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God Referred to as “He”
Why is it that God is always referred to as “He” or “Him” and not as “She” or “Her”? Firstly, it must be understood that since Judaism holds that God has no physical form, He (obviously) lacks genitalia, and can…
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Pharaoh in Ninveh
Can you tell me the story of Pharaoh ruling over the city of Nineveh & its source? A hint to the idea that Pharaoh did not die at the splitting of the Reed Sea can be found in Exodus 14:28.…
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Shemitah 5768
Hi! I live in Israel, and have been asked to do the centerpieces for a wedding. I would like to use ivy that is growing in my garden, and would need to pick it right before the event. Is this…
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Preservation of Life in the Face of Suffering and Pain
What is the Torah position with regard to the preservation of life when facing certain death? Are we duty bound to accept or continue chemotherapy, for example, when life becomes full of illness and pain? To what extent must we…
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Chanuka for 8 Days?
In the Chanuka story, the flask of pure olive oil was enough to last for one day. Therefore, only the 7 other days that the oil remained lit was a miraculous. So why do we light eight candles and not…
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Mourning for a Miscarriage
My mother just had a miscarriage. Is there is anything I need to do? Do I light a yahrtzeit candle? I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s miscarriage. A miscarriage, especially a late term one, can be an…
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Dates of Jewish Holidays
Why are the dates for Jewish Holidays different each year? The dates are never different, they are always the same. It is just that the date of Jewish holidays is determined by the Jewish calendar, and you are looking at…
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Can a Person Stop Being a Jew?
What is a Jew? Can a Jew ever lose that status and under what circumstances? Can a Jew be an adherent of another religion? A Jew is someone who is born to a Jewish mother or who has a proper…