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| Hebrew Tradition on the Folded Napkin | 11/24/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: I currently read an e-mail about Jesus and the folded napkin: It stated that Jesus' action of ...
A: I've consulted a number of solid, academic references and can find nothing to indicate that there ...
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| participation af parents from a ger in the chupa | 11/8/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: i have been preparing for a giur for almost a year. since i am in a relationship with a jew and we ...
A: I look forward to welcoming you into the Jewish People. In terms of these questions, you should use ...
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| belief | 11/2/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: Shalom Rabbi, can you tell me, do Jews believe in heaven and if so, who goes? Do Jews belief ih ...
A: The anwer(s) is(are) yes and no. Judaism has a wide spectrum of beliefs or speculations about what ...
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| Jews in churches | 10/30/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: Is there a traditional prohibition against Jews setting foot into churches, not to pray, just to ...
A: Yes, there are some Rabbis and movements who might say that there is a prohibition against entering ...
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| Conversion help from the south | 10/28/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: Sir, I am trying to convert to conservative Judaism, and live the rural south. I had read in a ...
A: I suspect that perhaps no Rabbi is there, but not too far away is Bethe David in 804 Winview ...
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| Halacha for cemetery ground | 10/25/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: What are the procedures for sanctifying the ground for a new Jewish cemetery. In other words, what ...
A: but this is an issue for a community and its Rabbi(s). I would not interfere with their authority. ...
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| education in Biblical times | 10/22/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: Could the people read in the time of Moses. Were they taught to read and when did that start. Thank ...
A: A quick answer: Perhaps Moses and other privileged upper classes were tuaght to read and perhaps ...
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| Living a Turmoil Peace | 10/18/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: I was raised a Catholic, got married in the United Church (similar to Reform) converted to ...
A: You've made it much easier to be of assistance. Because you and your husband are "on the same ...
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| Mesoreic text | 10/16/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: Shalom SIr, I as you probably can tell by my e-mail came to faith as an adult. I have Christian ...
A: The Masoretic text is the which current, probably 11th century, which was edited by scribal groups ...
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| weaning | 10/14/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: When should a mother wean her child according to Jewish custom.
A: It's a very interesting question, and I suspect that in my research that the age of weaning is less ...
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| The meaning of this verse | 10/7/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: Song of Solomon Chapter 2 Verse 3 Can you tell me what this verse means
A: The text appears to be straightforward. Cohen's comments in the Soncino break up the verse: The ...
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| Generalized beliefs on being healthy among Jewish People | 10/4/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: I am currently enrolled in an Baccalaureate nursing class, and one of the assignments is to complete ...
A: and I've decided to answer rather than "click" the automatic answer that we don't assist in homework ...
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| Latin American women rabbis | 10/4/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: When was approved for women to study to get ordained as rabbis in the conservative movement in Latin ...
A: If I understand your question, you are asking why it took 11 years after the first ordination of a ...
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| Christian etiquette for Jewish Funeral | 9/28/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: I am a Christian and my Jewish neighbor has just passed away. I want to be as respectful as ...
A: and I want to thank you for your sensitivity and friendship. Your friend indeed is blessed with your ...
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| survival | 9/25/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: I am a college student with a fascination with ancient history. Recently I have been studying ...
A: I must have hit delete rather than send. Please forgive me. Secondly, there is no single ...
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| Christians wearing yarmulka | 9/22/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: I teach at a Christian school for young men. While the school is officially Christian, we have many ...
A: both your students and peers. There is nothing inherently "wrong" in a non-Jew wearing a kipah ...
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| Tree Planting Tekes | 9/21/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: Rabbi: We are planting a willow tree to honor the memory of a departed member of our community. Is ...
A: I am unaware of any ritual per se with planting a tree as a memorial. On the other hand, one could ...
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| Desire the take a part in your classes via e-mail | 9/20/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: "I have been trying to provide some understanding of Paul's letters, by providing the context of ...
A: but I do not currently conduct classes by email. I have thought of it and might in the future. ...
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| Burials | 9/17/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: Can a widow who remarries be buried next to their deceased spouse if they choose? Also, after a ...
A: This is indeed very often the question that arises for the children of the deceased. In part they ...
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| Burials | 9/16/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: Can a widow who remarries be buried next to their deceased spouse if they choose? Also, after a ...
A: This is a complicated question, because it apparently deals more with local customs and personal ...
