questions about numbers
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Shelosha Vetish'im Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred ninety-three?
?שלושה ותשעים ומאתים - מי יודע
In the spirit of the song "Echad - mi yodeya", please post interesting and significant Jewish facts about the number 293.
For the ...
6
votes
5answers
88 views
Tish'a Ushmonim Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred eighty-nine?
?תשעה ושמונים ומאתים - מי יודע
In the spirit of the song "Echad - mi
yodeya", please post
interesting and significant Jewish facts about the number ...
6
votes
2answers
52 views
Shnayim Vetish'im Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred ninety-two?
?שנים ותשעים ומאתים - מי יודע
In the spirit of the song "Echad - mi yodeya", please post interesting and significant Jewish facts about the number 292.
You may ...
4
votes
1answer
219 views
Tzitzit tying: the real way
1)There are two authentic ways to tie the Sisit (Tzitzis) that have sources. Maran writes to make 7-9-11-13. First question: why does he write this is he then says Gimtarya Hashem is One, when in fact ...
1
vote
2answers
118 views
Number of days of Creation
How many days of "Creation" where there? If the answer is 7, then why is shabbos considered a day of Creation?
5
votes
2answers
169 views
What is the greatest number of pages (daf) you can go in the Babylonian Talmud without encountering Abayei or Rava?
What is the greatest number of pages (daf) you can go in the Babylonian Talmud without encountering Abayei or Rava? I've heard it was 3?
3
votes
3answers
79 views
Number of Fruit on Tu B'Shvat
Is there a specific number of fruit that you are supposed to eat on Tu B'Shvat?
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vote
0answers
75 views
Is there a set of “base”(factor?) midrashic numbers and what are they?
I've always wanted to do an analyses of the Torah based on the numbers given and their midrashic meanings. Specifically, I'm looking for "base" numbers: that is, which are meaningful inherently, not ...
2
votes
5answers
547 views
A natural explanation for the significance of the numbers 7 and 40
In the Jewish religious texts the numbers 7 and 40 seem to appear quite often and carry special significance. Some examples among many:
God's creation lasts 7 days
The Great Flood was from rain ...
3
votes
4answers
51 views
Tish'im Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred ninety?
?תשעים ומאתים - מי יודע
In the spirit of the song "Echad - mi yodeya", please post interesting and significant Jewish facts about the number 290.
Don't spend too much ...
3
votes
2answers
150 views
The number of Challot on Shabbat and salt
If my understanding is correct we use two Challot on Shabbat to represent the two portions of mana the Jews received in the desert of Friday to prevent them from having to collect on Shabbat. We use ...
5
votes
1answer
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Shmita and Joseph's Dreams
Shmita is every 7 years and we leave the land unused.
In Egypt there were 7 years of feast, then 7 years of famine.
As leaving the land unused could be considered famine like conditions, are there any ...
3
votes
3answers
47 views
Shemona Ushmonim Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred eighty-eight?
?שמונה ושמונים ומאתים - מי יודע
In the spirit of the song "Echad - mi yodeya", please post interesting and significant Jewish facts about the number 288.
This ...
1
vote
2answers
32 views
Tish'a Ushmonim Umeya - mi yodeya?
Who knows one hundred eighty-nine?
Please cite/link your sources, if possible. At some point at least twenty-four hours from now, I will:
Upvote all interesting answers.
Accept the best answer.
Go ...
3
votes
5answers
61 views
Shiv'a Ushmonim Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred eighty-seven?
?שבעה ושמונים ומאתים - מי יודע
In the spirit of the song "Echad - mi yodeya", please post interesting and significant Jewish facts about the number 287.
There ...
4
votes
14answers
105 views
Arba'a Ve'esrim - mi yodeya?
Who knows twenty-four?
Please cite/link your sources, if possible. After about one business day, I will:
Upvote all interesting answers.
Accept the best answer.
Go on to the next number.
2
votes
10answers
190 views
Echad Ve'esrim - mi yodeya?
Who knows twenty-one?
Please cite/link your sources, if possible. After about one business day, I will:
Upvote all interesting answers.
