Prayer and Religious Articles
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Prayer and Repentance
Whenever I do something I know is wrong, I feel horrible the next day. I was wondering if there are any prayers I can say or anything that the Torah provides that can make you feel better? Is there anything…
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Ecclesiastes
When is Ecclesiastes recited? Ecclesiastes is read on the day of the Sukkot holiday that coincides with Shabbat (the Sabbath). If the first day of Sukkot is Shabbat it is read the following Shabbat. Not all synagogues have this custom.
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Abraham in the Prayers
I am not Jewish, but I have a friend who is, and I am curious about why he prays to Abraham. Do you pray to Abraham? If so, why? wasnt he a man? Isnt it inappropriate to pray to a…
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Minyan Counting
In counting a minyan, one is not supposed to “count” the people. So, custom says, count “not one, not two…” What is the tradition of reciting the ten words of Torah? What verse is recited? As you correctly point out,…
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The Essence of Yom Kippur
I noticed that the word repentance never shows up in the text when addressing Yom Kippur. There are numerous times when it is noted that “atonement” will come but there seems to be no mention of repentance. Have I missed…
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Dealing with Infertility
Could you recommend a prayer for a woman who is trying to get pregnenat with no luck for few years? I’m not sure which books you have available. There are some (e.g. Aneini) which have different kinds of prayers for…
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Why Yarmulkas Are Worn
Why do men wear Yarmulkas? What does it say in the Torah about them? Wearing a Yarmulka is not biblical in nature. There is no requirement in the Torah that men wear a Yarmulka. The Talmud (Kidushin 31) writes that…
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Shabbos Candle Lighting
Could you please kindly send me the proper recital for the woman lighting the candles ~ in hebrew and an English translation please if possible. Also please describe briefly the movements by the women ~ ie bringing the light/energy to…