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How Do I Explain Israel's Actions in Gaza?
By Aron Moss
As the only Jew in my office, I face a daily barrage of questions about Israel's actions in Gaza. What do I say?
Society & Living » Current Events » War in Gaza » Commentary » How Do I Explain Israel's Actions in Gaza?
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Chanukah Q&A
Jewish Holidays » Chanukah » Insights & Stories » Chanukah Q&A
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Where can I get Organic Kosher Meat?
By Chaya Sarah Silberberg
Question:
Where can I get organically grown, humanely treated, kosher meat?
Response:
There may be more, but here are three that I am aware of:
(Obviously, none of this should be regarded as an endorsement of any of these services or of their ...
Daily Life & Practice » Kosher » Handbook » Kosher Q&A » Where can I get Organic Kosher Meat?
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Faith or Reason?
By Tzvi Freeman
Question:
As long as human beings have thought and questioned, the principal of doubt has been central to progress in reason. All the more so in the modern era, post-Descartes, Spinoza and Hume.
Our tradition explains how Abraham came to his faith on ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » Faith or Reason?
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Who are the Hebrews? Where did they get that name?
By Menachem Posner
Well, the first person to be called a Hebrew was Abraham,
Genesis 14:13. and the name commonly refers to his descendants, known as the Jewish people. The word for Hebrew used in the Bible is עברי (pronounced "Ivri"), meaning "of or pertaining to ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » Who are the Hebrews? Where did they get that name?
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Is Chanukah G-d given?
By Baruch S. Davidson
Question:
The blessing that we recite before lighting the Chanukah candles reads, "Blessed are You, G‑d...who sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to light the Chanukah lamp." I don't get it. When did G‑d command us to light the ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » Is Chanukah G-d given?
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Is the Truth Always Best?
Years ago, when I was in high school, I did something very cruel to my best friend when we were fighting. It spiraled out of control and was far more damaging than I had ever intended. I feel like this is something that I will never come to peace with. ...
Women » Dear Rachel » Friendship » Is the Truth Always Best?
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Can I light a menorah next to my Xmas tree?
By Tzvi Freeman
Question:
My daughter attends a private school where there are many Jewish children. She so much wants to light a menorah. We already have an Xmas tree, is okay to light a menorah next to it?
Response:
Interesting--usually we get letters asking if ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » Can I light a menorah next to my Xmas tree?
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Is Chanukah mentioned in the Torah?
By Rochel Chein
Chanukah is not specifically mentioned, since the story happened after the Torah was written. Nevertheless, G‑d, who is above the limitations of time, included in the Torah allusions to Chanukah.
Jewish Holidays » Chanukah » Insights & Stories » Questions & Answers » Is Chanukah mentioned in the Torah?
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I keep Shabbat and my husband doesn’t…
By Bronya Shaffer
Question:
My husband is very hard to deal with. We have a kosher home and he learned to keep the kitchen kosher, and we do Shabbat dinner and lunch together. He does the kiddush, and the children overall enjoy the atmosphere. But after the dinner or ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » I keep Shabbat and my husband doesn’t…
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