Tefillin for Beginners: A Modern Guide to What, Why, and How
A beginner’s guide to tefillin: discover what they are, their spiritual meaning in Judaism, and a step-by-step guide on how to put them on for modern practice.
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Is It Wrong to Celebrate Your Enemy’s Downfall?
Jewish wisdom on enemy downfall: Is celebrating wrong? Torah, Talmud, and modern rabbis explore the complex ethics of justice, revenge, and compassion in Judaism.
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What the Torah Says About Living in the Land of Israel
Explore the Torah’s teachings on living in the Land of Israel. Rambam vs Ramban debate, land-dependent mitzvot, and what Jewish movements say today
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The Minimalist’s Guide to Keeping a Jewish Home
Discover what you actually need for an authentic Jewish home. This minimalist guide reveals the essentials while eliminating clutter and overwhelm
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When Lying Is a Mitzvah: Truth-Telling in Jewish Law
Discover when Jewish law permits or requires lying. Explore Torah wisdom on white lies, peace, and the surprising ethics of truth-telling in Judaism
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Why Pray When You Can Just Think Positive Thoughts?
Discover why Jewish prayer offers something positive thinking can’t. Explore how tefillah transforms you through relationship with the Divine beyond self-help
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Does Judaism Want You to Know or Believe? The Surprising Truth
Discover how Judaism balances faith and reason. Learn why Jewish tradition encourages questioning and how different movements approach knowing vs believing.
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The Rabbi Married Us on Zoom: Is It a Kosher Jewish Wedding?
Can a rabbi marry you on Zoom and is it a kosher Jewish wedding? Explore the Jewish law (halakha) debate on virtual weddings and the different views from Orthodox to Reform Judaism.
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Jewish Abortion Law: What Tradition Actually Teaches
Jewish abortion law isn’t what you think. Explore Torah, Talmud, and modern responsa showing why Judaism prioritizes the mother’s life.
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Can You Do Shabbat Halfway? A Modern Guide to Partial Observance
Can you keep Shabbat partially? Learn practical approaches to Shabbat observance that work for modern life while honoring Jewish tradition. Start where you are.
