Jewish Law

One must be constantly aware of the presence of the tefillin while wearing them

In Judaism, nothing is mundane -- the potential for kedushah exists in every single aspect of life

How Jewish law prioritizes a wife's home obligations and harmony while preserving the mitzvah of kibbud av va'eim

Practical Torah Guidance on elder care, the obligations of adult children, and when nursing homes are an appropriate consideration

Striking a fellow Jew violates Torah law, even if you were wronged. Striking one's parent is a capital offense

What this unusual verse teaches about how we speak, even when we're alone and no one will ever know what we said

Sometimes, it's those who we feel closest to who are treated worst by us. Following the Torah's commandments enables us to balance love with respect

The Torah obligates children to honor and revere their parents, but as parents, what can we do to promote respectful relationships?

Navigating relationships with non-observant parents: obligations, boundaries, and respectful interactions in Jewish law

Children of any age may not refer to a parent using their first name, even if the parent says they don't mind. Why?

The mitzvah of honoring one's parents includes being available to take care of their needs. As parents grow older, what does this mean in practice?

Kibbud av va'eim is one of the Ten Commandments, but what happens if a parent asks a child for something that the Torah forbids?

The Torah's guidelines for the mitzvah of kibbud av va'eim ensure that children always show their parents respect even when they don't see eye-to-eye

Practical Torah guidance for everyday situations when interacting with parents

In a world gone crazy with 'sharing,' Jewish law provides essential perspective on dignity, privacy, and modern technology

Kibbud av va'eim means respect and reverence for our parents — and that means not treating them as our friends, and certainly not as our servants

How to balance respect and closeness between parents and children in the situations we encounter in everyday life

Discover the spiritual significance of living in the Holy Land, not just despite but because of the hardships this entails

The five aspects of the mitzvah of kibbud av va'eim, plus the deeper meanings behind the mitzvah and why honoring our parents is like honoring God

The Torah promises us a reward of "long life" for two different mitzvot, one extremely easy, the other extremely hard. Why? To teach us that the bigger picture is only visible to God

When we feel entitled to the blessings in our lives, when we feel that 'my hard work got me where I am,' we end up ungrateful not only to other people but also to God

Three thousand years after the Torah was given on Mount Sinai, we are still observing its commandments the same way; meanwhile, other cultures and peoples have come and gone and left nary a trace behind

A warm and practical guide to praying in costume and dressing up with halachic care, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Learn what’s allowed when it comes to brushing hair and getting children ready before Shabbat ends

Learn what’s permitted for kids on Shabbat and whether riding bikes or giving instructions to children is allowed

What halacha says about cutting a decorated cake on Shabbat and a father’s role in raising observant children

Learn what halacha says about clapping, finger snapping, and rhythmic actions on Shabbat

A clear guide to using whistles, singing, and baby rattles on Shabbat, based on Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s rulings

A clear look at what Jewish law says about placing myrtle branches and flowers in water on Shabbat, based on Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Understanding Shabbat halacha about washing hands near plants and discarding fruit pits, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef