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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Jewish Years
What is the Jewish Counting of the years based on? Why is this year 5766? Jews have been counting years for quite a while. Prior to that, the count is based on working out the Biblical lives of various characters…
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Keeping Shabbat
I am trying to find out what is allowed on Shabbat ? I don’t fully understand why somethings are allowed and others aren’t . Thank you for the help . For the most part, God asks of us two things…
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Playing “Catch” on Shabbos
Are you alowed to play catch on shabbos? You are asking an interesting question. There is nothing wrong with the specific act of playing “catch” on Shabbos. A potential issue would be, however, the act of “carrying” in a non-permissible…
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Counting the Years
This year in the Jewish calendar, we are in the year 5766. Since when did we start to count in order to be now in the year 5766? If I understand your question correctly, you are asking what event marks…
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Havdala candle
Why is the candle used to end the shabath is braided and with more than one wick Preferably, one should use a torch, i.e. a multi-wicked candle so that a significant amount of light is produced. A torch is defined…
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Cutting grapes
Is one permitted to cut grapes for children on a plate during shabbat? Thank you for your question. As long as you have no intention of using any juice that may squeeze out in the process of cutting, it is…
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Wearing a Kittel
My son recently gave me a kittel. What days should I wear this? Should I wear it to Shul on the evening of Yom Kippur and to services the next day? Also, are there any other times that I should…
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Beginning of the Jewish Calendar
When did the Jewish calendar start and why? Was it a special day? You are asking a very good question. The calendar was actually the first commandment given to the Jewish people just before they left Egypt. G-d told Moshe…
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Last Year’s Matzah
Is Matza from last year kosher for next year? It is perfectly kosher for next year. It is a good way to save money as many of the stores try to get rid of their Matza right after Passover. If…