The Calendar and Holidays (incl. Sabbath)
- Chanukah
- Other Holidays and Fasts
- Passover
- Purim
- Rosh HaShanah
- Shavuos
- Sukkos
- The Jewish Calendar
- The Sabbath
- Yom Kippur
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How to Conduct the Friday Night Meal
What is the proper sequence and why for Friday night Shabbat? Candle lighting, Wine blessing, challah blessing, father’s blessing of his children… Also, is there a blessing by the husband for his wife? If yes, what is it? I will…
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Not Just One Rosh Hashana
I am studying Jewish holy days and became interested in Rosh Hashana. Can you please give me the Biblical reference to the celebration of this New Year? I would also be interested in viewing a Jewish religious and civil calendar…
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Rebellion in the Desert
Why is it implied and taught that those who rebelled against Moses and God wanted to return to their former status as slaves in Egypt so they might sit by the fleshpots etc.? These people were brazen enough to challenge…
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Prove that Saturday is the Sabbath
Can you bring unshakable proof, that Saturday was really the 7th day of the week, that this is the day that G-d said is His Sabbath. And how can we prove that through time, we haven’t lost track and that…
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The Timing of the Day of Judgment
Why is Rosh HaShanah before Yom Kippur if on Yom Kippur we repent for last year’s sins… shouldn’t we do it before the New Year starts? Thank you for your insightful question. I would take this question even further and…
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Rosh Hashana, the Day of Blowing
Why is Rosh Hashana considered the new year? The Torah only says that Rosh Hashana is a day to blow the horn. What is the background of the Rosh Hashana customs. You’re correct that the Torah itself does not call…
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Forgiving the Horrors of the Third Reich
Do I still have to apologize for the things that happened during the Third Reich? Isn’t there something like forgiveness within your religion? People who keep on bugging someone with the things he has done, beyond apologies are considered as…
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He Sanctified the Sabbath
Why did God sanctify the sabbath? The word “sanctify” really means to “set apart.” Gcd sanctified the Sabbath as a gift to Israel. It is a day imbued with the power to raise its observers to spiritual heights. Our Tradition…
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Doctors and the Sabbath
Where can I find analysis of whether or not a doctor can violate the edicts concerning work on the Sabbath or on High Holy Days. Am I correct in believing that a physician is permitted to labor on these days…