All Articles ByDaily Halacha

A warm and practical guide to praying in costume and dressing up with halachic care, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Learn what’s allowed when it comes to brushing hair and getting children ready before Shabbat ends

Learn what’s permitted for kids on Shabbat and whether riding bikes or giving instructions to children is allowed

What halacha says about cutting a decorated cake on Shabbat and a father’s role in raising observant children

Learn what halacha says about clapping, finger snapping, and rhythmic actions on Shabbat

A clear guide to using whistles, singing, and baby rattles on Shabbat, based on Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s rulings

A clear look at what Jewish law says about placing myrtle branches and flowers in water on Shabbat, based on Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Understanding Shabbat halacha about washing hands near plants and discarding fruit pits, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

A clear explanation of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s rulings on giving children medicine and using perfume on Shabbat

A warm and simple explanation of what Jewish law says about easing pain on the holy day

Learn the halachic rules for immersing dishes and storing food on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

A practical guide to what kinds of dishwashing are allowed on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Learn what’s allowed when folding laundry or making the bed on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

A practical guide to brushing teeth and using ointments on Shabbat, based on the halachic rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Learn the halachic guidelines for cutting or grating vegetables on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Learn what’s allowed when crumbling cookies or cutting vegetables on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Learn when to say Shehecheyanu on fruits or vegetables and who is trusted to check for worms, according to halacha

Learn about the tradition of arranging many fruits on Tu BiShvat and how to handle blessings during the celebration

Learn when to recite the Shehecheyanu blessing on new fruits and how to identify if different varieties count as one species

Learn how to correctly say after-blessings when eating foods that require different brachot, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef