Miscellaneous
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Impact of a Jewish School
What role does a Jewish School play in a Jewish child’s Jewish identity? I am doing a school Jewish Studies project and have finished it but i would like to add someone else’s perspective. I believe that a Jewish School…
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Fish and the Angel of Death
Does the angel of death come when domestic fish in an office fish tank die? Only if it’s a Gefilte fish… Actually, animals do not have the same kind of “soul” as the one which G-d breathed into humans. There…
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What Angels Look Like
Throughout the Torah, in what form do angels appear to different people? My guess is either in human form or symbolic. I have never seen an angel depicted as a cherub or any other Christian symbol in anything Jewish. I…
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Excessive Dieting
I am constantly on diets. Although I am not fat I always have this pressure to be really slim. After all, in the world today, everyone is trying to be thin and look good. Is there something wrong with that?…
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Hiding the Afikomen
Why do whe hide part of the Matzah during the Seder? Thank you for your question. There are many answers given for this custom, ranging from the practical to the esoteric. The Artscroll Hagadah gives the following reasons: 1. We…
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Aliens
I was wondering whether you could direct me to any literature that deals with the Jewish or Rabbinic view of extra terrestrials, or UFO’s. I found the following article from Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan on this issue. It should answer most…
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Internet Safety
We have Internet access at home. Along with it come many dangers. Could you please mention some guidelines that could limit its potential negative effects? You would be best served by speaking directly to a local Rabbi who can be…
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Fate and Existentialism
I was wondering what the overall Jewish belief is in relation to fate and existentialism. Is the belief that G-d has a plan for everyone and our fate is left in his hands? Or that we humans are responsible for…
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The Number 18
Can you please explain the significance of 18 and the multiples of 18 ? 18 is the numerical equivalent to the Hebrew word “Chai”, which means life. Often, people will give charity in multiples of 18 to ensure a merit…