Rabbi Azriel Schreiber
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Women as Leaders
Can woman be Jewish leaders? Devorah was a judge (Judges 4:4) and several women (including Devorah) were prophetesses
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Breaking a Glass
Why is a glass broken at a wedding? As a reminder of the destruction of Jerusalem, which we should remember at times of joy (Psalms 137:6); and so that our rejoicing should be tempered with trembling (Psalms 2:11).
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A Woman Divorcing a Man
Can a wife divorce her husband? The Torah says explicitly (Deut.24:1) that it’s the husband who divorces the wife, not the other way around. However, a woman who wants a divorce can ask a Rabbinical court to compel her husband…
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The Days of Creation
What was created on each of the days of creation? The universe, including the heavens, the earth, and the waters, was created on the first day, but it was in a chaotic state. Things specifically mentioned as created on Days…
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Eve's Punishment
In what ways was Eve punished for her sin? The Talmud (Eiruvin 100b) says that Eve was punished in ten ways, including the discomforts of pregnancy, childbirth, and child care. Other sources (Avos d'R.Noson Ch.1) mention menstrual discomfort.
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Ishmael's Daughter
Was the name of Ishmael's daughter Machelas (Gen. 28:9) or Basemas (Gen. 36:3)? The Talmud (Yerushalmi, Bikkurim 3:3) says that the original name of Ishmael's daughter was Basemas, but she was renamed Machelas because all her sins were forgiven (from…
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Entering The Promised Land
When did Joshua enter Canaan? The Israelites entered Canaan in 2448 (1272 B.C.E.).
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Solomon's Throne
What was Solomon's throne like? Solomon's throne is briefly described in 2 Chronicles 9:17-18. It is described in detail in the Targum Sheni on Esther 1:2 and in various Midrashim.
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The SeMaK
Who wrote the SEMAK? R.Yitzchak b.Yosef of Corbeil was a student and son-in-law of R.Yechiel of Paris. His book Amudei Golah, also known as the Sefer Mitzvos Katan (abbreviated "SEMAK"), gave a concise treatment of the mitzvos that are currently…