Jewish Law

Among the 613 commandments, there are some that can be fulfilled simply and easily, yet their reward is unmatched.

A comprehensive guide to observance of this special mitzvah

Practical wisdom from Torah leaders on transforming negative speech into positive intentions

The mitzvah of returning lost items (hashavat aveidah) includes not only returning a Jew's belongings but also his lost spiritual heritage

The laws of lashon hara extend even to prohibiting a whisper or hint of anything negative

A Torah education doesn't just inform; it transforms. Discover why raising your child with Torah is the greatest investment in their future

How to quiet the distractions and pray with kavanah, according to Jewish sources

In our homes brilliantly illuminated with electric light, what do two little flames contribute?

Essential Jewish travel tips for maintaining kashrut, prayer, and spiritual balance while vacationing or traveling

Exploring the mitzvah that demands everything of us — from daily life to the ultimate sacrifice

Timeless Jewish wisdom from the Rambam and classic ethics on mastering emotion, avoiding pride, and living with harmony and purpose

A comprehensive guide to many of the delicious summer treats Hashem has given us

How joy in Torah, prayer, and good deeds opens the soul to divine light and lasting spiritual fulfillment

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

How honoring parents reflects honoring God — through thought, speech, action, and lifelong devotion

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.

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

A practical halachic guide explaining the customs of mourning related to clothing, grooming, and laundry restrictions

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