Many mistakenly view mitzvot as the equivalent of good deeds. Though mitzvot are indeed good deeds, they are much more than just that. The word mitzvah, which literally means “commandment,” ...

Embracing life in Israel is a spiritual mitzvah that connects Jews to God, their history, and religion.

In other words, one may not “kill two birds with one stone.” Each mitzvah that one performs must be done individually and with one’s undivided attention. 2 In fact, the intent to perform one mitzvah ...

There are some things in life we see as means to and an end: We travel in cars to arrive at destinations; we exercise to stay in shape; we go to work to earn money; and the list goes on. Sometimes, ...

Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto’s teachings are renowned across the Jewish world. His lessons combine Hasidic thought and philosophy with practical advice for a better life. Here, we have gathered some insights ...

Temple Judea just concluded a powerful and uplifting Artist-in-Residence Weekend featuring acclaimed and award-winning Jewish ...

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To be ‘shomer mitzvot’ does not mean to keep mitzvot! That is the surprising view of the Or HaChaim Hakadosh. If that’s the case, what does being ‘shomer mitzvot’ mean? The Or HaChaim explains that it ...

Two recently published books, “The Mitzvah Project Book: Making Mitzvah Part of Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah … and your Life” and “It’s a … It’s a … It’s a ...