A. Good point. Now we begin services at 7pm, and the Sabbath begins at sundown which is later this time of year. While we can not end the Sabbath earlier, or start it later – we are allowed to add … Read the rest
...A. For a very strict Shabbos observer there are some problems. But if you floss religiously all the other 6 days of the week you should be OK flossing-wise. Generally speaking, this isn’t the most central observance of Shabbos, so … Read the rest
...A. Sefardic / Middle Eastern Jews have a custom to pull the soft, luscious loaves apart by hand. Others have told me that their families have a similar tradition. Personally we use a knife, and there’s a lot of tradition … Read the rest
...A. Two reasons. 1) The pre-sliced Challah is sliced thin, while I cut thicker slices – which makes for a tastier chunkier piece of Challah, plus it may be softer and fresher being that it is sliced right there on … Read the rest
...A. It’s a continuation of the ritual washing the priests did in the Temple. Eating can be more than wolfing good food down, with the proper perspective and setting it can become a noble, holy service. We dip our bread … Read the rest
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