| Subject | Date Asked |
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| the death penalty... | 7/11/2009 |
Q: under what laws in torah does it justify jewish men not carrying out the death penalty for crimes ...
A: Jake, Torah law (Deut. 17:6) requires two eye witnesses for someone to be put to death for a capital ...
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| Orthodox Jewish Burial | 6/4/2009 |
Q: Is it acceptable under the Law to bury two family members in the same plot, Mother above Son?
A: Paul, Thank you for the kind and interesting question. I was unable to find any specific ruling on ...
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| Birth | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I am a nursing student, and am trying to find Jewish laws and customs as it relates to pregnancy and ...
A: Johnie, Thank you for your kind question and obvious sensitivity. Nursing seems a great calling for ...
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| Noahide Laws | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I am currently taking Judaism classes online with a Rabbi. I love Judaism, every aspect of it and I ...
A: Sam, It sounds as though you have given your decision a lot of thought. Based on your situation, I ...
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| Sacrifice | 5/19/2009 |
Q: What is the meaning of the sacrifical laws in ancient Israel? Many christians claim that it ...
A: Samil, Thank you for your question. Simply stated: 1) The sacrifices cleansed the Temple from the ...
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| posek | 4/16/2009 |
Q: What is the difference between a posek and a rabbi?
A: Zack, A Rabbi is a religious leader in Judaism who generally leads a congregation and make legal ...
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| some questions on idolatry... | 4/13/2009 |
Q: coming soon there is a film called "Where the wild Things Are." In this film, people wear big ...
A: The key to idolatry is worship and/or spirituality. Items produced or used for reasons other than ...
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| PLEASE accept Jesus | 3/10/2009 |
Q: Won't you please accept Jesus and be washed in his blood?
A: Below is an article I wrote on the question of blood atonement from the perspective of "Is blood ...
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| Why Jews hate Jesus | 3/1/2009 |
Q: Why do the Jews hate Jesus so much? ANSWER: Tony, I have generally stopped accepting Jesus ...
A: Not exactly. It is indeed Jesus (or probably better said the writings of Paul) that separates our ...
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| Why Jews hate Jesus | 2/27/2009 |
Q: Why do the Jews hate Jesus so much?
A: Tony, I have generally stopped accepting Jesus questions because it seems that they have all been ...
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| Messiah prophecies | 1/22/2009 |
Q: Rav, Saw where you answered the following question with a reference to a previous answer: Could you ...
A: John: Respectfully, that makes no sense whatsoever. It would be like calling Obama Mister President ...
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| halacha's on a convert | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Is there a halacha that says a person who converted to authentic orthodox Judaism cannot marry a ...
A: Not that I am aware of specifically. However, an Orthodox Jew is not permitted to marry a Gentile ...
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| Jesus | 1/2/2009 |
Q: With all the proof that Jesus is the messiah, why do you chose to still reject him? He was crucified ...
A: John, Thank you for your kind question. I might ask you the converse: Since Jesus did not fulfill ...
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| laser hair removal | 12/8/2008 |
Q: Is laser hair removal halachically permissible for Jewish men? I have always been very ...
A: Jason, I know of no ruling of halakhah which prohibits Jewish men or women from undergoing hair ...
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| Servants or Slaves? | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I do not read Hebrew, But I have a semantic question. In one popular english version of the ...
A: Samuel (great name= "G-d heard"), And great question. I think the answer is both although perhaps ...
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| you probably get this alot.. | 10/17/2008 |
Q: but sex with ones wife for pleasure: sin or no sin? if considered a sin, is this a law of G-D 100% ...
A: Peter, Thank you for the kind question. Marital relations with one's spouse are permitted regardless ...
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| Pork | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I have read about Somali Muslims who have refused to handle pork in their jobs. Is there anything in ...
A: Touching the carcass of an unclean beast results in ritual impurity (and would prohibit entry into ...
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| Swimming | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I remember reading somewhere that Jewish Law obliges a parent to teach its child to swim. Am I ...
A: Martin, Good question. Yes, the Talmud does teach the parent's obligation to teach his or her ...
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| Anointing with oil | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I'm studying the Bible and want to know more about the anointing of oil from a Jewish perspective. ...
A: Dave, Thank you for the kind question. The anointing oil was only used by Moses in anointing the ...