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| Conservative View on Entering Church | 9/15/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: I am a conservative Jew, with very little wiggle room. IE entering a church with nice art certainly ...
A: There are those who would absolutely refuse to enter and/or authorize anyone else to enter a church, ...
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| jewish feasts | 9/7/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: i am a student of M.Th final year and these information i need for my thesis; which i need to ...
A: but the quantity of information for which you are searching is extremely large and lengthy. There ...
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| Ezekiel | 9/6/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: Rabbi; In Ezekiel 4:9 the Lord gives Ezekiel a recipe for bread, then in verse 12 He says to ...
A: The Soncino Biblical commentary on Ezekiel quotes A.B. Davidson who says that the use of dung was ...
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| Judaism and Peace | 6/24/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: G'day. Though Judaism has the writing of Tikkum Olam, besides this how else does Judaism promote ...
A: Yes, Judaism has many different terms for the ways in which Judaism promotes peace in the world. ...
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| Conversion | 6/5/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: I am reading a book called Turbulent Souls by Stephen J. Dubner. It describes his family's history. ...
A: On the one hand, traditional Jewish law has held that even if a Jew converts out of Judaism, that ...
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| Help choosing Hebrew name? | 6/4/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: Shalom Rabbi! I am looking for help. I am converting into Conservative Judaism, and have only one ...
A: It would be inappropriate for me to interfere with our Rabbi and I would urge you to follow the lead ...
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| David | 6/4/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: G_d bless you Rabbi, I have been exploring King David recently. Can you give me any information ...
A: Unfortunately we know very little about many of the Biblical characters except for what is in the ...
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| To convert or not to convert | 6/4/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: Shalom Rabbi Lerner, As the subject implies I am nor sure whether or not a conversion is in order. ...
A: As a Conservative Rabbi and following Jewish traditional law, one is Jewish when they are born to a ...
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| reckoning days | 5/30/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: I'm curious about the spices used according to Jewish burial customs in biblical times. John 19:39 ...
A: The term "day" refers traditionally from sunset to the following sunset, based upon the Biblical ...
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| Noahide | 5/22/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: I am currently taking Judaism classes online with a Rabbi. I love Judaism, every aspect of it and I ...
A: If you are taking instruction on-line, I am required by Rabbinic protocol not to interfere or ...
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| Sabbath: Isaiah 58:14 | 5/21/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: What is meant by, and/or can you direct me to resources for further study on, the Fourth Commandment ...
A: I'm not sure why you are beginning with Isaiah. The best resource would be the older edition of the ...
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| burial spices | 5/20/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: I'm curious about the spices used according to Jewish burial customs in biblical times. John 19:39 ...
A: I've done some research but the following from the Encyclopedia Judaica may help: Unfortunately, I ...
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| jewish culture | 5/16/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: Please does the jewish tradition have anything to do with the igbo tradtion of Nigeria?
A: When in doubt, I've learned to do a quick Google search, because I had no recollection of any ...
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| custom and tradition | 5/11/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: it is being widely acclaimed that in times past it was the custom of a master to fold his napkin ...
A: I must admit that this is an interesting question but that I am unfamiliar with this custom. To the ...
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| Old Testament | 5/6/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: Hey im a primary school teacher completing a certificate in catholic teaching studies, and im really ...
A: however our policy is that we do not assist in school projects, assignments or examinations. ...
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| Genesis 3:15 | 5/1/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: In the book of Genesis Gen 3:15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy ...
A: I'm not offended. However, the questions you are asking are those which are best answered in a study ...
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| Genesis 3:15 | 4/30/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: In the book of Genesis Gen 3:15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy ...
A: We have to call a halt to this. Judaism does not interpret any part of canon Scripture to relate in ...
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| Wine at Passover | 4/25/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: I'm a Christian, and there is a controversy in some parts of the Church about the concept of “new ...
A: To the best of my research, it can be made with the addition of yeast rather than rely on ...
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| Solomon's Temple 2 | 4/25/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: I have read Christian articles stating that Israel was preparing to rebuild the temple. They also ...
A: In no way is the Israeli government nor the majority of Israel's Jewish population interested in or ...
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| Jesus as the Messiah 2 | 4/25/2009 | Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner |
Q: You mentioned in the original question "Jesus as the Messiah'; "The Hebrew Bible according to Jewish ...
A: The time frame for Isaiah is 8th-9th century, BCE, 800 years before the time of Jesus. There was ...
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