The Shulchan Aruch: How a 500 Year Old Book Shaped Jewish Practice

Introduction to the laws of Daily Living in Judaism

Judaism is not merely a body of law. It is a mindset, a way of life.

The Six Constant Commandments in Judaism

Living with the reality of God's existence.

Women and Mitzvot in Judaism

Setting the foundation for Jewish family life.

Laws of Raising Jewish Children

How to raise the next generation.

Judaism's Golden Rule: Love Your Neighbor as Yourself

Interpersonal Responsibilities: Love your neighbor, whom should we love?, How to judge favorably, How to give rebuke?

What does Judaism say about kindness?

The nuts and bolts of doing kindness for others.

Proper Speech in Judaism

Lashon Hara: Controlling one of humankind's most powerful tools.

Honoring Parents

In Judaism, every day is Mother's Day and Father's Day.

The Jewish Attitude Towards Wealth

Appreciating the Torah attitude toward wealth.

Financial Laws in Judaism - Part 1

The Torah view of debts, loans, and employee relations.

Financial Laws in Judaism - Part 2

The Torah view of damages, and how to resolve disputes.

The Obligation to Return a Lost Object

"Finders keepers, losers weepers" is not a Jewish concept.

Daily Prayer in Judaism

Prayer is our opportunity to speak directly to God.

Daily Prayer: Shacharit, Mincha and Maariv

A Jew turns to God in prayer -- morning, afternoon and evening.

What Is A Synagogue?: Meaning, Laws, & Traditions

Maximizing the experience in God's house of prayer.

Blessings in Judaism

The opportunity to touch base with God dozens of times a day.

Tzitzit: Meaning, Symbolism, & How To Wear Tzitzit

Looking to gain some meta-physical "fringe" benefits? Read on to learn about Tzitzit. Discover its meaning, symbolism, and much more.

What are Tefillin?

All about those powerful black boxes, placed on the head and arm.

Jewish Laws and Customs of Pregnancy and Birth

Judaism has always valued children, the next generation.

Jewish Laws and Traditions after Birth

Shalom Zachor, Circumcision, Naming the Baby, Redemption of the First Born, Upsherin

Bar and Bat Mitzvah Overview

The Jewish coming-of-age ceremony.

Jewish Approach to Finding a Spouse

What to look for in a spouse, and how to find it.

Laws and Customs of Marriage in Judaism

The Jewish way to marital bliss.

The Jewish Approach to Death and Burial

Facing the passage of life with faith and dignity.

Mourning in Judaism

The grieving process explained: Shiva, Kaddish, Yahrtzeit and Yizkor

What do Jews do when they wake up?

Halacha guides every moment of our lives. Start your day the Jewish way!

Torah Study

For the ‘People of the Book,’ Torah study is our national obsession.

Hygiene in Judaism

The Jewish way of washing hands, cutting nails, bathing, haircuts and shaving.

Jewish Dress Code

What to wear and what not to wear. From Moses, not Paris.

What is Kosher Food?

All about kosher food. And why keep kosher in the first place?

What is a Mezuzah?

The complete guide to a Jewish doorpost and how to put up a Mezuzah.

The Jewish Garden

Appreciating the plant kingdom as a path to love of God.

Land of Israel

For 4,000 years, Israel has been the Jewish homeland, and the focus of world attention.

The Jewish Laws of Travelling

Some journeys are smooth and some are bumpy. It's best to go the Jewish way.

Judaism and the Treatment of Animals

The Jewish way to care for dogs, cats, birds and fish.

Blessings and Customs of Shabbat

One of the holiest days, comes around every week.

The Jewish Months and All About Passover

The Hebrew Months and the laws and customs of Passover

Jewish Holidays: Shavuot, and Modern Israeli Holidays

The Omer, Shavuot, modern Israeli holidays, Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks.

An Overview of Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks

Mourning the destruction of the Holy Temple.

Jewish Holidays: Tu B'Av, High Holidays and Sukkot

An overview of the Jewish Holidays of Tu B'Av, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot.

Jewish Holidays: Hanukkah, Tu B'Shvat and Purim

An overview of the Jewish Holidays of Hanukkah and Purim. Video of How to Light the Hanukkah Menorah.

The Rabbinic Fast Days

Every world event is a message for the Jewish people and humanity.

Rosh Chodesh: Laws and Customs

Celebrating the new moon.

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