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Torah for Non-Jews
Hi Rabbi, There seems to be some disagreement about whether non-Jews can read Torah/Talmud. What do you think? Thanks Tal
Sha’atnez in garments
Do I need to shatnez test a cardigan if it has 3 percent wool?
opening a letter
Hi Rabbi, Thank you so much for your patience and for the suggestions and information you gave here. I’ve never heard of the ‘opening a
my father passed recently and he wanted his
my father passed recently and he wanted his and my mothers names in Hebrew on their headstone. I was wondering if you would be willing
Can one give the aliya of the cohen to a yisroel ?
Rav Chaim Hillel shalom u’vracha: How are you doing ? How’s your family ? I hope everyone is well. I have a question for you
Discrepancies between Isaiah and Psalm 148?
I am revising my question and ask again: Isaiah 65:17 and 66:22 say that new heavens and new earth will be created or made, but
Health, physical and spiritual
Hello Rabbi, It has become my understanding that all things physical are manifestations of things spiritual, and that ailments that plague us are symptoms of
Helping my Jewish friend
Hi there, it’s my friend Jody’s birthday. She’s been single for some time now and though I am not Jewish, I know she intends to
To change or not to change?
I recently found out I’m Sephardic Jewish by a great grandmother from Italy. I left the Catholic faith because ice become disenchanted by it. Is
From Conservative to Orthodox
I am currently on Jdate and I met a modern orthodox man. I grew up conservative and I know if we get married I would
Cohen marrying a convert
Hello, I am passing on a question from a friend. My friend just found out that when she was five she converted to judaism. She
Sports career and Judaism
Hello! My husband and I are repatriates. We are living in Israel and planning to convert to Judaism. My husband represents Israel at international sporting (darts) events in Europe,
mitzvot what to keep
Shalom! Is there a list of postulates in Judaism? I know about Tarjag Mitsvot and that every Jew should do all of them. But in our time it is
The Broken Tablets
If, as the Jewish Federation states, that the Pentateuch (?) says Moses was so appalled by the people as he came down from Mt Sinai
CHIBUT HAKEVER
Hello! I recently heard a little about “chibut hakever” and I have some questions: Are there really sins that can ONLY be fixed through this,
Do convert say the morning blessing Thanking G-d
Do convert say the morning blessing Thanking G-d for not making them a gentile?
Calling the sick on Shabbat
My question is Is it okay to wish a non-messianic individual a happy new year? Is it okay to call someone sick on the sabbath
prayer at ohel for women
Is it superstition to go to te Rebbe’s Ohel to pray for healing? Is it ok for a Women to go to a Cemetary to
Will G-d come through for me?
Hello! I heard of a Jewish concept “love your problem and it goes away” and also, to thank Hashem for even the painful and difficult
The True MatriarchsShalom
Hello! If Bilha and Zilpa were able to give birth to shevatim, why aren’t they as much our imahot as Rachel and Leah?
Who I am, really
Thank you so much for your kindness and suggestions. I will look into these things and try that book… And thank you for having this
saving the pot
ב”ה I cooked rice in a fleishig pan, then transferred the rice to a fleishig enamelware baking dish (for serving purposes; it’s pretty). Just before
test driving
I am considering buying a scooter (motorcycle) from a local dealer but that dealer is not currently offering test rides (like a test drive). I
From one end of the spectrum to the other
I have been a thief all of my life. I was raised with a value for thievery as a measure of prowess and achievement. The
When to read Shnaim-Mikrah.
In regards to the weekly shnaim-mikrah, may I start on the following week’s parasha on Shabbos, after Mincha (as we have now moved on to
Decluttering my space
Hi Rabbi, I have a strange problem and I was hoping you might be able to provide some guidance on how to overcome this struggle,
Honesty in business dealings
Hello Rabbi, I have a question about money… On October 28, I placed an order for a tripod from Amazon, for about $123. On October
Respecting parents
Hi Rabbi – I have a question about doing misvot… My mother asked me to get her something and my brother was in the room
Mezuzah as a gift
Hello, I am considering buying a kosher mezuzah to give as a house warming gift to a jewish friend. As a non Jew would this
Opening and running a home for Jewish children and orphans
Hi Rabbi, I’m 26 years old (female, Jewish, USA). I’ve always wanted to start a small boarding school for orphaned or abandoned Jewish children- maybe
Acquiring a set of Talmud.
Do you know where I can buy the Talmud, book-by-book or as a set (as a set they are expensive! ) in English? I think
Jacob and his wives
Jacob was supposed to be a devout student of the torah. How could he marry Rachel and Leah committing bigamy which is forbidden by the
Mahi mahi fish:
Dear Rabbi, Is the fish mahi-mahi eaten in America a kosher food? Thank you for your time and help. Ricardo
Trust and its benefits.
You ask Hashem for help but you get the reverse of what you wanted what can you do? Example you ask for strength of overcome
In which generation will the Messiah come?
Do you have any thoughts on this quote? “Messiah will come in a generation fit for extinction” Source: A Treasury of Jewish Quotations – Page
kiddush hashem
Good day shalom alechem . I am a not very religious but conservative jew from London UK and I have been having a debate with
Preparing for Bar Mitzvah
PREP OF GRNDSON FOR BAR MITZVAH-HE HAS NO BACKGROUND OF HEBREW-HE ATTENED MANY CONSERVATION BARMITZAH-HE NOW AT AGE 11 WISHES TO HAVE CEREMONY AND READING,
Can I set a trap for Shabbos?
Are you allowed to set a trap before Shabbat and have it kill the animals on Shabbat?
Sarah’s passing and Rivkah’s (Rebecca) birth
In Parashat Vayerah – Why did Abram go to Beer Sheba after the Akedah if Sarai passed away in Chevron. As in the next Parasha
Good morning. A question arose in a class I’m teaching.
Good morning. A question arose in a class I’m teaching. Do we know if there were any coverings on the floor in the Holy Place
family purity
I am trying to understand the rationale behind the prohibition against intercourse while a wife has her period. The text speaks of uncovering her source/fountain.
What purpose was the Menorah placed on the south side/
What purpose was the Menorah placed on the south side/
My sister told me that my niece is pregnant
My sister told me that my niece is pregnant and that she asked my sister what my father’s Hebrew Name was. We do not know.
Can a jewish person make a Brocha on
Can a jewish person make a Brocha on bread with out washing hands? If that possible?
i was wondering if there was any halacha requiring parental approval for marriage
i was wondering if there was any halacha requiring parental approval for marriage
According to Jewish law, what is a sin
According to Jewish law, what is a sin? Why is eating milk and meat at the same meal a sin?
Hi Rabbi,About Amalek and doubt
Hi Rabbi, About Amalek and doubt, and that it spells out “the work of a monkey”; would you make the direct connection between this and
Vision of the Dry Bones, from the
Shalom, In “the” valley where the world’s most battles have been, I saw in vision a HUGE pile of human bones. GOD had a special
My adult son age 45 after struggling for
My adult son age 45 after struggling for years with low wage jobs, spent his last few dollars and $1000 help from me to move
When was Elijah first included in the Passover celebration?
When was Elijah first included in the Passover celebration?
I was born on 5th April 1934
I was born on 5th April 1934 and BarMitzvah I think on 19th April 1947. I have recently had brain surgery and cannot remember the