Gazing on the fringe.

My family hadn’t been to synagogue in awhile. Even though I’m a Jewish professional myself, it happens—largely because while I ...

So much of Shabbat is focused on resting, and by association, not working. You’d think that the idea of avoiding commerce on Shabbat is directly connected to this idea, but it’s not that simple. After all, rabbis go to work on Saturday morning.

Recounting the moral obligations of Purim before the celebration begins

Today people often light candles to create a certain kind of atmosphere. At special occasions and intimate moments, the soft light helps us relax. For Jews, this custom goes back thousands of years.

Last week was the first week of early Shabbat. Once the clocks go back, Shabbat jumps back an hour, too. ...

I don’t like porn. I definitely don’t like porn on Shabbat. It’s not a double mitzvah if you’re doing it ...

The Talmud suggests that one eat three meals on Shabbat. This might seem normal to you...

Many people give a few coins to charity, or tzedakah, just before lighting candles at sunset on Friday.

Yes, the rabbis of the Talmud gave you permission to get your drink on. Or, at least, to drink 3.07 ounces, the minimum amount of wine that the sages required in order to say kiddush on the Sabbath (although more is welcome, if you're in the mood).