Rabbi Daniel Kermaier
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Rabbi Dani
Kermaier received his rabbinical ordination
from the former chief rabbi of Israel Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu. He is
also a certified and practicing mohel in Maryland, Washington D.C., and
Virginia (www.bris.us).
Rabbi Kermaier has lectured extensively on many Judaica topics ranging
from Bible and Talmud text analysis to Judaism in modern
society. Formerly
having served as a mohel and lecturer in Israel, Northern California
and currently in Baltimore, Rabbi Kermaier can relate to all Jews
regardless of affiliation.
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Greater Significance of the Sandek
What is the role of the sandek at the bris milah beyond just holding the baby? What spiritual role does he play? Does the honor give him the ability to bestow Blessings? The honor of being sandek places the person…
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Reaffirming Marriage Vows
Can a married couple reaffirm their vows under a chuppah for a second time? There isn’t any form of reaffirming vows in the Jewish tradition. Once a couple is married, they remain so unless they divorce or one party dies,…
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Motors and “Indirect Cause” on the Sabbath
I was told that a Jew cannot be a passenger in a car on the Sabbath because s/he adds weight and causes the car to burn more fuel [an infraction of the laws of the Sabbath]. However, most observant people…
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Yahrzeit Candle
Could you please confirm the holidays when we light a Yahrzeit candle in memory of a deceased family member? Every year on the Hebrew anniversary of their passing a 24 hr. memorial candle is lit from sundown to nightfall, as…
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Time in the Next World
I’ve heard that the maximum amount of time one spends in Hell is 12 months. How is time related to a world that is beyond time? I’ve also heard that whatever you do in this world lives with you infinitely…
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The New Testament
Someone recently asked me why Jews do not recognize the New Testament, but adhere to the Old Testament. I did not know what to tell him, as I am not sure of the answer myself. Could you please help? In…
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Allegorical Lessons from the Exodus
I’m writing an English paper on the Book of Exodus as an allegory and was wondering if you had any thoughts that could aid in my thesis development. Additionally, if you have any book titles that could be helpful in…
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Torah and the Akashic Record
There is a new movie starring Kirk Douglas called “Illusion” that discusses the Akashic Record. What is the Jewish Philosophy regarding the existence of an Akashic Record? We actually do believe in a form of Akashic Record. I’m not sure…
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Torah Reading Assistance
Is it permitted, when reading Torah, to glance back and forth at a Chumash (a vowelled text of the 5 books of the Torah) for accuracy, etc? It is permissible, but not preferable as it will greatly delay the reading…