kibbud av va'eim

If your father asks for your opinion, may you give it? What if you disagree? A guide to avoiding showing disrespect in this most important of mitzvot

How Jewish law prioritizes a wife's home obligations and harmony while preserving the mitzvah of kibbud av va'eim

Sometimes, it's those who we feel closest to who are treated worst by us. Following the Torah's commandments enables us to balance love with respect

Navigating relationships with non-observant parents: obligations, boundaries, and respectful interactions in Jewish law

Children of any age may not refer to a parent using their first name, even if the parent says they don't mind. Why?

The mitzvah of honoring one's parents includes being available to take care of their needs. As parents grow older, what does this mean in practice?

Kibbud av va'eim is one of the Ten Commandments, but what happens if a parent asks a child for something that the Torah forbids?

The Torah's guidelines for the mitzvah of kibbud av va'eim ensure that children always show their parents respect even when they don't see eye-to-eye

Practical Torah guidance for everyday situations when interacting with parents

Kibbud av va'eim means respect and reverence for our parents — and that means not treating them as our friends, and certainly not as our servants

The five aspects of the mitzvah of kibbud av va'eim, plus the deeper meanings behind the mitzvah and why honoring our parents is like honoring God