Not All Wine Is Fine

Many of contemporary society’s challenges could be remedied by the observance of the mitzvah of honoring one’s parents. Yet Kibbud Av V’Em is a broad and sweeping mitzvah with vaguely defined boundaries. To what extent are we obligated? Are we required to sacrifice our own social life to care for our parents? Does it apply to marriage partners? How do we define respect? Learn the Torah’s definition of honoring our parents.

It has saved many a Shabbos meal and avoided much embarrassment. But how exactly does yayin mevushal address the problem of yayin nesech? What is the technical definition of mevushal? A behind-the-scenes look at kosher wine production and its laws.

It is common practice for those wearing a Tallis in shul, to remove it before entering a washroom. Why would a Tallis be any different than an ordinary pair of Tzitzis and Yarmulka that are never removed for this purpose

Does making tztitis at night make them invalid? What was the
position of the Rebbeim in this regard?

Jewish law regulates the consumption of food cooked by a Gentile. Is microwaving considered cooking for this purpose? This paper
illustrates how the ancient kashrut laws apply to modern technologies.

“Do not cook a kid in its mother’s milk.”

Traditional Kosher cooking avoids all forms of meat and milk combinations, including poultry.

What is the origin of this prohibition and when did it begin?