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| troubled... | 2/20/2008 |
Q: solomon says that if you hide your hatred, you get a lying tongue. I do not want to lie, and i do ...
A: Unfortunately bad things happen to good people. Know that G-d doesn't give us more than we can ...
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| Cohen, Levite, or Yisrael? | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I know that Biblical Jews were Cohen, Levite, or Yisrael and that all of today's Jews are descending ...
A: Steve, Thank you for your kind question. Sorry I couldn't get to it until now (after Sabbath). The ...
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| masterbation | 1/5/2008 |
Q: What do you do if you purposely or accidently masturbate? I know you can do teshuvah but is there ...
A: Max, Good question. I suspect many others may have the same question, but are embarrassed to ask it. ...
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| Adultery | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I'm confused. I just don't understand how Mosaic Law worked 2000 years ago. When a man and a ...
A: Alex, It is man's standards and punishments that have changed, not God's. If a man and a women were ...
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| tithing | 11/13/2007 |
Q: In Judaism are members required to tithe (give 10% od their incomes) to the synagogue? -Josh
A: Joshua, Thanks for your kind question. When the Temple stood, Jews were required to give a portion ...
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| Talmud | 10/24/2007 |
Q: "Hi, This question does deal a bit with medical ethics. I hope you can help me with this. I have ...
A: Joshua, I have not read the book so you will have to pardon my ignorance as to its contents. One ...
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| Veil | 8/15/2007 |
Q: Q- Can you tell me: -Why were they afraid to approach Moses? -What was the purpose of the veil ...
A: This passage is perhaps one of the most cryptic in the Torah and very little is actually known about ...
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| Medical question | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I have a medical question. My colleague and I do infection control for this facility. We have been ...
A: Perhaps you should not fault me for not being able to read your mind (as your 2 questions are very ...
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| Carrying and ERUV | 7/25/2007 |
Q: Reading up I came across and article which states: "Carrying in a private home is permitted on the ...
A: R, You are correct, the transfer of articles between domains is Rabbinically prohibited. Many mid ...
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| orthodox women | 6/20/2007 |
Q: i hav a lot of orthodox jews living in my area in london, (i think they are hassidic, though im not ...
A: Lila, Thanks for the kind follow up. Your comparrison with Islam women is a good one. We were at ...
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| orthodox women | 6/18/2007 |
Q: i hav a lot of orthodox jews living in my area in london, (i think they are hassidic, though im not ...
A: Lila, Thank you for the kind question. Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox women cover their hair with a wig ...
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| Abortion | 6/16/2007 |
Q: i was just wondering if you would be able to help me with Jewish views on abortion.Do Orthodox and ...
A: Joshua, Thank you for your question. There is probably no significant difference in the way an ...
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| Sun around Earth | 6/6/2007 |
Q: Does the Torah say the Sun revolves around the Earth?
A: Norman, The Torah does not say that the sun revolves around the earth.The two words are used ...
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| mitzvot | 5/30/2007 |
Q: i once heard that there's such a thing as a travel mitzvah, where i give a dollar to a friend who is ...
A: Lev, Thanks for your kind question. Judaism has a tradition that HaShem protects the messanger on a ...
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| Oil | 5/16/2007 |
Q: Q-Re Shemot 30, 31… Is this done today also, if so how? 30 And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his ...
A: Since the destruction of the Second Temple, we have lost the direct lineal descent of the Kohanim. ...
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| Offerings for anyone? | 5/9/2007 |
Q: Q-Re: Bamidbar 28:2-10, Hashem commands Moshe to instruct the “Children of Israel”to remember His ...
A: Roni, The proper recitation of the sacrifices is found in the daily and special prayers. Sinve the ...
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| Service 3 | 4/17/2007 |
Q: Q-I was wondering.. is it forbidden for a non-jew, a messianic non-jew that is to: -wear a tallit ...
A: Perhaps unauthorized fire would be a better English translation: an offering that is strange to ...
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| Service 2 | 4/16/2007 |
Q: Q-I was wondering.. is it forbidden for a non-jew, a messianic non-jew that is to: -wear a tallit ...
A: You ask some great questions! I get so many homework questions and your instead make me think and do ...
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| Service | 4/13/2007 |
Q: Q-I was wondering.. is it forbidden for a non-jew, a messianic non-jew that is to: -wear a tallit ...
