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Navigating fish kashrut: more complex than just checking for fins and scales

Ensuring proper meat kashrut during Passover: What you need to know about beef and poultry

A practical guide to navigating the Shemitah year for produce shopping

What is the special virtue of the Shemitah commandment? When can flowers be planted? And what about pruning, fertilizing the soil, and hoeing with a hoe?

A comprehensive guide to understanding the practice of tithing money in Jewish tradition

Is a birthday truly of special importance? And why is it worthwhile to increase Torah study, charity, and self-reflection on this day?

Exploring the origins of Purim costumes and their connection to Jewish tradition

A comprehensive guide to the significance and practices of Parshat Shekalim in Jewish tradition

Liver contains a lot of blood, making its preparation different from other meats. Learn the proper way to roast liver according to Jewish law.

Exploring the ancient customs of Tu BiShvat - Why was it traditional for men to bless wheat, women to bless grapes, and sons to bless olives?

Navigating religious laws regarding women carrying weapons for self-defense and security

The article explores best practices for flour sifting to ensure it's free from pests and insects

Navigating the proper order of candle lighting on Shabbat eve for maximum spiritual benefit

What's considered an enhancement in lighting Chanukah candles? Is congealed olive oil equivalent to regular olive oil? And how was the Temple menorah lit during the days of the miracle?

Is it acceptable to cry during Rosh Hashanah prayers? Is it permissible to eat before the Musaf prayer and shofar blowing?

Trees with long and deep roots will be satisfied throughout summer with rainwater absorbed deep in the soil. In contrast, plants with short roots will not survive the long summer without additional water

How to maintain your ornamental garden during the Shemitah year? Is mowing the lawn permitted? And is cutting down trees allowed?

What is the concept of "Otzar Beit Din" (Beit Din Treasury) and what is its role? All the details in this article

A practical guide to sourcing produce during the sabbatical year with clarity on different halachic options

A comprehensive guide to Shemitah bin usage - when and how to properly dispose of food with Shemitah sanctity