Jewish Law

Why building a Jewish home takes precedence, even in the shadow of loss

Learn what’s allowed when crumbling cookies or cutting vegetables on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Learn when to say Shehecheyanu on fruits or vegetables and who is trusted to check for worms, according to halacha

Learn about the tradition of arranging many fruits on Tu BiShvat and how to handle blessings during the celebration

Learn when to recite the Shehecheyanu blessing on new fruits and how to identify if different varieties count as one species

Learn how to correctly say after-blessings when eating foods that require different brachot, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Learn how to prioritize blessings when eating new fruits or fruits from the Seven Species, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

A practical halachic guide to the correct order of blessings when eating various fruits and vegetables

The halachic rules and symbolism of the se’udat havra’ah. Why must the community provide the first meal to mourners after the burial of their loved one?

A clear guide to what foods can be salted on Shabbat, and when it becomes a problem

Learn whether eating candy or popsicles that color your mouth is considered coloring on Shabbat, according to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s halachic rulings

A clear guide to squeezing fruit and handling juice on Shabbat, including what you can eat and what you can’t drink

A practical guide to setting the table or sorting food in advance on Shabbat, with clear guidelines from Yabia Omer and Halichot Olam

A guide to selecting food or items for friends and guests on Shabbat, with practical rulings from Yalkut Yosef and Yabia Omer

Learn the halachic guidelines for handling fish bones and fruit peels on Shabbat for immediate use

Is it okay to remove bad grapes or organize forks on Shabbat? Find out how borer applies to food and objects

Learn the halachic guidelines for draining corn or pickles on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Learn the halacha of sorting mixed foods or items on Shabbat, with practical examples from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s rulings

Understand the halachic rules of cooking, baking, and using hot water on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

A clear and simple guide to warming cold liquids or food on Shabbat, without violating halacha

Discover the halachic guidelines for warming dry food with sauce and reheating liquids on Shabbat, based on Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's rulings

A helpful guide to sorting food and handling electricity mistakes on Shabbat, according to halacha

Understanding Shabbat laws for items like zip ties and bread bag twisties, based on the teachings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

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 comprehensive halachic guide to Jewish funeral traditions, including honoring parents, reciting Psalms, giving charity, and the mitzvah of chesed shel emet.

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

Learn Essential Jewish Laws: Discover Whether Spreading Plastic Sheets Over Clotheslines is Permitted on Shabbat and Other Practical Halachic Rulings.