Jewish Fasting Laws and Guidelines Jewish law is called halachah, from the Hebrew word holech, to walk. The laws of the Torah shine their light upon every part of our […]
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Maybe your Rabbi stopped giving his weekly class ever since The Covid Thing happened, maybe you’re on the hunt for a new challenge, or maybe you just think it would […]
Introduction Many of the following laws are adapted with permission from the wonderful Hebrew sefer (book), Kovetz Halachot on Shavuot, a collection of Halachic decisions from Rabbi Shmuel Kamenetsky Shlit”a. […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz How much should a child be expected to help at home? And how should that be balanced with chessed (kindness) opportunities outside the home? […]
Introduction Many of the following laws are adapted with permission from the wonderful Hebrew sefer (book), Kovetz Halachot on Sefirat HaOmer (Passover), a collection of Halachic decisions from Rabbi Shmuel […]
Introduction The following laws are translated with permission from the wonderful Hebrew sefer (book), Kovetz Halachot on Pesach (Passover), a collection of Halachic decisions from Rabbi Shmuel Kamenetsky Shlit”a. The […]
As Pesach (Passover) approaches, TorahMates is excited to share a special edition Torah Nugget to learn together with your TorahMate. This beautifully designed, free PDF is packed with short, clear explanations, […]
Everything You Need to Know about Passover Download Print Version We designed Oorah’s holiday guides to help you find your way around the Yomim Tovim that mark the Jewish year. […]
Purim is more than costumes and candy. It’s a powerful reminder that Hashem (God) runs the world even when He seems hidden. In this beautifully designed Torah Nugget on Purim, […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz There is someone in my life whom I am constantly helping, but he never makes any effort to help himself. How do I deal with this situation? […]
