Jewish Law

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

Why do Jews pray at the gravesites of their great ancestors? What form do such prayers take? Who are the prayers directed to?

Close relatives of a deceased person are expected set everything aside in order to attend to the burial preparations and honor the dead

When Yom Tov arrives, mourning does not just pause, it ceases

Learn how Jewish law handles common cases of insects on Shabbat, including when safety or walking paths are affected

Even the greatest sinners are treated with respect after death, as man was created in the Divine image

A clear and simple explanation of when trapping pests is allowed, especially for comfort or to prevent harm

A warm, practical guide to handling unwanted insects in your home on Shabbat without breaking halacha

A helpful halachic guide for pet owners: what’s allowed when caring for animals on Shabbat and what’s not

Your guide to common winter halachot: prayer in the rain, umbrellas on Shabbat, and the deeper meaning of rainfall

The soul derives no enjoyment from the physical nature of this world. Why do so many people think having fun is the purpose of life?

This world is but a corridor leading to eternal reward. Will we take the opportunity to prepare?

Timeless Jewish wisdom for navigating some of the most challenging times in our lives

Does the blind man complain about being guided over rough terrain? We cannot fathom Hashem's deeds; we can only trust Him

'Time heals,' the saying goes. This is untrue. Only Hashem heals; only we can accept His healing

Just as we rejoice at another person's celebration, we should share in their distress and thereby ease their pain

Despite our grief, life goes on and Hashem is always with us

Can one really salvage an entire year in 24 hours?

Essential guidelines for holiday preparation according to the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Our Sages have outlined a path leading from intense grief back to life

The laws of shiva and beyond prevent repression of feelings while keeping the loved one's memory alive

How to make the most of the shiva period for the benefit of our departed loved ones

Is stoicism a Torah virtue, or should we grieve and mourn?

Man was created to live forever. Death is a tragedy -- the Torah puts grief in perspective

Normally, the head of the household makes an Eruv. But what happens when there are several household heads in the house?

The key mitzvah of loving your fellow Jew is one of the most fundamental commandments in the Torah

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky was asked an interesting question, and his answer sheds light on the severity of speaking/accepting lashon hara (derogatory speech) about others.

A critical look at the power of prayer during challenging times

What is the connection between the Plague of the Firstborn and the Redemption of the Firstborn? And much more...

A sacred obligation in all schools is to ensure separation between boys and girls, especially in our generation where permissiveness has crossed all boundaries. Experience has proven that separate education is more desirable and appropriate - both academically and psychologically, and certainly from a spiritual perspective.