Jewish Law

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

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

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.

The obligation to make a blessing doesn't depend on eating or tasting, but rather on the enjoyment of the palate. Since one who chews gum experiences sweetness and derives pleasure from it, it is clear that a blessing is required.

When individuals wishing to marry face parental opposition, are they obligated to follow their parents' wishes?

Hardships typically come for one of three main reasons

The prohibition of wasting food (Bal Tashchit) is designed to prevent, among other things, unnecessary food waste, especially when it comes to staple foods like bread. What should you do if you have leftover bread? Is it permissible to feed it to birds, and what is the significance of bread thrown on the floor?

Modern approaches to child discipline: balancing traditional guidance with contemporary parenting wisdom.

Is it permissible to correct a father who speaks during prayer? How should one respond to a mother who threatens not to attend a wedding with gender separation? How can one assist a mother's soul after her passing?

A comprehensive guide to Jewish perspectives on pet ownership and pet care

The prohibition of orlah proscribes all fruits produced by a tree within its first three years

What should you do if you find blood in a hard-boiled egg? Is poultry with strict kosher certification still considered 'Mehadrin' (strictly kosher) when cooked with other chicken? And, is it better to work as a chef in a non-kosher restaurant or in a kosher restaurant with poor supervision?

When two adults eat together with a child who has not yet reached the age of Bar Mitzvah, rabbinic authorities debate whether the child can be counted for a zimun (the invitation to recite Grace after Meals)

The importance of placing salt on the table before making the blessing of Hamotzi, both on Shabbat and weekdays

It is advisable to be stringent and not eat fish with milk, but if fish was already cooked with milk, one may eat it

How to focus on prayer during stressful times? Why pray at graves of the righteous? What to do if you wake up late?

Can a Jew sue another Jew in civil court? This guide explores halachic sources and the proper path for justice

Shaving the beard raises important halachic questions. Here’s what classic and modern Torah sources say about razors, scissors and electric shavers

Learn how handwashing, bathing, and keeping clean are part of everyday mitzvot in Jewish tradition and halacha

A warm guide to common questions about tefillin: when to wear them, what they mean, and why we don’t wear them on Shabbat

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef teaches that Torah learning must include halacha. Here's what to know about balancing Daf Yomi and daily mitzvah study

Behind the sun and sand lies a halachic and spiritual challenge. Learn why mixed swimming is a serious matter in Judaism