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No mourning is permitted on festivals, so what happens if a close relative passes away before one of the Yomim Tovim?

When Yom Tov arrives, mourning does not just pause, it ceases

Why building a Jewish home takes precedence, even in the shadow of loss

The halachic rules and symbolism of the se’udat havra’ah. Why must the community provide the first meal to mourners after the burial of their loved one?

Discover the project spreading awareness about the harms of anger, under the title "Angry? You've Destroyed!" Aiming to raise awareness and help each other overcome more, get angry less – and also benefit.

Even the greatest sinners are treated with respect after death, as man was created in the Divine image

A comprehensive halachic guide to Jewish funeral traditions, including honoring parents, reciting Psalms, giving charity, and the mitzvah of chesed shel emet.

As each year wraps up, the internet buzzes with 'predictions' for the next. This time, it's centered on Baba Vanga, a late Bulgarian mystic reputed for her foresight. But, don't be fooled.

For 24 years, Rabbi Shlomo Bakshat has been revitalizing the Jewish community in Odessa, which now boasts of hundreds of families and numerous institutions, including a unique orphanage where many of the children do, in fact, have parents. In a special interview, Odessa's Rebbetzin Hassi Bakshat talks about the challenges and the satisfaction.

Did you know bees sting each other, and some cities have hundreds of 100-year-olds? These surprising facts might make you smile

Following his successful confrontation with a Muslim sheikh on a program aired by Al Jazeera, Dr. Kedar shares in a special interview about the show, the prevailing sentiment in the Arab world regarding Jerusalem, and the anticipated implications of transferring the American embassy to Jerusalem.

Discover how income levels influence happiness and emotional satisfaction.

She took on modesty before Chanukah—and watched miracle after miracle unfold, year after year

Frightening test results, painful decisions, and one powerful dream that gave us hope when we needed it most.

The accident could have changed my life forever. Instead, it became a moment of faith and deep gratitude.

A few years ago, illustrator Shiri Cohen began illustrating historical-based comics books connecting children to distant periods in Jewish history. In a special interview, she shares her creative process.

New Study Finds: Children's Bedtime Activities Impact Their Obesity Risk

What would you do if you found yourself in a public space witnessing a parent struggling with particularly challenging children? A viral post describes two possible approaches.

After the hardship of losing his son on Shabbat eve, Moshe Sigdon founded 'Simchat Moshe Rabbeinu,' organizing Shabbat law studies in hundreds of schools across the country.

A Nigerian artist creates a lavish kippah as a tribute to his love for Judaism. If sold, he promises to donate part of the proceeds to Chabad of Nigeria.