Mitzvos (Commandments)
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Mikvah (Ritual Immersion Pool)
Can a large outdoor swimming pool be considered a Kosher Mikvah? If not, why not? There are two types of Kosher Mikvahs, one is a standing pool of water (which is the actual literal translation of “Mikvah”), and the other…
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Is Kosher Slaughter Humane?
Since G-d requires kindness and humaneness and respect for all, is the ritual slaughter of animals used today still indeed the most appropriate method? Are there other more humane methods of kosher slaughter? I found your question regarding ritual slaughter…
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Breaking the Neck of the Donkey
Why was the first born of a donkey killed as prescribed in Exodus 13:13? Isn’t this contradicting to other Torah laws which are so sensitive to animal lives? What is the use of killing that innocent animal? I know it…
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Nazarite Vows
I was interested in knowing why a person takes the vow of becoming a Nazarite. Does become a Nazarite not break the law of vowing? Why is this practice not followed today? Is a Nazarite not obligated to bless wine…
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Sight
What does the Torah say about vision? Answer: Bamidbar (Numbers) 15:39 This shall be fringes for you, and when you see it, you will remember all the commandments of the Lord to perform them, and you shall not wander after…
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Who Tithes?
Are farmers and the herdsman mainly responsible for the tithe? How would a crastman or businessman tithe? Thank you Agricultural tithing only is required of Jewish agronomists in the Land of Israel. All others give 10% of their net income…
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Fish Meat
Does the Talmud ever explain why fish is regarded as parve (neither a Milk product nor a Meat product) and not meat? Thank you. Hi! Very interesting question. The truth is that it’s the other way around. Chicken and other…
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Bribery
What is the penalty for a udge who takes bribes? He is removed from his position by the other Rabbis, but there is a severe punishment coming to him by G-d. Perversion of justice is one of the reasons for…