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Mitzvot & Jewish Customs
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This arrangement is actually a practical solution to a specific requirement in Jewish law.
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The Secret Code That Outsmarted the Romans
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The custom of visiting the graves of the righteous—particularly in times of hardship—is deeply embedded in Jewish tradition, dating back to our earliest ancestors.
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While some mark the 26th of Sivan as the yahrzeit of the great Talmudic sage Yonatan ben Uziel, there is little evidence to support this.
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Everything you need to know about the daily practice of studying three Jewish texts: Chumash, Tehillim, and Tanya.
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Could it be true, I wondered, that there really is no mitzvah to help people? I tried to consider how what I already knew (or thought I knew) fit in with the speaker’s narrative.
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Would it be harmful to teach my child to believe in the tooth fairy?
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We often associate
piercings with tattoos, and we may wonder if they are equally forbidden.
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In Jewish tradition, we respect each other’s privacy and dignity and protect our own by maintaining clear boundaries.
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We create a direct connection between recognizing the true source of the bread and enjoying it.
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Are “rav” and “rabbi” not synonyms?
And why do I need a personal rav?
Isn’t it one Torah for everyone?
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In time, it came to refer to any group of scholars who were supported by the community.
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A "house of law," the beth din is a Jewish court. It settles monetary disputes, oversees kosher production, handles marriage and divorce, and offers Torah guidance.
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The Torah Prohibition Against Mixing Seeds or Species
The Torah forbids combining certain species of animals and plants in specific ways.
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9 steps to writing and delivering the ultimate Torah teaching
The practice of sharing a Torah thought is part of the fabric of Jewish life and an integral aspect of lifecycle events, communal gatherings, and even family get-togethers.
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Derech eretz is so important that there is a minor tractate dedicated to the topic.
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I have a friend who, whenever he says that he will or will not do something, always adds the disclaimer bli neder (lit. “without an oath”). What’s up with that?
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Why is there a ritual way of slaughtering and preparing all kosher animals except for fish?
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Would it not be better for me to keep this mitzvah between me and G‑d?
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I have a strong desire to broaden my knowledge of my heritage, but I currently feel inadequate about pursuing these studies. Although I know how to read Hebrew, I do not understand a word of it. Should learning the language of the Torah not be my first priority?
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Why the obsession with such insignificant details as how many ounces of matza do I eat, which spoon did I use for milk and which for meat, what is the right way to tie my shoelaces? It seems to me that this misses the bigger picture by focusing on minutiae
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I find it interesting that when we do have an explanation for a particular custom, there's usually more than one reason. And when we don't have a reason, we nevertheless continue with the tradition...
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When you use something physical, it gets “used up” and diminished. With spiritual things, the very opposite is the case
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Rabbi, do you honestly believe that pressing a button to cross the road is considered doing work on the Sabbath? It doesn't seem so strenuous to me...
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I like the idea of a day of rest. But why should I start my day of rest at a prayer service? Aren't there better ways to start my weekend?
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The Talmud tells us that there are 613 commandments in the Torah; 248 Positive Commandments (do's) and 365 Negative Commandments (do not's). Here's a complete list --as compiled by Maimonides.
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It would be absurd to think that G-d gave us the Torah as a sort of bandage for His mistakes. "Oops! I didn't mean to put those nasty animals there! People might eat them! What do I do now?"
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Why do Jews give the poor old pig such a hard time?
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A closer look at a 3,300 year-old environmental protecttion law
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The garment surrounds our body; the fringes hang off it. They represent the two aspects of G-d’s being: His true self that is totally beyond our grasp, and the tiny fraction of His being we can experience.
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I have often wondered why many religious Jews have long hairy beards. Is this, like the kipah, a means of identifying oneself as a Jew or do the beards serve some other purpose?
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I saw the craziest thing in the Code of Jewish Law. It tells you how to tie your shoes!
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"What should I wear today - the black jacket or the blue?" How boring! Where's the individuality? Where's the freedom of expression? Do you people have no originality at all?
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I am a Muslim. In my religion, wine is forbidden. Does Judaism honestly believe that such a sensual indulgence can be considered holy?
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Why do Jewish holidays begin at nightfall? For example, Purim starts this Monday night, and is over Tuesday night, and that is considered one day.
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If the Torah commands the Jewish people to wage an eternal war against the nation of Amalek, why aren’t you seeking out Amalekites to kill?
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I go jogging every Friday afternoon and often pass your synagogue. I see you are getting some nice crowds. To be honest I don't see why people go to services every single Shabbat.
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I know that we put these black boxes on our head and our arm next to our heart, but other than that, I have no idea what they are about. Do you have an explanation for what Tefillin are?
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The art of baby naming
Choosing a name is a big deal. A person’s name is not a mere label; it expresses the essence of its bearer . . .
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When did Jews start celebrating Bar-Mitzvahs?
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That last bear hug is different than its predecessors. Whereas till now the cuddles and hugs assisted in cementing the relationship, the final embrace takes it one step further...
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This prohibition applies to all tattoos besides those made for medical purposes . . .
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When You’ve Lost Your Motivation....
When our behavior is a consequence of intellectual understanding or a strong emotional feeling, it is not completely selfless. It is "I" that understands and "me" that feels.
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I can see the experiential quality of it all: an ancient temple with heavenly music and mystical song; priests in flowing robes deep in meditation; mesmerizing, choreographed ritual. But why the barbecue?
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The problem with the word “temple” is that Indiana Jones got to it.
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What is Judaism’s take on a godfather or godmother?
My brother told me when his daughter was born that a godparent was not needed. Is that true?
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Why do we not try to make the synagogue candelabrums more like the one in the Temple? After all, isn’t the synagogue supposed to be a miniature Temple?
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Does 613, the number of commandments G‑d gave the Jews, have any symbolic meaning?
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