A: As luck would have it, they are the subject of this week's Parshah (Sh’mini-Leviticus 9:1-11:47),so ...
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| Service | 4/12/2007 |
Q: Q-I was wondering.. is it forbidden for a non-jew, a messianic non-jew that is to: -wear a tallit ...
A: R, Thank you for the kind questions! Halakhah prohibits #2,3,4 and 6 above. Any one may cover their ...
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| what's with the G-d | 4/7/2007 |
Q: On a previous thread there was constant use of G-d instead of just typing God which is so much ...
A: David, I didn't see where you ever picked up the answer to your question. Here's a repeat just in ...
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| Pre-Pesach Matzah | 4/5/2007 |
Q: perhaps you can help me in my study. As we are in the midst of Pesach right now, I came across this ...
A: Eli, Thank you for the kind question! I think the answer lies in the sharp demarcation between ...
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| Chametz | 3/26/2007 |
Q: The Torah says that "No chametz can be found in all our dwelling place... -So can you tell me if ...
A: R, I certainly don't mind your questions, but sometimes there is no substitute for a more personal ...
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| conversion Q2 | 3/26/2007 |
Q: Q-If a person who is “considering” conversion one day based on his/her learning, studying, observing ...
A: As I said, it seems like it was considered a choice time to convert and certainly becoming ...
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| conversion Q | 3/23/2007 |
Q: Q-If a person who is “considering” conversion one day based on his/her learning, studying, observing ...
A: When the Passover offering was made, only Jews (either native-born or convert) could partake in it. ...
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| Prayers | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I would like to know which prayers "halachically" a jewish woman must specifically say on a daily ...
A: Halakhah generally relieves women of time-oriented mitzvoth due to their responsibilities in raising ...
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| Halachah | 3/14/2007 |
Q: Can you help me understand "why" in Judaism, couples whether (married)or otherwise are not allowed ...
A: Modesty is a key element of Judaism and its expression becomes more obvious the more 'orthodox' one ...
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| Blessings | 3/12/2007 |
Q: It is said in "halachah" you are to -Answer Amen immediately after hearing a blessing being ...
A: You only amen blessings said correctly by other people. By saying amen you are voicing agreement. As ...
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| Temple offerings | 3/8/2007 |
Q: Q-If these are to be “perpetual offering”, how are they replaced today by the sons of Aaron? Will ...
A: You asked, "If these are to be “perpetual offering”, how are they replaced today by the sons of ...
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| The Jewish State | 12/21/2006 |
Q: Just one more question. Reguarding law; When you say when "observant Israel is in her ownland, ...
A: Marc, You have a good rational mind. Your questions are logical and not burdensome. No. Actually ...
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| the laws | 12/21/2006 |
Q: but I do have a follow up. You say we do not practice the criminal laws that are spelled out in the ...
A: Marc, Just like we can't bring the sacrifices in the absence of the Temple, neither can the death ...
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| the laws | 12/21/2006 |
Q: when reading the laws of Leviticus, they tell very strict things; theys tell us to stone ...
A: Marc, Thanks for your question. The criminal laws are only to be observed in the Israeli Theocracy, ...
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| Talmud question | 12/1/2006 |
Q: It's after 6:00 PM on Saturday, so I hope I am not interupting your shabbat. I am a student of a ...
A: George, Great question. You are correct in the asnwer as well: No, "to hate one's enemies" is not ...
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| Can we say the "C" word? | 11/27/2006 |
Q: There are several Jewish people in my company that all come from diverse backgrounds. One claims ...
A: As a follow-up, using the 'C' word, in many Christian's minds, may indicate our acceptance of Jesus ...
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| Jewish People | 11/22/2006 |
Q: I have been assossciated with Jewish people at many levels over a number of years, and my ...
A: Bob, I appreciate your question and support. There are numerous opinions concerning your question. I ...
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| scepter | 11/7/2006 |
Q: In Genesis 49:10 the Bible says “The scepter shall not pass from Judah until Shiloh come.” Doesn’t ...
A: You ask an interesting question. The scepter, obviously, refers to the king and most agree that ...
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| Blood | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I'm wondering what Judaism says about this.. "Q- Lev 17:10 says... "And whatsoever man [there ...
A: Roni, Thank you for your question. I have commented on this subject before, so you may want to look ...
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| How do we know if the Milk we drink is Kosher? | 10/19/2006 |
Q: Please Read this article (start on 3rd paragraph) atthe following link ...
