Jewish Law

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

A practical overview of Torah commandments on avoiding even the smallest theft and returning what isn't yours

Ten percent of your earnings belong to God, who appointed you treasurer over them. Prove yourself a reliable fund-manager and He'll invest more in you

A deeper look at the Torah prohibition of consuming blood, including the spiritual underpinnings of this mitzvah

Since the Torah forbids causing unnecessary suffering to animals, the knife must be perfectly sharp and smooth and checked before each animal is slaughtered

Did you know that eating a single insect is a more serious sin than eating an ounce of pork? Non-kosher food dulls our spiritual sense, so beware...

Who may drink mother's milk? What about fish without fins? Why is royal jelly permitted? And when should we compromise our standards?

Hot cheese souffle and a meaty knife? Chopped onion with a dairy knife for your chicken soup? All this and more in Kosher Knives 101

You used a meaty spoon to stir your coffee: now what? You need a container for leftover chicken soup: can you use an old ice-cream tub? And more...

Milk spilled into hot chicken soup: now what? A piece of meat fell into cheese fondue: can the dairy dish be salvaged? And much more...

How to use ovens, microwaves, and dishwashers when you only have one for both meat and dairy foods. A concise and easy-to-follow guide to everyday scenarios

Meat and dairy may never be mixed, but why don't we eat fish with meat? And what about fish with cheese (and that pizza you just baked)?

Can milk be used in a bread dough? What about dairy caramel doughnuts? Why are some cheese-filled pastries triangle-shaped? And more...

Can I eat leftover salad from a meaty lunch with a dairy supper? What about the french fries sold at the dairy restaurant - can I eat them with meat? And more...

Meat and milk may not be eaten together -- but what does "together" mean? And what about eating meat after milk? All this, and more...

Can I sit down with a cup of coffee if there is meat on the table? What about eating with strangers at a campsite? All this, and more...

Can I give a meat-and-dairy dish to my dog? Am I allowed to cook meat with cheese for someone who isn't Jewish? All this, and more...