannot be ignored when building a Torah life.
The Torah’s Blueprint for Marital Harmony: Balancing Faith, Responsibility, and Love
Jewish wisdom on emotional balance, financial responsibility, and building a peaceful home filled with love and respect
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 Sanctity of Life in Judaism: Why Taking One’s Own Life Is Never Justified
Explore the Torah’s timeless perspective on the value of life, the prohibition of suicide and euthanasia, and the power of faith through suffering
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.
Awakening the Heart: How Conscious Faith and Joyful Mitzvot Deepen Your Connection with God
Exploring the inner conditions that transform routine observance into heartfelt spirituality — from awareness and intention to love, awe, and authentic devotion
Who to Consult: The Great Rabbi or the Yeshiva Rabbi?
Rabbi Dan Tiomkin explores the concept of 'Da'as Torah (the Torah perspective).'
What Does the Ketubah Really Ask of a Husband?
What a husband signs in the ketubah doesn’t stay on the wall. As Rabbi Dan Tiomkin teaches, it shows up in daily life, shaping love, respect, and harmony at home.
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.
The Jewish Path to Balance: Why the Torah Rejects Extreme Asceticism
True holiness lies in harmony — not deprivation. Judaism calls for joyful, balanced living where caring for the body is part of serving God.
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?
When Your Wife Feels Unappreciated: How Stress, Silence, and Small Moments Shape a Marriage
How true love is tested not in grand gestures, but in how we act under pressure and find peace after conflict
Honoring Your Wife in Every Season: Jewish Wisdom on Respect, Family, and Holiday Joy
From pregnancy to Passover, timeless Torah guidance on empathy, partnership, and the everyday acts that create true shalom bayit
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