A: Boaz, You ask an interesting question! While I do not generally agree with many of the legal ...
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| Use of Blood | 10/4/2006 |
Q: my name is Marek Libuda. I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses. While reading your post on the use of ...
A: I think I found the discussion you were referring to. It was from a member of your faith who called ...
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| Moshiach | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I read over this article on the website on Aish.com carefully and I have these questions... I need ...
A: 1) Can you point to the reference that prophecy can ONLY exist in Israel when all the Jewish people ...
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| Rabbi's/Right Hand | 9/27/2006 |
Q: My sociology professor said that until just recently rabbi's had to be right handed? I have never ...
A: Interesting question. I know of no such requirement today, but likewise have never seen anyone read ...
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| god | 9/26/2006 |
Q: How come on jewish websites the word god is like g-d?
A: You pose an excellent and common question. The Ten Commandments admonish us not to use G-d's Name in ...
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| wearing a beard | 8/11/2006 |
Q: I have been asked to furnish a letter from my rabbi in order to wear a beard as a Jew. Can you give ...
A: Randy, It will be difficult for you to get such a letter from someone who does not know you ...
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| Rape in Judaism | 7/14/2006 |
Q: Is a rape victim required to forgive a rapist in Judaism? How much of a crime is rape seen in ...
A: There is no requirement for a victim to forgive his/her rapist, or anyone else for that matter who ...
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| Used home Meat & Dairy kitchen | 7/8/2006 |
Q: In a home used by a non-jewish family previously. Can a new Orthedox Jew re-use elements of the ...
A: A quick afterthought. A small gift cup or basket with kosher candies (ie kisses, Reese's Pieces) ...
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| I have 3 questions - the first is below! | 7/8/2006 |
Q: I am not of the Jewish faith - in fact I am a Born Again Christian. I am honored to potentially be ...
A: I applaud your desire to learn the customs and beliefs of the Jewish People. We are all blessed and ...
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| Jurisdiction of Beth Din | 5/31/2006 |
Q: I have a dispute with a Ukrainian government official, a Jew, and would opt for a rabbinical court. ...
A: I think, given the circumstances you have cited, the Jewish Bes Din would not have jurisdiction over ...
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| Jurisdiction of Beth Din | 5/30/2006 |
Q: I have a dispute with a Ukrainian government official, a Jew, and would opt for a rabbinical court. ...
A: Let me pose a few questions which will better help me answer your1) Are you Jewish? 2) Do you live ...
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| Rental returns | 3/21/2006 |
Q: I have a movie out that we haven't watched yet. It is a 3 day rental and is due back today. The ...
A: John, The fact that the lender does not charge interest (late fees) is indeed gracious on their ...
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| Door | 2/28/2006 |
Q: Could you please tell me what the name and purpose of the smaal wooden box attached to entrances to ...
A: Robert, Mozel tov on your efforts to embrace your heritage. The boxes are called mezuzot (singular= ...
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| The Preexistence of the Soul | 2/10/2006 |
Q: My question pertains to what I have understood to be an orthodox Judaic belief in the preexistence ...
A: Sarah, Thank for the interesting question. Traditional tells us that when God created everything, ...
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| predestination | 1/21/2006 |
Q: Do those of your religion believe in predestination and that David was born in sin?
A: Avis, No, we as Jews, do not believe in predestination but rather in man's free will to chose his ...
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| Noahide Laws and the Interplay with Jewish Law | 1/3/2006 |
Q: I was learning recently about the Seven Noahide laws, one of which is the prohibition against ...
A: Allan: This is a 'sticky wicket' area. The various Poskim (experts) rule differently on the actual ...
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| peahs | 12/31/2005 |
Q: I am writing a story about a young man who cuts off his peahs in anger. I then realized I don't know ...
A: Ultra-Orthodox Jews wear long peah to keep the commandment not to round the corners of the head, as ...
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| shomer shabbos conundrum | 10/17/2005 |
Q: ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS BELOW IN CAPSUncle Sam is 78, shomer shabbat, and the Great Uncle of a ...
A: The reason I asked about his 'orthodoxy' is because, as you know, they do not celebrate bat mitzvot, ...
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| Torah | 10/17/2005 |
Q: I have heard that different sources argue about the exact origins of the Torah. Is the general ...
