Rabbi Azriel Schreiber
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Haggada Suggestions
Do you know of a Hagadah which will give me more detail, not just of how to run the seder but why things take place during the seder and where these things come from it would be most appreciated. Something…
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Father’s obligation to his son
I am interested in knowing what things the Talmud says a Jewish Father is obligated to do for his Jewish son. Thank you for your help. The Talmud in Tractate Kiddushin 29a lists the things a father is obligated to…
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When is the Sabbath?
On which day is the Sabbath? I know that it is the seventh day of the week but I want to know how it appears on the Jewish calendar and how the days correspond with the calendar that we use…
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The Need for Torah Study
Whats the point of learning Torah? That’s a pretty open ended question you’ve asked! If you don’t know the contents of the Torah, you can’t do. If you do know a lot of Torah, there is still more to learn…
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Burial of Apostate Jews
What are the guidelines, rules, or position when an apostate Jew dies and the family wants the “synagogue” to both perform the burial Apostate Jews are buried in a dedicated area away from the other graves usually separated from the…
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Dating During Separation
My wife and I are going to have a “trial separation” and most likely divorce. I will move out of the house. Once we are “separated” but not divorced, does Jewish Law, Ethics or Morals allow me to date other…
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Dealing With Missionaries
Also, if you can give me some advice on how to deal with people who try to convert you. For some reason in my life I am constantly being approached by Christian missionaries who want to convert me. Usually I…
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Lilith and the King James Bible
I was also wondering is there a difference in the old testament in the King James Bible and the Torah? For example I have heard the story of Lilith as Adam’s first wife but that story is not mentioned in…
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The Messiah and the Lineage of Jesus
Why don’t Jews consider Jesus the Messiah? I was speaking with someone from work and it seemed that it was a problem of lineage. Is this correct? The issue of whether or not Jesus could have been the Jewish Messiah…