Jewish Law

Learn which doughs require hafrashat challah — how much flour is needed, which ingredients qualify, and the differences between baked, fried, or boiled doughs

Explore the halachic sources that explain why temporary writing with ink or pen is permitted and not a violation of the Torah’s prohibition against tattoos

Is it acceptable to cry during Rosh Hashanah prayers? Is it permissible to eat before the Musaf prayer and shofar blowing?

The Torah’s wisdom on choosing peace over pride, acting beyond the letter of the law, and seeing painful tests as divine opportunities for growth and harmony

When a buyer discovers a flaw after purchase — does continued use mean acceptance, or can the sale still be voided?

Understanding how, when, and why we can or can't freeze water or melt ice on Shabbat

A clear guide to the laws—and the spirit—of eating on Shabbat.

Discover how Sephardic and Ashkenazic authorities rule on the proper blessing for pizza and learn when the amount you eat changes the blessing to Birkat HaMazon

Why saving human life can override animal suffering, and the ethical limits set by leading rabbis for humane and necessary medical research

The fascinating reasons behind the custom for women to refrain from tasting the Havdalah wine, and learn the practical ruling according to Jewish law

The Torah's definition of “work” as creative action, and how this timeless principle connects to the essence of divine creation

Rabbis explain the deep spiritual and legal reasons behind the prohibition of entering churches and monasteries — and why mosques are viewed differently in Jewish law

The obligation to make a blessing doesn't depend on eating or tasting, but rather on the enjoyment of the palate. Since one who chews gum experiences sweetness and derives pleasure from it, it is clear that a blessing is required.

When individuals wishing to marry face parental opposition, are they obligated to follow their parents' wishes?

How the Torah defines a truly poor person, what the Talmud calls an “unworthy” recipient, and why real charity is not just generosity but insight, compassion, and moral clarity

Learn why the human body is viewed as a divine trust and why even a permanent mark can be met with forgiveness and spiritual renewal

Hardships typically come for one of three main reasons

The Torah’s view on repentance, the power of sincere change, and how transforming one’s influence from harm to good can open the gates of mercy

The prohibition of wasting food (Bal Tashchit) is designed to prevent, among other things, unnecessary food waste, especially when it comes to staple foods like bread. What should you do if you have leftover bread? Is it permissible to feed it to birds, and what is the significance of bread thrown on the floor?

Modern approaches to child discipline: balancing traditional guidance with contemporary parenting wisdom.

Explore the complex ethics of organ donation in Jewish law — when saving a life takes precedence, why disconnecting a patient is forbidden, and how halacha defines true death

Is it permissible to correct a father who speaks during prayer? How should one respond to a mother who threatens not to attend a wedding with gender separation? How can one assist a mother's soul after her passing?

A comprehensive guide to Jewish perspectives on pet ownership and pet care

The prohibition of orlah proscribes all fruits produced by a tree within its first three years

What should you do if you find blood in a hard-boiled egg? Is poultry with strict kosher certification still considered 'Mehadrin' (strictly kosher) when cooked with other chicken? And, is it better to work as a chef in a non-kosher restaurant or in a kosher restaurant with poor supervision?

When two adults eat together with a child who has not yet reached the age of Bar Mitzvah, rabbinic authorities debate whether the child can be counted for a zimun (the invitation to recite Grace after Meals)

The importance of placing salt on the table before making the blessing of Hamotzi, both on Shabbat and weekdays

It is advisable to be stringent and not eat fish with milk, but if fish was already cooked with milk, one may eat it

When you’re obligated to return an item, what exceptions apply, and how this mitzvah reflects Judaism’s vision of integrity, compassion, and respect for others’ belongings

How to focus on prayer during stressful times? Why pray at graves of the righteous? What to do if you wake up late?