Jewish Law

A clear explanation of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s rulings on giving children medicine and using perfume on Shabbat

A warm and simple explanation of what Jewish law says about easing pain on the holy day

Learn the halachic rules for immersing dishes and storing food on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

A practical guide to what kinds of dishwashing are allowed on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Learn what’s allowed when folding laundry or making the bed on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

A practical guide to brushing teeth and using ointments on Shabbat, based on the halachic rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Learn the halachic guidelines for cutting or grating vegetables on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Why do Jews pray at the gravesites of their great ancestors? What form do such prayers take? Who are the prayers directed to?

Close relatives of a deceased person are expected set everything aside in order to attend to the burial preparations and honor the dead

No mourning is permitted on festivals, so what happens if a close relative passes away before one of the Yomim Tovim?

When Yom Tov arrives, mourning does not just pause, it ceases

Why building a Jewish home takes precedence, even in the shadow of loss

Learn what’s allowed when crumbling cookies or cutting vegetables on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Learn when to say Shehecheyanu on fruits or vegetables and who is trusted to check for worms, according to halacha

Learn about the tradition of arranging many fruits on Tu BiShvat and how to handle blessings during the celebration

Learn when to recite the Shehecheyanu blessing on new fruits and how to identify if different varieties count as one species

Learn how to correctly say after-blessings when eating foods that require different brachot, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Learn how to prioritize blessings when eating new fruits or fruits from the Seven Species, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

A practical halachic guide to the correct order of blessings when eating various fruits and vegetables

The halachic rules and symbolism of the se’udat havra’ah. Why must the community provide the first meal to mourners after the burial of their loved one?

A clear guide to what foods can be salted on Shabbat, and when it becomes a problem

Learn whether eating candy or popsicles that color your mouth is considered coloring on Shabbat, according to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s halachic rulings

A clear guide to squeezing fruit and handling juice on Shabbat, including what you can eat and what you can’t drink

A practical guide to setting the table or sorting food in advance on Shabbat, with clear guidelines from Yabia Omer and Halichot Olam

A guide to selecting food or items for friends and guests on Shabbat, with practical rulings from Yalkut Yosef and Yabia Omer

Learn the halachic guidelines for handling fish bones and fruit peels on Shabbat for immediate use

Is it okay to remove bad grapes or organize forks on Shabbat? Find out how borer applies to food and objects

Learn the halachic guidelines for draining corn or pickles on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Learn the halacha of sorting mixed foods or items on Shabbat, with practical examples from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s rulings

Understand the halachic rules of cooking, baking, and using hot water on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef