Shabbat

What conditions are worth establishing once a year, and why exactly are these conditions beneficial?

One should ensure that the fire used for the blessing is from a candle that "rested." That is, a candle lit before Yom Kippur, or a candle lit from another candle that was burning since before Yom Kippur, which during Yom Kippur itself was forbidden to use for lighting fire.

Essential laws for preparing for Shabbat during the second day of Rosh Hashanah

What are the seven items of the Four Species? What is special about the number 7 in Judaism?

Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in restaurants deciding to close on Shabbat, stop selling non-kosher products, and become kosher, with some even adopting the highest kashrut standards. While some consumers are upset at what they call 'religious coercion', others recognize the market's demands. "Many people are becoming more religious and this is what they want," explains the CEO of the 'Burgers' chain without apology.

Why early diagnosis of ADHD in children is crucial, what untreated ADHD symptoms look like in adults, and whether ADHD itself poses a risk for academic failure. Rabbi Aharon Lerner, a therapist specializing in coaching individuals with ADHD, has released an in-depth guide tailored for the observant community – addressing all these questions.

For over 60 years, Zeev Steigelitz, the farmer from Kfar Gideon, has tended to his agricultural holdings. What does he grow? How did he help Rabbi Elyashiv fulfill a mitzvah? And what does he have to say ahead of Tu Bishvat?

As is his custom, singer Aviv Geffen was spotted last Friday at his favorite deli in Bnei Brak, along with his son Dylan and his Haredi friend, Chaim Gitler. In a Twitter post afterward, Geffen wrote: 'A deli in Bnei Brak. Getting closer to religion through food.'

In a personal interview with the Hidabrut website, Kobi Shimoni talks about his deep connection to Judaism, the destructive method of tying us to screens, and why he feels connected to Moses.

Noam, the 25-year-old son of the late Meir Banai, defines himself as secular, yet during the shiva for his father z"l, he shared, "Personally, I feel him here all the time. I don’t feel he left us at all. I'm not talking, of course, about how... the songs are immortalized and they will always remain. I literally mean his physical presence. I feel him here with me very tangibly."

Various methods exist for producing salt, each with its own halakhic issues. How is it possible that we consume without concern sugar and salt made by non-Jews?

Discover how salt moves from the sea to your table and its Halachic implications

TV host Guy Zuaretz talks about his newfound connection to Judaism and admits: "I dream of being a cantor in a synagogue."

Singer Kobi Peretz: "It's important to me that my children grow up with messages like 'Love thy neighbor as thyself,' respecting parents, tradition, and respecting others. I want them to know how to give and not only receive. Every morning when I put on tefillin, I pray for their health, luck, and that they will walk in the path of righteous and honest people."

How a Rabbi's Insights Led to the Rescue of a Kidnapped Child

On Friday, as I kneaded the dough, I thought, "Well, I've embraced the mitzvah of family purity. And my uterus?" I smiled, "It must have gone to someone who needs it to bring more children into the world." A personal letter from a reader.

Honoring the Yahrtzeit of the revered Rabbi and Kabbalist, Chacham Salman Mutzafi

Oded Menashe cannot understand how he once lived without observing Shabbat and family purity. In an interview with 'Hidabroot,' he discusses his spiritual growth, the importance of immersing oneself fully before deciding to keep the mitzvot, and the Shabbats that his entire family eagerly anticipates.

Gideon Sa'ar, currently taking a break from politics, gave an extensive holiday interview in 'Mishpacha' where he discussed his closeness to Judaism and how the birth of his son accelerated the process.

Havdalah is a ceremony marking the end of Shabbat (or holidays and Yom Kippur), and the transition to weekdays. Havdalah is performed by reciting a series of blessings