A. The vanity rooms (with the sink, counter and mirror) leading to the bathrooms at Shabbos House does not have a Mezuzah, as bathrooms do not have a Mezuzah. But its not quite a bathroom either, which is why we … Read the rest
...A. You are right that the simple literal reading of the texts seems as if Aharon went along with it and was a willing participant in the idolatrous affair soon after the Giving of the Torah at Sinai.
Midrashic sources … Read the rest
...A. You showed me this in the prayerbook “G-d do not rebuke me in Your anger, nor chastise me in Your rage.” That verse is from Psalms 6:1.
Yes, you are right that anger is a very unhealthy emotional response, … Read the rest
...A. Yes, you certainly can.
Now, there is something special we do for Shabbos called “Lechem Mishneh” the two loaves of Shabbos, which are supposed to be whole and uncut before the blessing. But if that’s not possible due to … Read the rest
...A. It means that “a word to the wise SUFFICES.” They pick up clues, they get the idea, they catch on quick, they tend to discern and understand without a need for everything to be explicity said – so they … Read the rest
...A. Biblically, its a one-day holiday, the first of Tishrei. Practically, its observed as a tw0-day holiday in nearly all Jewish communities.
Most two-day Jewish holidays (such as the first two and last two days of Passover and Sukkot) are … Read the rest
...A. Not everyone realizes this, but Kaddish is not a memorial prayer. In fact, it doesn’t mentioned the departed at all. Instead, Kaddish is a bold declaration of faith, a glorification of G-d and G-dliness, and a prayer for redemption … Read the rest
...A. As Jewish, 100%! Now, she and her family obviously may see it very differently, but from our perspective, once a Jew is always a Jew. The definition of being a Jew is not defined by practice or observance or … Read the rest
...A. Hopefully, you can slowly purchase more Mezuzot. (Remember, the cover is mostly for show, and makes the Mitzvah pretty, but the main thing is the handwritten scroll inside). For now, start with the main entrance door. This is providing … Read the rest
...A. Only true tree fruit. Tomatoes, pineapples and bananas may be technically considered fruits, but they don’t really grow on woody trees and therefore this Halacha does not apply to them. But blueberries are considered a fruit, because they grow … Read the rest
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