A: Adam: Good question! You are correct in that there are several options and opinions about the Hebrew ...
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| shomer shabbos conundrum | 10/17/2005 |
Q: Uncle Sam is 78, shomer shabbat, and the Great Uncle of a young woman about to become Bat Mitzvah at ...
A: I will need some additional information to properly answer your1) Is this a real life situation or a ...
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| Tzitzit | 9/18/2005 |
Q: My question is regarding the tzitzit that many men wear. I have been told that the reason they are ...
A: Adam: We wear fringes on our four-cornered garments to fufill the obligation of the commandment. The ...
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| Burning CDs | 9/12/2005 |
Q: My name is Jake And i am a High School Studant i have done some of my own reasuearch on this subject ...
A: Jake: Stealing is stealing, regardless of the age of the material...unless it is no longer ...
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| Hospital / Nursing | 9/1/2005 |
Q: Being a Conservative Jew myself and going into the nursing profession, I have to wonder about how ...
A: Matt: You pose an interesting question. In theory, since Conservative Jews also conform to Halakhah, ...
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Q: I was wondering what were the laws pertaining to women and headcoverings. Was it law for them in ...
A: Michael: First, I hope you will pardon my typos and mis-spellings in my first response to you. I'm ...
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| Hello Rav,
I was wondering... | 8/1/2005 |
Q: I was wondering what were the laws pertaining to women and headcoverings. Was it law for them in ...
A: Michael: Thanks for the question! Are you aware you have a Jewish/Biblical name and that it contains ...
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| Use of Blood | 7/28/2005 |
Q: Can I begin by saying that my intention is not to impress you with my research or knowledge. I am a ...
A: Nick: I too have enjoyed our confab and have had the opportunity to think about my beliefs and ...
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| judaism | 7/27/2005 |
Q: hI i was wondering if you knew about the bible codes ? I heard somethin on the hostory chanel like ...
A: Eric: Thanks for the question! I think and most experts now agree that there's really nothing to ...
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| Use of Blood | 7/26/2005 |
Q: Herewith the promised research. I notice you have in the meantime also asked a question about pigs. ...
A: Nick: It is obvious that you are convinced of your premise and that you worked very hard on your ...
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| Use of Blood | 7/4/2005 |
Q: Basically I just wanted to check what your stand on the matter was. I couldn't resist pointing out ...
A: Nick: I'm curious how the Wittnesses look at prosthesis such as a pig valves, since there is ...
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| Use of Blood | 6/30/2005 |
Q: That a stand contrary to yours is a "misinterpretation of the Scriptures" is a matter of opinion ...
A: Nick... I didn't see where my previous response went through...sorry: Nick: I never got the ...
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| Use of Blood | 6/30/2005 |
Q: The part that makes up the Hebrew Scriptures in the Bible (or "Old Testament") is quite clear on how ...
A: Blood is not to be eaten. Apparently this was some form of pagan rite and we are commandmend against ...
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| Approach To Sexuality | 5/9/2005 |
Q: I'm looking for materials on orthodox Jewish approach, thought, guidlines and halacha on sexuality. ...
A: Marc: The Torah is very discrete about such matters and Judaism, as a whole, follows suit. For ...
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| Hebrew Word | 4/29/2005 |
Q: I hope you are able to answer a question about language in the Torah. What is the Hebrew word for ...
A: Joseph: (from the Deluxe Bible Edition CD ROM) yx Chay (khah'-ee); , Strong #: 2416 adj ...
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| Talmud | 4/10/2005 |
Q: I am generally ignorant about Judaism and would like to know whether Orthodx Jews consider the ...
A: Allen: Thanks for the question! No, I don't know of anyone who puts Talmud as greater importance ...
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| 1 Samuel | 4/6/2005 |
Q: I was also taught that nothing evil comes from the Lord. In 1st Samuel 16-14 it says an evil spirit ...
A: The Tempter (in the Garden) and The Accuser (in Job) are both angels that do exactly what G-d ...
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| 1 Samuel | 4/4/2005 |
Q: I was also taught that nothing evil comes from the Lord. In 1st Samuel 16-14 it says an evil spirit ...
A: Sydney: We believe that G-d created everything. There is no such thing as the devil, evil spirits, ...
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| Jesus Christ | 4/3/2005 |
Q: I wondered what Jews believed Jesus was. Is he considered a good person, a traitor, or non-existant. ...
