Q&A: Jewish Life, Beards & Nationhood
Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz
Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz
A childhood memory of lettuce sparks a secret search for Jewish roots, leading to the miraculous rediscovery of a priceless Torah manuscript
Yehosef Yaavetz
24.03.25 | 09:12
A quick guide to handling tablecloths without transgressing Jewish Law
Hidabroot
21.05.24 | 11:24
A young scholar raised concerns, arguing it looked like idol worship. The community sought guidance from the distinguished Ben Ish Chai in Baghdad.
Yosef Yabece
18.03.24 | 14:05
How hot food became a symbol of honoring Shabbat, survived persecution in Europe, and remains a powerful expression of Jewish identity
Yosef Yabece
17.01.24 | 08:33
Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
A quiet midnight burial takes an unexpected turn when a stranger appears—reminding the family just how deeply their father lived by his values.
08.06.20 | 12:30
Is head covering a halachic obligation or a custom?
Yonatan Halevi
20.01.19 | 11:13
Lighting memorial candles in memory of beloved deceased relatives is a widespread practice. What is the origin and meaning of this custom?
Naama Green
10.07.18 | 12:51
Learn about the tradition of arranging many fruits on Tu BiShvat and how to handle blessings during the celebration
Daily Halacha
30.01.18 | 09:24
Essential Guidelines on Handling Marriage Documents and Replacement Procedures
Halacha Yomit / Mefaskei Maran
27.08.17 | 11:09
Wondering which blessings to recite over cooked beets—both before and after eating them? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.
09.11.16 | 13:18
Is a birthday truly of special importance? And why is it worthwhile to increase Torah study, charity, and self-reflection on this day?
02.06.15 | 15:09
History, customs, and the surprising origins of the Tu b'Shevat fruit-eating tradition
02.06.15 | 14:15
Why washing hands, lighting candles, and giving charity elevate the mitzvah and open the gates of blessing
Rebbetzin Esther Toledano
20.05.14 | 12:15
A clear guide to the laws—and the spirit—of eating on Shabbat.
14.05.14 | 09:51
Beyond customs and community traditions, discover why Jewish law welcomes marriages across ethnic backgrounds
Rabbi Benjamin Shmueli
02.02.14 | 14:23
From ancient piety to modern expectation. What Jewish texts really say about covering the head with a kippah.
Hidabroot
23.10.13 | 13:44