Rabbi Ephraim Nisenbaum
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Rabbi Nisenbaum is director of the Jewish Learning Connection, an adult education program and synagogue in Cleveland. He has been involved in outreach for over 20 years. He is the author of The Narrative of Faith Haggadah, (Feldheim ), Powerlines: Essays on the Jewish Holidays (Targum) and 49 Steps to Greatness (Targum).
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Death of a Newborn
If a baby dies an hour after birth should a funeral take place? why or why not ? A baby requires a burial even if stillborn, however the laws of mourning do not apply unless the baby was at least…
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Isaiah 54
I heard that Isaiah 54 is never read in any synagogue service or any Jewish feast. Is it true that this is because it somehow shadows the validity of Jesus’ claim as the Jewish messiah? There is no source anywhere…
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Technology
What is the Jewish perspective or viewpoint as the the use of technology to support learning? It is well known that the Chafetz Chaim used to say that the purpose of technology was to help us fulfill mitzvos. A few…
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Why do I need a Jewish Mother?
If my father was a Jew and my mother not, then why would I not be considered a Jew? What is my status? Shalom! According to Jewish law, a person’s status follows the mother. The reason for this is because…
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Fish Separate from Meat
Why does fish have to be eaten separately from meat? The Talmud teaches that it is dangerous to eat meat and fish together. The commentaries are not certain whether the Talmud refers to a physical danger or a spiritual danger,…