Mitzvot

by Sam Mitzmann

Something's shifting. Are we living through the birth pangs of the Messianic era?

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Why is the Messianic era – and yearning for it – so central to Jewish belief?

by Rabbi Eric Leiderman

Judaism isn’t about winning or losing. There’s only showing up, growing, and doing better than you did yesterday.

by Big Jewish Ideas

Five unique people share the challenges, faith, and resilience it took to embrace a new identity, highlighting the spiritual fulfillment they found along the way.

by Chava Ashkenazi Bloom

Why Judaism places great importance on the details.

by Tzvi Gluckin

Tikkun Olam is a well-known Jewish ideal, except that it probably doesn’t mean what you think it means.

by Rabbi Mordechai Becher

What is the purpose of all these commandments?

by Louis Renaldo

From reductionism to Judaism: A convert describes his path to Jewish observance and spiritual fulfillment.

by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan

Human life is a premier value in Jewish life, often superseding other concerns.

by Tzvi Gluckin

A brief look at the commandments of the Torah, Judaism’s tools to create a relationship with God.

by Tzvi Gluckin

The Jewish People live, pray, and study together.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Should we be disgusted by the idea of eating imitation pork?

by Rabbi David Aaron

The mitzvot of the Torah enable us to be our true, natural self.

by Miriam Kosman

Why do Jews obsess about details, and why do we need so many mitzvot anyway?

by Binyomin Forst

Exploring the meaning of the Jewish laws elevates their performance to an act that makes a spiritually significant impact on our lives.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

There's a good reason why the Torah says, "Do not add or subtract from the mitzvot."

by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan

Understanding the reason behind the mitzvot.

by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan

Understanding the origin and obligation of mitzvot.

by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan

Understanding those extraordinary times when a Jew must give his life for God.

by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan

Qualifications for a Jewish judge and the operation of the Sanhedrin.

by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan

An exploration of the three cardinal transgressions, legal guidelines in coercive circumstances, and the obligation to save another's life.

by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan

Jewish law is determined through an exacting process of metaphysical science, handed down from Sinai.

by Rabbi Dr. Jerry Lob

What's wrong with having some fun?

by Tzvi Gluckin

How Judaism is a vehicle for spiritual self-expression.

by Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Doesn't adherence to Jewish Law make us all clones?

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Restriction is actually the single most important ingredient to enjoying every positive experience on the planet.

by Rabbi Maurice Lamm

Being Jewish is a 24-hour occupation, and the most consistent act of faith is kindness.

by Yisrael Rutman

Tzedakah is a hallmark of Jewish tradition. You don't need money to do it.

by Rabbi Yitzchak Berkovits

Being "helpful and giving" requires strategy and thought to make it truly meaningful.

by Shmuel Silinsky

The word "sin" has no connection with endless guilt and eternal damnation. But it does have a lot to do with archery.

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Animals and people are kindred spirits, but far from equals.