A: I respect your beliefs and am glad that you too have found a special relationship with G-d! Jews ...
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| The Holocaust | 3/20/2005 |
Q: What is the general orthodox view of why G-d allowed the Holocaust and other atrocities to the ...
A: G-d says He remembers the iniquities of the fathers for several generations. And yes, we are not ...
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| Business mezzoza | 3/10/2005 |
Q: My wife and I owen a software Business. We are the only 2 jews in the office. We have 2 seperate ...
A: Eli: Mezuzot are only required on/in one's dwelling ("And you shall write them on the doorposts of ...
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| My lineage | 3/2/2005 |
Q: My father is Jewish and mother is Italian My father's father's name is Katcher or Kaczor My ...
A: David: According to Halakhah (Jewish Law), one is only considered Jewish if his or her mother is ...
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| Bowls | 2/25/2005 |
Q: I am trying to find out the name of the bowls you use for maybe Passover They are keep in a box one ...
A: Sydney: I'm sorry but this is not a tradition that I'm familiar with. Perhaps it is a more local one ...
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| jewish healing | 2/23/2005 |
Q: -Actually I am searching for information- not related to Jewish Medical Ethics- but to things an ...
A: S... Sorry, I really know nothing about any special 'Jewish healing' procedures. Perhaps a Rabbi in ...
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| Sorry! | 2/7/2005 |
Q: I gather from your latest response to me that I have not been as clear as I should've been and I ...
A: Kim: I fear I've offended you by my last response, since you did not reply or answer my questions ...
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| Follow up | 2/6/2005 |
Q: Yes, your answer did help me better understand the issue. I am wondering if there is a butcher or ...
A: Sometimes it is not easy going from one extreme to the other. Perhaps Modern Orthodoxy or even ...
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| Kosher beef | 2/6/2005 |
Q: Got another ? for you... Is it possible to get Kosher steaks at regular grocery stores? The part ...
A: Oh, 2 things i neglected to mention in my previous answer: 1) Non-kosher additives injected into the ...
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| sacrificial rites | 1/21/2005 |
Q: I understood that this sacrificial system applied to all communities and was not exclusively ...
A: Matt: After the Temple was erected, we see it as the sole place for the sacrifices based upon Torah ...
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| The nature of Sin | 1/20/2005 |
Q: I am currently working on a personal project about the nature of Sin. I am the artist and co-author ...
A: Alyssa: Thanks for the question and all the best on your book! G-d gave us some 613 Commandments. ...
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| sacrificial rites | 1/20/2005 |
Q: I am agnostic and very interested in religion and have just read throught the Old testament of the ...
A: Matthew: The sacrifices ended with the destruction of the Temple in the first-century CE. Our ...
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| Jewish Faith | 1/19/2005 |
Q: I am 50 years old and have been basically protestant all of my life. I was always taught that the ...
A: Mike: Thanks for the question! Your friend has the typical mindset of many Christians today and ...
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| lost tribes | 1/11/2005 |
Q: I would like to know if something is true. I was told that when them Messiah comes He will be the ...
A: Pete: By "current Jews", I'll understand 'known Jews'. The Messiah will rule, as King, over all of ...
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| Are you willing? | 12/31/2004 |
Q: and Shabot Shalom! Yes, it's Sabbath now, Friday night as we head on into 2005. I have been looking ...
A: I'm happy that you share in our zeal for the Sabbath! I don't use the computer on Sabbath, so I'm ...
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| identity | 12/28/2004 |
Q: Is it most-accurate to say that Orthodox Judaism regards being Jewish as a matter of race, religion, ...
A: Thomas: That's a very interesting question! Certainly all of Judaism considers each of the factors ...
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| Crock pots on Shabbat. | 12/26/2004 |
Q: I have a question concerning the use of crockpots on Shabbat. I see that people will start cooking ...
A: However, this is one area where I differ from mainstream Judaism, so I may not give you the answer ...
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| few comments | 12/20/2004 |
Q: I also enjoyed to discuss these matters with you I usually don't like to philosophize too much, ...
A: Neil: Sorry, in my rush I neglected the latter part of your question. The Commandments can be ...
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| a followup | 12/15/2004 |
Q: but I have a question that arises from your belief: if you don't believe in an afterlife how do you ...
