Halacha

Wondering which blessings to recite over blueberries—both before and after eating it? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.

Wondering which blessings to recite over a pear—both before and after eating it? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.

Curious about the blessings for nuts — both before and after eating them? All the information is here, including a detailed explanation about the quantity of consumption.

Wondering which blessings to recite over watermelon—both before and after eating it? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.

Wondering which blessings to recite over avocado—both before and after eating it? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to eat to require a blessing.

Why Jewish law strictly forbids harming non-Jews, the Torah’s universal respect for life, and the true meaning behind the Rambam’s ruling on capital punishment

Rabbinic sources explain when women after childbirth, children, or the mildly ill may rely on the lenient opinion to eat dairy after one hour instead of six

Is a birthday truly of special importance? And why is it worthwhile to increase Torah study, charity, and self-reflection on this day?

Learn the halachic rules for preparing kosher liver, Ashkenazi and Sephardi customs, health considerations, and common mistakes to avoid

Learn which doughs require hafrashat challah — how much flour is needed, which ingredients qualify, and the differences between baked, fried, or boiled doughs

Navigating the Proper Order of Candle Lighting on Shabbat Eve for Maximum Spiritual Benefit

Explore the halachic sources that explain why temporary writing with ink or pen is permitted and not a violation of the Torah’s prohibition against tattoos

A new book compiles around a thousand halachic rulings by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef that were not included in his previous works. Rabbi Rafael Avraham shares insights on the initiative, the process of collecting the material, and surprising details discovered in the rulings.

From Talmudic times to modern wineries, discover how halacha defines “boiled wine” and why pasteurized wines remain permitted even if touched by a non-Jew

The meaning of this commandment, its limits regarding non-Jews, and the reasons behind the prohibition of drinking wine handled by gentiles

"Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's mastery of Jewish knowledge was unparalleled, embodying the wisdom of great Jewish leaders throughout history." A deep dive into the scholarly greatness of Rabbi Yosef.

From cold showers to children's pools—navigating Jewish law on washing and hygiene on Shabbat

Jewish identity is triggered by birth or a halachic conversion process, not citizenship, ceremony, or military service.

Understanding the laws, common mistakes, and when exceptions apply

The practical halacha behind eating fish and meat, the health reasons for separating them, and why cooking fish in a clean meat pot is permissible according to Jewish law