Jewish Law

Timeless Jewish wisdom on enduring pain, trusting God, and finding hidden light in life’s hardest trials

When pain comes from the hand of a loving Father — discovering the hidden kindness that surrounds every hardship

How to transform grief into trust and accept divine judgment with love and inner strength

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?

Explore how ancient Torah wisdom anticipated a fact no scientist has ever disproven, revealing the timeless harmony between faith, biology, and the Creator’s design

How Israel’s salt is produced through solar evaporation, the fascinating Talmudic roots of salt-making, and the halachic questions it raises

The spiritual power of seeing the good in others, transforming judgment into compassion, and inviting peace, blessings, and Divine favor into your life

How sugar is refined, why some additives once came from animal fat, and what modern kosher supervision ensures today

Explore the Torah’s timeless perspective on the value of life, the prohibition of suicide and euthanasia, and the power of faith through suffering

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

How Jewish law, science, and tradition intertwine to reveal why honey remains one of nature’s purest and most spiritual foods

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

Learn how this fascinating creature reveals the precision of biblical law and a deeper message about looking beyond appearances to uncover true spiritual purity

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.

Is a birthday truly of special importance? And why is it worthwhile to increase Torah study, charity, and self-reflection on this day?

Exploring the origins of Purim costumes and their connection to Jewish tradition

Jewish law and mysticism explain why certain foods left overnight may carry spiritual and physical risks