A: Neil: Thanks for the question and the kind rating! It's is not so much that I don't believe in an ...
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| about hell again | 12/14/2004 |
Q: I think I should have elaborated more about my request. for example - I know there is the ters ...
A: Neil: No bother! First let me explain that I am a Torah-ist, similar to the Sadducees of old, in ...
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| Hollidays | 12/7/2004 |
Q: What is Hanukkah
A: Catherine: My pen and my brain were not in sync. The story of Hannah is often read during Hanukkah, ...
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| Does G-d have a body? | 11/30/2004 |
Q: I've been studying the Torah to better understand G-d and His Laws. Many Rabbis tell me God has no ...
A: Blake: G-d is spirit and has no form. The instances where the Bible speaks otherwise are ...
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| Hello,
How are you. In... | 11/29/2004 |
Q: How are you. In the book of Leviticus chapter 6 verse 30 it speaks of the sin offering that was ...
A: Greetings! We are fine and blessed, baruch HaShem, and trust you are as well! As your question ...
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| Morality and Mental Health | 11/18/2004 |
Q: In my analysis of psychology and the torah, I have difficulties understanding how being moral ...
A: Michael: Interesting research project! You seem to view the glass as half empty from the get-go. ...
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| Ultra-Orthodox Jews | 11/9/2004 |
Q: I would like to know about the different sects that Ultra-Orthodox Jews live in, and if they live ...
A: Ellie: As a general rule, the more strict the observance the larger community required. As such, ...
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| Rocking Jews | 10/26/2004 |
Q: I am with a cluster of multi-denominational chaplains in the hospital setting and the question was ...
A: Good question! To my knowledge there is no specific reason for this (ie Commandment or tradition), ...
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| Regarding Messiah | 9/24/2004 |
Q: Rav2B, I know Jews follow Torah and even Christians do believe in Torah. Everyone has their own ...
A: Mr. Boom... Thank you for your question! All Judaism believes that when the Messiah comes, he will ...
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| Biblical Currency | 9/21/2004 |
Q: I was reading Numbers 3 and came across the reference for registration asked of Moses. It stated ...
A: I honestly do not know the answer to your question, however; The half-shekel Temple tax (we're ...
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| General | 9/19/2004 |
Q: I have an Orthodox Jewish patient who is very ill and needs major surgery. What can I do to be more ...
A: Kevin: I actually had another question before your's to answer, but, due to the importance of ...
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| Jewish 1st century history | 8/21/2004 |
Q: Were Jewish girls participate in bet seraf, bet talmud or bet midrash in the 1st century?
A: Matt.. From what I can gather, complete (or nearly so) participation by women in the Synagogue is a ...
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| procreation | 8/16/2004 |
Q: Why is artificial insemination frowned upon in Judaism?
A: Artificial insemination between a married couple who have been trying and are unable to conceive, ...
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| Judiasm | 8/1/2004 |
Q: Up to what extent are you able to be chillel shabbos to eat food? Like you are able to open a potato ...
A: Yaakov... One is permitted to open a bag, can, bottle, crack nuts, etc. (you may not save the empty ...
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| Why does a Jewish star have... | 7/28/2004 |
Q: Why does a Jewish star have six points?
A: Linda... The Star of david is a relatively late symbol of Judaism....probably the menorrah is more ...
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| Hello,
How are you. My question... | 7/26/2004 |
Q: How are you. My question is in Judaism what constitutes the law of Moses. Is it the Written Torah ...
A: Michael... The answer really depends on who you ask. Strictly speaking, the Law of Moses (aka Torah) ...
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| Hello,
How are you. My question... | 7/21/2004 |
Q: How are you. My question is what kind of offerings will be brought into the Temple in the world to ...
A: Michael... Please don't confuse the world to home (afterlife) with the messianic era. In the latter, ...
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| Keeping kosher | 7/7/2004 |
Q: i was recently talking with one of my friends who does not keep kosher. i on the other hand do. his ...
A: Yakov... Sounds as if your friend prefers argument to reasoning. I commend you for keeping ...
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| Chabad and Gentile souls | 7/5/2004 |
Q: Rav2B, Hello again. You answered some questions for me a few weeks ago about Judaism's ...
A: Phillip... Greetings! Since you and I do not seem to differ terribly on this issue, I'll address one ...
