Jewish Law

Our Sages have outlined a path leading from intense grief back to life

The laws of shiva and beyond prevent repression of feelings while keeping the loved one's memory alive

How to make the most of the shiva period for the benefit of our departed loved ones

Is stoicism a Torah virtue, or should we grieve and mourn?

Man was created to live forever. Death is a tragedy -- the Torah puts grief in perspective

Normally, the head of the household makes an Eruv. But what happens when there are several household heads in the house?

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

How Israel’s salt is produced through solar evaporation, the fascinating Talmudic roots of salt-making, and the halachic questions it raises

The spiritual power of seeing the good in others, transforming judgment into compassion, and inviting peace, blessings, and Divine favor into your life

How sugar is refined, why some additives once came from animal fat, and what modern kosher supervision ensures today

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 key mitzvah of loving your fellow Jew is one of the most fundamental commandments in the Torah

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky was asked an interesting question, and his answer sheds light on the severity of speaking/accepting lashon hara (derogatory speech) about others.

A critical look at the power of prayer during challenging times

How Jewish law, science, and tradition intertwine to reveal why honey remains one of nature’s purest and most spiritual foods

What is the connection between the Plague of the Firstborn and the Redemption of the Firstborn? And much more...

Learn how this fascinating creature reveals the precision of biblical law and a deeper message about looking beyond appearances to uncover true spiritual purity

A sacred obligation in all schools is to ensure separation between boys and girls, especially in our generation where permissiveness has crossed all boundaries. Experience has proven that separate education is more desirable and appropriate - both academically and psychologically, and certainly from a spiritual perspective.

Is a birthday truly of special importance? And why is it worthwhile to increase Torah study, charity, and self-reflection on this day?

Exploring the origins of Purim costumes and their connection to Jewish tradition

Jewish law and mysticism explain why certain foods left overnight may carry spiritual and physical risks

Learn which doughs require hafrashat challah — how much flour is needed, which ingredients qualify, and the differences between baked, fried, or boiled doughs

Explore the halachic sources that explain why temporary writing with ink or pen is permitted and not a violation of the Torah’s prohibition against tattoos

Is it acceptable to cry during Rosh Hashanah prayers? Is it permissible to eat before the Musaf prayer and shofar blowing?

The Torah’s wisdom on choosing peace over pride, acting beyond the letter of the law, and seeing painful tests as divine opportunities for growth and harmony

When a buyer discovers a flaw after purchase — does continued use mean acceptance, or can the sale still be voided?

Exploring the Torah commandment of hashavat aveidah, its moral purpose, rabbinic stories, and how Jewish law applies this mitzvah in the modern world

Understanding how, when, and why we can or can't freeze water or melt ice on Shabbat

A clear guide to the laws—and the spirit—of eating on Shabbat.

Uncovering the halachic concerns of bishul akum, factory supervision, and non-kosher contamination in global fish processing plants