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A look at halakhic perspectives on conducting scientific experiments on animals, as is common in medicine, when such experiments clearly cause pain to the animal.

Does paying for insurance suggest a flaw in trust and faith? What does Jewish law say about this?

A closer look at the tradition that excludes women from the post-Shabbat ceremony

When do we generally recite the "Shehecheyanu" blessing, and specifically for new tefillin? Here's a halakhic overview of the "Shehecheyanu" blessing (Q&A)

A guide to proper bowing practices during the recitation of the 13 Attributes in prayer and what to do when there isn't a minyan for Selichot

Guidelines for consuming meat and fish at the same table, and the rules for cooking fish in a pot previously used for meat