Jewish Law

Many types of physical activity are forbidden on Shabbat according to halachah. Learn the Torah's perspective on rest, health, and sacred time

'Just' one mitzvah rewrote a tragic ending

Why did Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky call honoring parents 'a matter of life and death'?

A true story of how a (not so) simple act of chesed brought blessings in this world and the next

Even if done for ulterior motives, acts of kindness remain pure. A moving dream reveals why this mitzvah stands apart.

Imagine if the next sentence you said was your last. Wouldn't you stop and think before speaking?

A comprehensive guide to the mitzvah of accompanying the deceased on their final journey and honoring the eternal soul

Upstairs lived an elderly widow. I didn't want to cause her trouble, but what choice did I have?

The Torah teaches that the first question we're asked after death is whether we were honest in business. Discover Jewish wisdom on work and ethical living.

In many cases, it is still possible to fulfill the mitzvah of kibbud av va'eim, but a child must never enable his parent to sin

What does Jewish law say about suicide? Discover why life is sacred, even in suffering, and why ending it is a grave sin with eternal consequences.

True Torah rebuke isn't about criticism — it's about caring enough to help someone grow. Learn how Jewish law turns confrontation into an act of love.

As Jews, we are expected at all times to recall our suffering in Egypt and use it to inspire care and compassion for the vulnerable

From apartment rules to personal responsibility, Torah law offers clear guidance for how to live with others in harmony and respect.

Everything you need to know about the prayers and meals of Rosh Chodesh

Why does the Talmud tell us to be especially careful to recite Minchah? When should Minchah be recited? And much more

Shabbat is a gift for every Jew. Here's how to keep it with warmth and intention, through small, beautiful actions rooted in Jewish tradition.

Charging interest might seem normal and even logical, but in Torah law, it's a serious transgression. Learn how to lend the right way

A simple guide to one of the most joyful blessings in Jewish life — when and how to say it, and why it matters

The how and why of handwashing before meals, from Temple times to the present day — a mitzvah that reminds us that everything we have comes from Hashem

Learning Torah is essential in order to fulfill the mitzvot, so everyone is obligated — men, women, and children. And all receive eternal reward

Saying Kaddish is more than tradition; it's a mitzvah that benefits a parent's soul and enables us to honor them even years after their passing

Who should give? How much? To whom? Explore the Torah's laws of tzedakah (charity) and learn why it's one of the most powerful mitzvot we have

Learn how the Torah integrates even the most basic physical processes of our bodies and elevates them to enhance our spiritual lives

In a world that excuses "small" infractions, Torah law sets a higher bar, not out of strictness but in order to build a world of trust and integrity

Without the mitzvah of tefillin, our spiritual bodies are incomplete

A concise and comprehensive guide to checking the special foods eaten on Rosh Hashanah to ensure they are bug-free

It took him three years to master Aramaic and learn one folio page of Gemara. And then...

The story of a Jewish merchant whose devotion to daily recital of the entire Book of Psalms earned him the intervention of King David to save his life

Learn from real-life examples of rabbis who overcame age and exhaustion to help a fellow Jew