Rabbi Yirmiyahu Benyowitz
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Rabbi
Yirmiyahu Benyowitz is a member of Kollel Avodas Levi of Ner Israel Rabbinical
College in Baltimore, Maryland. He also serves as a certified Mohel,
and the director of
the Rabbinic Court for Divorce of Baltimore.
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The Wedding Ring
Under the Chuppah, is there some reason why the groom puts the ring on the bride’s right index finger, and not what the secular world traditionally regards as the ‘ring finger’. Answer: There are a number of reasons mentioned. In general it…
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A Cohen by Name
Is there a way I can check from someone’s last name if they are a Cohen (a member of the priestly Jewish tribe)? Where can I find that out? Answer: The short answer is no. There are many names that…
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Why is it called a Tikkun?
Why is a the book used for learning Torah readings called a Tikkun? Answer: Good question. I do not think I’ve ever seen an answer quoted from a specific source but I would think it is because you can fix…
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Kosher Chicken Eats Pig
While we were away our neighbor gave our chickens some pig. Are we still allowed to eat the eggs? If not, for how long? Thank you for your time. Answer: You are allowed to eat the eggs right away. Anything…
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Taking a Break from Torah Study?
Once Torah study is the most important thing in the world, should I never hang out with friends for the sake of friendship? Must I always be learning? Answer: Everyone needs a break sometimes. (Maybe there are exceptions, but certainly…
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How Soon Can a Widower Remarry?
Is there a commandment that a widower wait a specific length of time before dating and/or remarrying after the death of a spouse? Is it traditional or a commandment that we wait a year? Answer: There is a Rabbinic requirement…
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Using a Glass Table for Meat and Dairy
Is it true that a glass table does not need “place-mats” to differentiate between dairy and meat? Answer: The custom is to be lenient and allow glass (which is not used in the oven or other similar place) to be…
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Conflicting Customs Based on Locale
I am an Orthodox, Ashkenazi Jew. However, I find it hard to understand why, in certain cases, if an Ashkenazi is forbidden to act one way, it would be permitted for a Sefardi? For example, a Sefardi who consumes kitniyot…
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Divorced Parents Escorting Child Down the Aisle
I am getting married soon, and I just heard that your parents should not walk you down the aisle if they are divorced. My parents are divorced, and I really want them both to walk me down! What’s wrong with…