Cleanliness; Hygiene

Question: Is there a source in Jewish teachings for the importance of maintaining cleanliness and personal hygiene? Answer: In Deuteronomy, 23:13-15. the Torah discusses rules that regulate battle encampments. Now, an impromptu temporary battle camp is no...

What is gained by ritually washing hands which are already clean? A look at the history of medicine might provide an answer...

There’s a saying: “Passover cleaning is not spring cleaning, dirt is not chametz, and children are not the paschal sacrifice.”

There is always too much to do, and not enough time or energy to do it.

One of the many challenges of healthy modeling is staying one step ahead of the children. The good news is, you can teach time and space management to your children as you master them yourself.

It’s hard to live a streamlined lifestyle with a constant flow of new “stuff.” Try these tips for curbing unnecessary purchases.