Tying Tztitzis at Night

This paper features a compendium of sources for the
instruction of foundational aspects of the mitzvah of Tefillin.

For some, only a serious serving of Cappucino or Esspresso can pack in a much needed energy boost for the day.

With 11,962 Starbucks locations throughout the United States, the prospect of buying coffee from your local coffee shop raises some important halachic questions.
Part I:
Does a coffee prepared by a non-Jewish barista involve an issue of Bishul Aku”m? May one drink inside the coffee shop, or only to-go? What was the Arizal’s unique take on the subject? Also: what is the proper Bracha on coffee beans?

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Everyday life presents many instances where one ought to wash their hands: cutting nails, using the restroom, taking a nap, to name just a few. A review and commentary on the range of activities that require netilas yedayim.

Food makes the world go around. But for the Jewish consumer there’s a whole other angle to consider: is the food Kosher?
To the discerning Jewish palate, the question also relates to the rationale behind the mitzva. Are there material or spiritual benefits to be had from its fulfillment or must it be carried out only because G-d has so ordained it?

In addition to the Prohoibition against Gambling, observant Jews seem to have an aversion to the standard deck of playing cards.
What could be wrong with an innocent game of Solitaire?

Are you headed in the right direction? Depends who you ask. And when.

Many Jewish practices, such as circling the Bima on various occasions, shaking the Lulav, lighting the Chanukah candles, and others, are associated with particular physical movements in both the right and left directions.

However, the definition of right and left is apparently subject to interpretation. Is “derech yemin” clockwise or counterclockwise?

Read the history of this controversy and its intriguing halachic applications.