Halachic Concepts & Issues

Everything you wanted to know about Mikvah but didn't know to ask.

When a holiday runs directly into Shabbat, an eruv tavshilin is set aside before the holiday. This allows us to prepare on the holiday for the Shabbat that follows.

Provides an understanding of the why and how as well as the accompanying laws and a philosophical explication

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The most important institution of Jewish life, next to the home, is the mikveh and its cycle of union and separation between husband and wife. Because precious things only stay beautiful when you follow the manufacturer's instructions...

When we awaken in the morning, we immediately recognize and appreciate the kindness G-d has done with them.

A step-by-step guide to the blessings recited on the various food groups. Includes Hebrew, English and transliterated texts

Bread made from the five species of grains identified by our sages (wheat, barley, rye, spelt or oat) require the blessing "Hamotzi." In order to be considered bread, the liquid ingredient has to be primarily water and it has to be baked. Dough that uses ...