David Sedley
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I live in Jerusalem with my wife and children. I was formerly the Rabbi of BHH Shul in Leeds (England), and before that of EHC in Edinburgh (Scotland). I currently teach Halacha and Gemara at both Midreshet Rachel and Darche Noam Yeshiva. You can look at some of my other shiurim on my website www.rabbisedley.blogspot.com or my parsha blog www.parshatshavua.blogspot.com
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Dating before marriage
How do Jewish people date? I heard that they have a kind of date without kissing or hugging what looks like a very cold relationship. Not that I support extra-marriage relationships.. Thank’s for now! Orthodox Jews traditionally do not ‘date’…
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Cutting nails
What is the proper way to cut ones nails? I have heard there’s a specific way. Thanks When cutting fingernails there is a kabbalistic idea that you should not cut two next to each other in a row. Rather you…
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Responding to the Claim of Jesus as Messiah
A co-worker of mine was campaigning for the belief in Jesus as the Messiah. I wasn’t sure what to say to him. How is it that Jesus can’t be the Messiah? Is there something concise that I could say to…