Jewish law

How the Torah’s mysterious laws of tzara’at unveil a deeper message about spiritual healing, divine connection, and the restoration of human essence

Discover how the daily act of washing hands supports emotional balance, reduces stress, and reflects timeless principles of purity and wellness.

Faced with a nobleman’s request to sell pork, a Jewish innkeeper turned to halacha and found an answer through the Chatam Sofer

A look at his Torah leadership, extraordinary humility, and heartwarming acts of kindness

If four people sit down on a bench and it collapses, must they pay damages? We bring you the answer from France, one thousand years ago...

How did Jews in ancient times observe Shabbat while voyaging on the high seas?

Rabbi Yaakov HaLevi from Mirevelles was a scholarly sage and one of the Tosafists. Yet, remarkably, he had the gift of kabbalistic wisdom and was able to ask questions in Jewish Law from the heavens and receive answers.

Fascinating insights gleaned from a wedding in Prague 250 years ago

On a sleepy Shabbat morning, Leah Gontchevsky woke up a little later than usual. Just the previous eve, her wedding with Yitzik Neuberg had taken place. She glanced at the bed beside hers only to find it empty. Where was her groom?

Understanding the halachic and spiritual structure of the prayer, and how it focuses us on the centrality of the Land of Israel in our lives

What do olives and eggs have to do with mitzvah observance?

Clarifying a common misconception

Discover how the laws of the captive woman, the ancient monument, and Amalek reveal the Torah’s living spirit — unchanging in truth, yet ever relevant to the challenges of each generation

From banning polygamy to honoring privacy, the teachings of Rabbeinu Gershom still shape Jewish life a thousand years later

The surprising origins of the Hebrew word “keren” — from Temple charity horns and ancient gazelle messengers to its modern use for financial funds and spiritual reward

Discover the ancient Torah principle that “taste is like substance” — and how it continues to shape modern kosher supervision

How a humble Torah giant responded to a public challenge with dignity, brilliance, and breathtaking mastery of Jewish law