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Ayin Hara and Rambam
Shalom Rabbis, I remember reading (and often see it referenced) that Rambam states that ayin hara is not supernatural but a…
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Yericho conquest by Yehoshua
What is the significance of the number seven in the story of the conquest of Jericho? Thank you There is great…
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What’s the Order of the Redemption Process?
Our sages laid out the stages in the Amida itself– and we’re already deep into the process. Q. Is there a…
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Indirectly Violating Shabbat: What Is a Psik Reisha?
Shabbat candles that might rattle when you lean on the table — forbidden, or just uncertain? Q. Very often, one indirectly…
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Is There a Mitzvah to Serve in the Israeli Army?
Three distinct mitzvot fulfilled by service, and why the Holocaust changed what a desecration of G-d’s Name looks like. Q. Is…
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Is Fear in War Forbidden?
The Torah bans wartime fear as a mitzvah — so how do you actually control an instinct? Q. The Torah prohibits…
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Should Women Bow During the High Holiday Service?
Three explanations for a common custom, and the one rule that applies regardless: don’t stand out. Q. On Rosh Hashana and…
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When an Apology Would Offend the Person You’re Apologizing To
You spoke badly about a friend who has no idea — so how do you make it right before Yom Kippur?…
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Lesser-Known Laws of Sukkot
From wobbly pre-fab sukkah walls to the ring on your finger during the lulav shake. Q. What laws should I know…
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Are Secular Newspapers Off-Limits?
Staying informed is a real value — but the editors know exactly which photos they’re choosing. Q. Do inappropriate pictures in…