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| death | 6/25/2004 |
Q: Shalom. Why do people die? Why would Hashem take the lives of young people when it hurts the parents ...
A: People die because we chose a mortal existence in the Garden of Eden, over an angelic immortal one. ...
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| TANAKH | 6/16/2004 |
Q: I would like to ask few questions regarding the Hebrew Scriptures (TANAKH): 1) Are the Hebrew ...
A: Ron... We (Jews) believe that the Torah (the Books of Moses) were written by G-d. Some of It (ie the ...
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| orthodox jewish burial | 6/15/2004 |
Q: Is it more proper for a Jew's body to be buried or cremated after death? Will the choice, in any ...
A: Wendy... Your question actually raises three important issues: 1) Is there a Commandment to be ...
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| Cremation | 5/20/2004 |
Q: I am a 22 year old undergraduate student. I went to an Orthodox Yeshivah for high school, but I'm ...
A: Daisy.. First let me say how sorry I am about your loss! Jewish tradition does hold that we should ...
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| separation of women during menses | 4/30/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- I wondered if this was a way to increase offspring by delaying contact ...
A: Carl... Regardless of our understanding of the Commandments or the apparent logic (or lack thereof) ...
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| separation of women during menses | 4/26/2004 |
Q: I understand that Lev 18:19 law means 7 days after the last issue, in actuality what is the ...
A: Carl... Various traditions handle this commandment differently. The actual Torah commandment is ...
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| Hello,
How are you today.... | 4/18/2004 |
Q: How are you today. I was wondering what does Judaism think about the term demon possessed. Meaning ...
A: Michael... There are no references that I'm aware of demons until the late prophet era, after our ...
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| color purple | 4/11/2004 |
Q: I was wondering about the use of purple dye in ancient cultures. Purple dye was produced by a ...
A: Pete... You ask a marvelous question! The answer varies according to tradition, but I'll give you my ...
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| Tribal status of a male convert | 3/31/2004 |
Q: In the times when people knew what tribe they were from (not just Kohen, Levi or Yisrael, what ...
A: Sandy: I have heard 2 distinct answers to yourThe most common is that converts have no tribal ...
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| anklet/bracelet meaning for Gentile Jews | 3/25/2004 |
Q: Do you happen to know the symbolic meaning behind a man giving a woman an anklet and/or bracelet as ...
A: I can't speak for Gentiles, but I know of no specific significance of a Jewish man giving a Jewish ...
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| cohanim | 3/23/2004 |
Q: Shalom! Can a Cohen enter a hospital?- B'ahava, Elchonon
A: A Kohen may enter a hospital for his own health needs or to visit other close family members. All ...
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| Hello,
How are you doing... | 3/10/2004 |
Q: How are you doing today. My question is what is the lintel in the doorway of synogogues and does it ...
A: I'm not sure what you are referring to. The lintel is the horizontal piece above the doorway. Is ...
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| Pesach | 3/5/2004 |
Q: Is traveling allowed during the first/last two days of Pesach?
A: Naomi.. The same rules apply to the first and seventh day of Pesach as the Sabbath, except that we ...
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| Loss of dog | 3/1/2004 |
Q: Our beloved dog passed away last week (he had to be put to sleep by the veterinarian due to ...
A: Barry... First, please accept my sympathy for your loss! As a pet-owner myself, I know firsthand how ...
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| God speaking to his people. | 2/25/2004 |
Q: When did God stop talking directly (to Moses for example)? Why ? Gerry McDaniel ...
A: Gerry... You pose a common question. I believe that after G-d gave the Torah and led His people ...
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| NY Times article | 2/25/2004 |
Q: I recently read an interesting NY Times article about an orthodox Jewish man who removed the linen ...
A: Jane... The answer lies within the verse: Leviticus 19:19 Ye shall keep my statutes. Thou shalt ...
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| 'Avodah zarah | 2/8/2004 |
Q: I have some questions about 'avodah zarah I cannot find a teshuvah to... I am in despair... Could ...
A: Davide... I think the Torah is clear that we are to avoid idolatry and idolaters and to destroy ...
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| Use of musical instruments in the New Testament of the Holy Bible. | 1/9/2004 |
Q: 01-09-04 Dear Rav2B: Why is there not much reference in the Holy Bible to the use of musical ...
A: Carmen... Since most, if not all, the 'New Testament' was penned after the Second Temple was ...
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