mitzvah

Discover the spiritual and cultural blessings intertwined with the special mitzvah of Challah baking.

Explore the full text of the blessing for the separation of challah, a practice steeped in tradition and rich with spiritual significance.

An incredible firsthand story: A child of the challah mitzvah

Before you begin the process of separating challah, prepare with hand washing, giving charity, and candle lighting.

Explore the depths and nuances of the mitzvah of separating challah, a timeless tradition rich with meaning.

Baking challah is a simple mitzvah: When making dough, a small portion is separated, blessed, and discarded. In recent years, challah baking nights have become popular, bringing women together for this ritual. What makes these gatherings special?

A comprehensive guide to the obligation of wearing tzitzit and its importance in Jewish practice

Returning lost items is a positive commandment between individuals that requires returning lost property to its owner. But when is this mitzvah not applicable, and there's no obligation to return the lost item?