Mitzvot – Miscellaneous Mitzvot

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

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

by Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller

Time isn’t just clocks and calendars—it’s an stream of endless opportunities imbued with potential holiness.

by Rabbi David Berlinger

The first thing God gave the Jewish people wasn't land, law, or power. It was a calendar. Here's why that changes everything.

by Debbie Gutfreund

These four simple daily habits drawn from Jewish wisdom offer a practical path to more meaning and connection.

by Itamar Frankenthal

Caring for aging parents doesn’t deplete your time; it extends it.

by Ariel Goldstein, LSW

When honoring parents conflicts with protecting your health, setting boundaries and safeguarding your life come first.

by Unpacked

These six ancient words, whispered in joy, desperation, and dying breath, have echoed through Jewish homes and history as a declaration of faith and identity.

by Doron Lazarus

Each night your soul departs, ascends, and returns transformed. Discover the mystery behind why God design us to be unconscious for a third of our lives.

by Menachem Katz

How Jewish prayer can improve your mental well-being—even if you’ve never set foot in a synagogue.

by Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Passover freed us—but Shavuot gave us purpose. Discover why this holiday holds the spiritual essence of the entire Jewish mission.

by Rabbi Avraham Kovel

In the cacophony of modern life, Shabbat provides a timeless oasis where the soul finds meaning amidst the chaos.

by Big Jewish Ideas

From swaying in prayer to immersing in sacred waters, here are 10 ancient Jewish traditions that infuse modern life with moments of mindfulness, gratitude, and spiritual connection.

by Devora Levy

The deeper connection between the twelve tribes of Israel, the twelve senses, and the twelve zodiac symbols as a means for spiritual growth.

by Rabbi Menachem Levine

Experiencing the power of Shabbat and the mystical reverberations of the joyful Lecha Dodi prayer.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Judaism is filled with beautiful ways to say thanks.

by Rabbi Meir Bier

Learn more about the deeper significance of the Jewish Traveler’s prayer called Tefilat Haderech..

by Rabbi Meir Bier

What is the deeper significance of God’s 13 attributes of mercy that play a central role in the High Holiday prayers?

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

With Israel under attack, every prayer matters. Here are the Psalms traditionally recited during times of war.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

These Hebrew phrases convey timeless Jewish principles.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

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

by Rabbi Dov Lev

Celebrating the new moon.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Elul – the month preceding Rosh Hashanah – begins a period of intensive introspection, clarifying life's goals, and coming closer to God.

by Binyomin Forst

Is kosher just about health? Not even close. Explore the spiritual dimension of eating and why your plate might just be the place where your soul is won—or lost.

by Tzvi Gluckin

Chai is the Hebrew word for life. What is its deeper meaning and significance?

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

A complete guide to putting a mezuzah on your doorpost.

by Rabbi Meir Bier

Exploring the mystical significance of this iconic Jewish emblem.

by Tzvi Gluckin

Amen is actually a Hebrew word. What does it mean and how is it used in Jewish daily life?

by aish.com

A short, practical guide explaining the unique stages of a traditional Friday night meal, including deeper insights into various customs.

by Rabbi Micha Cohn

Striking a balance between the preciousness of life and prolonging suffering.

by Kylie Ora Lobell

How the Jewish people celebrate Shabbat, its customs, origins, and traditions.

by Rabbi Dov Lev

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

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

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

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

How to give it, and how to take it.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

The tongue holds the keys to life and death.

by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan

The Torah manner of giving charity, respecting others' property, and dealing honestly in business.

by Rabbi Maurice Lamm

Support for the disadvantaged in Judaism is not altruism, but rather pure justice.

by Rabbi Maurice Lamm

Jews keep time in a way from the rest of the world. Discover why the calendar begins with Creation, the month with the new moon, and the day with sunset.

by Rabbi Reuven Spolter

Mark your calendar for Judaism's once-in-28-year special event.

by JewKnowIt

Uncovering the meanings behind the ways Jews dress.

by aish.com

From books, mezuzah and candles, who doesn't love a little swag.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

What is a yarmulke and why do Jewish people wear it?

by aish.com

Uncovering the deeper meaning of this Jewish symbol.

by Akiva Taubenblat

4 ways wearing a kippah is like a wedding ring.

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

The mezuzah is hung on the doorpost as a subtle reminder about our values every time we enter and exit our homes.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Complete guide to making your doorpost Jewish. But will it protect your home?

by Rabbi Ari Kahn

How the mezuzah provides a daily connection to spirituality.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

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

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

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

by Rabbi Menachem Levine

Even though you can get buried in a Jewish cemetery if you have one, there are a number of compelling reasons why the Torah prohibits tattoos.