Mitzvos (Commandments)
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Haircut After Lag Ba’Omer
What is the law of getting a haircut between the 34th day of the omer and Shavuos? Answer: There are different customs on that. If your custom is to observe the first 33 days as a mourning period, then you…
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Men Wearing Cologne
Is there any reluctance in Jewish law for a man to wear cologne? Answer: In practice, wearing cologne seems to be seen as, minimally, an inappropriate display of pampering; if not, a lack of modesty; if not, a prohibition of…
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A Nazirite in Today’s Day and Age
Nowadays, can one take a vow to become a Nazirite (see Numbers Chapter 6)? How would one observe this vow and how long is one obligated in such a decree? Answer: Thank you for your questions. If, nowadays, someone takes…
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“Dairy” Untensils Used for Meat
 I have silver utensils that are normally used with Dairy products. They were subsequently exposed to meat. I have not used these utensils for the past 4 months. Can I now begin using them again for dairy foods? Answer:…
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Holy Underwear?!
Many of my friends are unsettled with the fact I have chosen to become more observant of Jewish tradition. They are continually jabbing me as a result of this decision. One of the ongoing jokes is that I will have…
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Limitations on Jewish Occupations
Are there any jobs that Jews are not allowed to hold because of Jewish law? Answer: That is a jam packed question. The answer is yes: Any job that would require you to violate a Jewish Law would be prohibited.…
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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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Punishment for Neglect of the Sabbatical Year
At any time in Biblical history did the Jewish people neglect the sabbatical years and have judgment laid on them for this? If so, could you cite the verses where this can be found? Answer: When Rashi (Leviticus 26:35) points…
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Eternal Obligation of Torah Law
If, in the time of moses, the law was so difficult for the Israelites, then how can the laws still be applicable in our day? Answer: People may say that the law was, or is, difficult. Yet, Scripture itself points…