Jewish law

A practical guide to preparing tea on Shabbat while adhering to Jewish law

A knotty problem and solution

Discover the different practices of Sephardim and Ashkenazim

The prohibition on eating new grain before the Omer offering — and how this ancient law still affects modern kosher supervision, agriculture, and global food today

The Torah tells us to protect human life almost at all cost. When are we permitted to risk our lives for others?

It all depends on enjoyment... read on to find out why

A guide to preparing tahini without transgressing halachah

A concise yet comprehensive guide to preparing egg salad on Shabbat according to Jewish law

Timeless lessons on clarity, perception, and the fine line between vision and illusion in Jewish thought

Watch this video and you'll never look at a strawberry in the same way again

How Judaism views the biblical “leprosy” as a divine message for self-reflection and repentance — revealing why the Torah’s priest diagnoses but never heals

Why only a kohen’s words make a person impure, and how a woman of priestly lineage can fill that sacred role

Mistakes happen to us all, and there's always a way to fix them

Is it permissible for a child with ADHD to take Ritalin during a fast? How should one handle cravings for sweets? Explore these intriguing halachic questions surrounding fasts and ADHD.

Feeling pressured to “do it right”? Torah wisdom helps bring peace and joy back to serving Hashem

Discover the spiritual symbolism and practical halachic (Jewish legal) rules behind Judaism’s most beloved bread.

Learn how rulings differ between Torah-based justice and state law, and why both systems hold legal authority today

What Judaism teaches about tattoos, permanent makeup, and preserving our G-d-given dignity

A compilation of laws from traditional Jewish sources

The importance of treating this holy area with reverence and respect