All Articles ByRabbi Shai Amar

Understanding what the Torah requires, so you can celebrate Pesach with joy, not exhaustion

Essential Jewish travel tips for maintaining kashrut, prayer, and spiritual balance while vacationing or traveling

A practical halachic guide explaining the customs of mourning related to clothing, grooming, and laundry restrictions

Which fish are truly kosher, which species pose parasite risks, and how to identify trusted certification

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?

Understanding the origins, calculations, and practical conditions of giving one-tenth to charity

Rabbinic sources explain when women after childbirth, children, or the mildly ill may rely on the lenient opinion to eat dairy after one hour instead of six

A complete halachic guide to the annual blessing over blossoming fruit trees — its timing, meaning, and practical laws for every place and season

Why we read about the Red Heifer before Nisan, the link to the Golden Calf and Mashiach, and how this ancient ritual teaches the meaning of inner purification today

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

When to recite the blessings at home, who must send gifts, how mourners participate, and whether one may pray in costume

From ancient disguises to modern costumes — uncovering the spiritual symbolism, historical origins, and halachic boundaries of dressing up on Purim

Learn the halachic rules for preparing kosher liver, Ashkenazi and Sephardi customs, health considerations, and common mistakes to avoid

History, customs, and the surprising origins of the Tu b'Shevat fruit-eating tradition

Jewish law and mysticism explain why certain foods left overnight may carry spiritual and physical risks

From the Torah prohibition to modern security realities — how leading rabbis rule on women bearing arms for defense and the limits of modesty in times of danger

Why silk sifters with 70–80 mesh are the most reliable, how to check semolina and whole wheat for insects, and how to keep your flour kosher and clean at home

Learn which doughs require hafrashat challah — how much flour is needed, which ingredients qualify, and the differences between baked, fried, or boiled doughs

Navigating the Proper Order of Candle Lighting on Shabbat Eve for Maximum Spiritual Benefit

A practical halachic guide explaining when a boy may start tefillin, and why he cannot yet complete a minyan until age thirteen