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What to Eat Before Yom Kippur: Smart Pre-Fast Meal Tips
A clinical dietitian explains which foods to avoid, what to eat instead, and how to stay full and hydrated throughout the Yom Kippur fast
Yonatan Halevi
Aharon the High Priest: The Ushpizin of Peace and Unity
On the fifth night of Sukkot, we welcome Aharon into our sukkah and reflect on his timeless message of harmony and love
Yonatan Halevi
Rabbi Eliezer Papo and the Hidden Light of Sukkot
Zohara Sharvit
Can't Decide Between Sufganiyot and Latkes? Here's How to Enjoy Both During Chanukah!
Sufganiyot or latkes, or perhaps something different? Learn how to indulge mindfully this Chanukah.
Shiri Priant
Healthy Tu B'Shvat Recipes: Delicious Holiday Ideas Without Added Sugar
Fresh fruits, nuts, and wholesome desserts that keep the holiday festive and balanced
Orit Groskot
Enjoying Purim’s Feast Without the Fatigue: How to Stay Energized and Balanced
Purim is a celebration filled with joy, costumes, and indulgent sweets. With all the mishloach manot, hamantaschen, and snacks, it’s easy to go overboard and end the holiday feeling heavy and sluggish. How can you balance the festive meal, including the treats, and wrap up Purim with a smile? Feast without the Fret.
Yehosef Yaavetz
The Untold Story of the Square Matzo on Your Seder Plate
When machine-made matzot were first introduced, they sparked a passionate halachic debate across Europe
Yehosef Yaavetz
Faith Under Fire: The Halachic Struggles of Gush Etzion
In the face of siege and destruction, Gush Etzion’s pioneers wrestled with halachic questions that revealed their unshakable faith
Yehosef Yaavetz
Bravely Defending Israel: The Fallen Soldiers of 1949
Michal Arieli
Four Years Later: Meron Tragedy Still Stirs Questions
As another Lag BaOmer coincides with Friday night, Israel Diskind, brother of a Meron tragedy victim and chairman of the 'Meron Families Forum', warns: 'The danger persists, and no substantial changes have been made to prevent it.'
Shiri Friant
Lag B'Omer and the Wonders of Fire
Yonatan Halevi
From Moab to Majesty: The Legacy of Ruth and Her Family
The powerful biblical journey of Elimelech, Naomi, Ruth, Boaz, and their family, marked by exile, tragedy, loyalty, and redemption
Daily Halacha
The Three Weeks in Jewish Tradition: A Complete Guide to Customs and Halacha
Understanding the mourning practices between the 17th of Tammuz and Tisha B’Av — traditions, blessings, and spiritual significance
Laws of the Nine Days and the Week of Tisha B’Av: What’s Forbidden and What’s Permitted
A practical halachic guide explaining the customs of mourning related to clothing, grooming, and laundry restrictions
Halacha Yomit
When Tisha b'Av Falls on Shabbat: Mourning Customs on the Tenth of Av
Tisha b'Av is the day on which both Holy Temples were destroyed. However, since the Beit Hamikdash burned throughout the next day, we continue mourning then too
Virgo in Jewish Wisdom: The Spiritual Power of Elul and the Pursuit of Inner Perfection
How self-analysis, humility, and devotion can guide the soul toward transformation, forgiveness, and lasting inner harmony
Ask the rabbi
Is it permissible to eat a hard-boiled egg without salt?
Are There Demons in the Land of Israel?
Is it Permissible to Listen to Music Between the 17th of Tammuz and Tisha B'Av?
When Is It Forbidden to Eat Meat During the Three Weeks?
Forgot to Make Havdalah on Motzei Shabbat: What is the Solution?
What Questions Are Asked of a Person in the Heavenly Court?
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