Jewish Law
Isn't Forgiveness Wonderful? Not Always...
A lesson in business ethics from the Jews of 17th-century Germany
Shabbat On Board Ship
How did Jews in ancient times observe Shabbat while voyaging on the high seas?
Are adults obligated to pay for damage they caused as children?
Fascinating insights gleaned from a wedding in Prague 250 years ago
The Power of the Mezuzah: Faith, Protection, and Blessing at Your Doorway
Discover the deep meaning, laws, and spiritual benefits of the mezuzah — a timeless sign of God’s presence and love in every Jewish home
How to Turn Prayer into a Personal Experience
Nine ways to reconnect to Hashem from deep within
Why, When, and How We Pray for Rain in the Daily Amidah
Understanding the halachic and spiritual structure of the prayer, and how it focuses us on the centrality of the Land of Israel in our lives
Torah Measurements and the Width of a Finger
What do olives and eggs have to do with mitzvah observance?
How Far Should One Go to Avoid Hurting Someone's Feelings?
As always, the Torah supplies the guidance we need in our everyday lives
Are Women Really 'Disqualified' from Testifying in Torah Law?
Clarifying a common misconception
How Much Help Should We Provide to Neighbors?
Finding the balance between kindness and being taken advantage of when neighbors frequently ask for assistance
Your Friend Clinched a Bad Deal -- Should You Tell Him?
Tell the unvarnished truth or make someone happy or... is there a better way?
How the Torah prohibition against moving boundaries applies to all of us
Respecting the property and rights of others forms the basis of a just and tranquil society
The Mitzvah of Tzedakah -- Much More than 'Charity'
The Torah commandment to give tzedakah has the power to transform us into compassionate people -- and to transform the entire world
'Love Your Neighbor As Yourself' in Daily Life
Implementing Torah guidance to build a better world
The Real Reason Why Taking Revenge Is Forbidden
You want to blame them when you should be blaming yourself -- here's why
The Mitzvah of Visiting the Sick
What can you do for someone who's ill? More than you realize...
Providing a Bride with All her Needs -- the Mitzvah of Hachnassat Kallah
A practical guide to helping young couples establish a Jewish home
The Mitzvah of Returning Lost Items -- and Lost Souls
If you find someone's diamond ring, you must do your utmost to find the owner. What if you find someone's most precious belonging - their soul - lost and floundering?
The Prohibition of Misleading Others
Rambam tells us that 'our inside should be like our outside'
Honoring Parents: The Path to Great Reward in This World and the Next
Meaningful ways of showing gratitude and respect toward those who raised you
The Mitzvah of Honoring the Elderly: The Cornerstone of an Ethical Society
The elderly as well as Torah scholars are deserving of our respect; this inspires us to emulate them
How the Torah Ensures You Get Paid on Time
Jewish laws that prohibit exploitation in all circumstances
"Do Not Hate Your Brother in Your Heart": How to Free Yourself from Feelings That Can Destroy Your Life
A guide to overcoming negative feelings and practicing love and forgiveness
How to Create a Spiritual Iron Dome
How can we merit Divine protection? By reaffirming our covenant with Hashem
Weighing and Measuring on Shabbat
A concise guide to what is permitted and what is forbidden
Interest-Free Loans: The Secret of Jewish Kindness
Providing interest-free loans is greater than giving tzedakah. Read on to find out why
How to Cancel Harsh Decrees: Rabbi Shach's Surprising Advice
Bring fresh spiritual air into your life on a constant basis
Words that Kill
The Torah prohibition of humiliating others and the harsh punishment for those who do so
"Do Not Stand by the Blood of Your Neighbor"
Learn about the situations in which this mitzvah applies
How to Handle a Telemarketer according to the Torah
One can say 'no' without disrespecting others
