Temurah‏

Geneivas Da’as

Toiveling Keilim

The Why’s and Whey’s of Gevinas Akum

Animals and interactions between Jews and non-Jews both figure significantly in this week’s Parsha, which I use as my excuse to discuss: Say “Cheese!”

When is it not Shatnez? Part II

When is it not Shatnez?

The Torah’s Instructions to Non-Jews—The Laws of Bnei Noach

What May I Not Write?

Pas Yisroel and the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah

Mezuzah Basics

Mixed Breeds

Honor Thy Sefarim!

Can one sit on the same bench as sefarim? What can be placed on sefarim? Rules of honoring our holy printed books.

Hagbahah - Holding the Torah Upright

The laws and customs of Hagbaha - lifting the Torah. How do we hold the Torah, to which direction do we turn and what do we do on Simchat Torah.

What May I Not Write

The laws of writing Pesukim

When and how may write verses from the Torah (Pesukim) in an article, invitation or a newspaper.

Preparing Food on Yom Tov

Although most melachos are forbidden on Yom Tov, cooking and most other food preparation are permitted. Nevertheless, some types of food preparation are prohibited on Yom Tov. What is allowed, what is forbidden and what is the difference between these actions?

Must I Immerse a Candy Dish?

"I have a gift business in which I sell glass candy bowls filled with candies, fruits, and nuts. Must I toivel these dishes before I fill them?"

How Are Tefillin Retzuos Made?

Although a good quality pair of tefillin should last a lifetime, the straps on the tefillin do wear out and need replacement periodically.

A Woman's Guide to Tzitzis

"The small hole on my son's talis koton in which the tzitzis strings were inserted is torn. Does this invalidate Yanki's tzitzis?"

Why Parshas Naso Sometimes Introduces Shavuos

Understand the science behind the Parsha of the week and its place in a ever versatile calendar

Behar and Shemittah

A clear in-depth summary of the laws of Shmita and how they influence the food that enters our stores (and stomachs)