mitzvah

Must we focus on the meaning of each and every word for our prayer to be considered intentional?

In our homes brilliantly illuminated with electric light, what do two little flames contribute?

Exploring the mitzvah that demands everything of us — from daily life to the ultimate sacrifice

Decades Later, the Small Mitzvah of Giving to a Hungry Child Became a Life-Saving Miracle for Her Family

Even if done for ulterior motives, acts of kindness remain pure. A moving dream reveals why this mitzvah stands apart.

True Torah rebuke isn't about criticism — it's about caring enough to help someone grow. Learn how Jewish law turns confrontation into an act of love.

As Jews, we are expected at all times to recall our suffering in Egypt and use it to inspire care and compassion for the vulnerable

Learn from real-life examples of rabbis who overcame age and exhaustion to help a fellow Jew

A grandfather’s message from the afterlife teaches the timeless value of the mitzvah of tefillin.

How one worker’s decision at Toyota revealed a powerful truth: fixing something small today can prevent big problems tomorrow

Why Respecting Your Parents Is a Spiritual Priority

Rabbi Zilberstein shares a touching story of how the tefillin of Maran the Steipler were given as a gift in an unexpected moment.

Even if it seems like you're losing out by fulfilling a mitzvah, know that everything balances out against the great reward awaiting you in the World to Come

A Holocaust survivor built a sukkah on his wagon to help others fulfill the mitzvah of Sukkot with joy and faith.

The essence of joy lies in performing the mitzvah, grateful for the wonderful privilege of bringing happiness to Hashem. From pure love emerges joy from simply making our beloved happy.

A Holocaust story of selflessness, true giving, and the power of one mitzvah done from the heart

A warm greeting can uplift a soul, change a life, and even tip the scales in Heaven

The key mitzvah of loving your fellow Jew is one of the most fundamental commandments in the Torah

Why Three or More at a Meal Changes Everything in Birkat HaMazon (Grace After Meals)

This story was received by the Hidabroot team, and after speaking with the individual involved, we wanted to share it. It provides a broader perspective and reminds us that sometimes, even in this world, kindness never costs.