Jewish Law
Halacha: What Blessing Do You Recite Over a Biscuit?
Wondering which blessings to recite over a biscuit—both before and after eating it? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.
Halacha: What Blessing Do You Say on Bissli?
Wondering which blessings to recite over Bissli—both before and after eating? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.
Halacha: What Is the Blessing for a Bagel?
Wondering which blessings to recite over bagels—both before and after eating them? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.
Halacha: What is the Blessing for Bourekas?
Wondering which blessings to recite over bourekas—both before and after eating them? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.
Halacha: What Blessing Is Said Over Peanuts?
Wondering which blessings to recite over peanuts—both before and after eating them? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.
Halacha: What Blessing Do You Say on Grapefruit?
Wondering which blessings to recite over grapefruit—both before and after eating it? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.
Halacha: What Blessing Do You Recite for a Peach?
Wondering which blessings to recite over a peach—both before and after eating it? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.
Halacha: What Blessings Do You Say on a Persimmon?
Wondering which blessings to recite over persimmon—both before and after eating them? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.
Halacha: What Blessing Do You Say for Peas?
Wondering which blessings to recite over Peas—both before and after eating them? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.
Halacha: What Blessing is Recited Over Pineapple?
Wondering which blessings to recite over pineapple—both before and after eating it? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.
Halacha: What Blessing Do We Say on Rice?
Wondering which blessings to recite over rice—both before and after eating it? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.
Halacha: What Blessing is Recited on Blueberries?
Wondering which blessings to recite over blueberries—both before and after eating it? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.
Halacha: What Do We Bless on a Pear?
Wondering which blessings to recite over a pear—both before and after eating it? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.
Halacha: What Blessing Do We Say on Nuts?
Curious about the blessings for nuts — both before and after eating them? All the information is here, including a detailed explanation about the quantity of consumption.
Halacha: What Blessing is Recited on Watermelon?
Wondering which blessings to recite over watermelon—both before and after eating it? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.
Halacha: What Blessing Is Recited for Avocado?
Wondering which blessings to recite over avocado—both before and after eating it? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.
The Sanctity of Life in Judaism: Why Taking One’s Own Life Is Never Justified
Explore the Torah’s timeless perspective on the value of life, the prohibition of suicide and euthanasia, and the power of faith through suffering
10 Points About the Mitzvah of 'Loving Your Fellow Jew'
The key mitzvah of loving your fellow Jew is one of the most fundamental commandments in the Torah
Asked for Forgiveness for Speaking Lashon Hara, But the Friend Refused to Forgive. Why?
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.
The Power of Blessings: How Daily Berachot Bring Abundance, Protection, and Divine Connection
How mindful blessings uplift the soul, awaken holiness, and draw divine abundance to every part of life
Kosher Fish Guide: How to Avoid Parasites and Choose Fish With Reliable Supervision
Which fish are truly kosher, which species pose parasite risks, and how to identify trusted certification
Tefilat HaDerech: The Traveler’s Prayer for Safety and Divine Protection on the Road
The meaning, origin, and laws of the Jewish Traveler’s Prayer, and ancient customs for safe and blessed journeys
The Torah Commandment to Lend Money: Why Lending Is Greater Than Charity in Judaism
Why the Torah views lending as a higher act of kindness than charity, why charging interest is compared to a snake’s bite, and an ethical framework for Jewish financial partnerships
What Mitzvah Can Be Fulfilled During a Terror Attack? 10 Points About Prayer in Times of Distress
A critical look at the power of prayer during challenging times
The Power of Jewish Hospitality: Why Hachnasat Orchim Is Greater Than Receiving the Divine Presence
Stories, teachings, and spiritual insights on welcoming guests, revealing how hosting others brings blessing, protection, and holiness into the home
The Sweet Truth About Honey: Authenticity, Kashrut, and the Mystery of Beeswax in Jewish Law
How Jewish law, science, and tradition intertwine to reveal why honey remains one of nature’s purest and most spiritual foods
Kosher Strawberries: How to Clean Them Properly and Avoid Insects According to Jewish Law
Step-by-step cleaning guides, expert tips, and the spiritual importance of eating only kosher, pure foods
Cinnamon Sticks and Kashrut: What Every Consumer Needs to Know
Understanding insect concerns, processing differences, and how to ensure your cinnamon is halachically acceptable
Is Coffee Kosher? The Complete Guide to Beans, Roasting, and Capsules in Jewish Law
Which parts of coffee production require kosher supervision and why even a simple espresso can raise complex kashrut questions.
Hakhel: The Once-in-Seven-Years Mitzvah That Recreates Sinai
Understanding the purpose, history, and spiritual power of the national Torah gathering in Jerusalem