Accept the best answer.
Go on to the next number.
2
votes
5answers
100 views
Shelosha Ve'esrim - mi yodeya?
Who knows twenty-three?
Please cite/link your sources, if possible. After about one business day, I will:
Upvote all interesting answers.
Accept the best answer.
Go on to the next number.
3
votes
2answers
66 views
Shisha Ushmonim Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred eighty-six?
?ששה ושמונים ומאתים - מי יודע
In the spirit of the song "Echad - mi yodeya", please post interesting and significant Jewish facts about the number 286.
In casting ...
1
vote
4answers
43 views
Shelosha Vetish'im Umeya - mi yodeya?
Who knows one hundred ninety-three?
Please cite/link your sources, if possible. At some point at least twenty-four hours from now, I will:
Upvote all interesting answers.
Accept the best answer.
Go ...
2
votes
3answers
57 views
Chamisha Ushmonim Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred eighty-five?
?חמישה ושמונים ומאתים - מי יודע
In the spirit of the song "Echad - mi yodeya", please post interesting and significant Jewish facts about the number 285.
The best ...
2
votes
3answers
57 views
Arba'a Ushmonim Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred eighty-four?
?ארבעה ושמונים ומאתים - מי יודע
In the spirit of the song "Echad - mi yodeya", please post interesting and significant Jewish facts about the number 284.
I don't ...
2
votes
4answers
85 views
Shelosha Ushmonim Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred eighty-three?
?שלושה ושמונים ומאתים - מי יודע
In the spirit of the song "Echad - mi yodeya", please post interesting and significant Jewish facts about the number 283.
Poppies ...
2
votes
6answers
80 views
Shiv'im Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred seventy?
Please cite/link your sources, if possible.
At some point between twenty-four hours and a few days from now, I will:
Vote up all interesting, relevant answers.
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1
vote
3answers
60 views
Shnayim Ushmonim Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred eighty-two?
?שנים ושמונים ומאתים - מי יודע
In the spirit of the song "Echad - mi yodeya", please post interesting and significant Jewish facts about the number 282.
I think ...
3
votes
3answers
46 views
Echad Ushmonim Umataym - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred eighty-one?
?אחד ושמונים ומאתים - מי יודע
In the spirit of the song "Echad - mi yodeya", please post interesting and significant Jewish facts about the number 281.
The lazy ...
2
votes
7answers
46 views
Shemonim Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred eighty?
?שמונים ומאתים - מי יודע
In the spirit of the song "Echad - mi yodeya", please post interesting and significant Jewish facts about the number 280.
I'm feeling bullish ...
4
votes
3answers
66 views
Tish'a Veshiv'im Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred seventy-nine?
?תשעה ושבעים ומאתים - מי יודע
In the spirit of the song "Echad - mi yodeya", please post interesting and significant Jewish facts about the number 279.
The prime ...
5
votes
3answers
225 views
Why do some pairs of Tzitzit have one hole on each corner and some have two?
There are Tzitzis that have one hole and some have two. What is the significance and why and who have the custom to have one and who has the custom to have two?
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votes
2answers
74 views
Shemona Veshiv'im Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred seventy-eight?
?שמנה ושבעים ומאתים - מי יודע
In the spirit of the song "Echad - mi yodeya", please post interesting and significant Jewish facts about the number 278.
The only ...
4
votes
2answers
47 views
Chamisha Veshiv'im Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred seventy-five?
?חמישה ושבעים ומאתים - מי יודע
In the spirit of the song "Echad - mi yodeya", please post interesting and significant Jewish facts about the number 275.
Check ...
1
vote
1answer
40 views
Shiv'a Veshiv'im Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred seventy-seven?
?שבעה ושבעים ומאתים - מי יודע
In the spirit of the song "Echad - mi yodeya", please post interesting and significant Jewish facts about the number 277.
I see no ...
0
votes
2answers
38 views
Shisha Veshiv'im Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred seventy-six?
?ששה ושבעים ומאתים - מי יודע
In the spirit of the song "Echad - mi yodeya", please post interesting and significant Jewish facts about the number 276.
Lazy ...
2
votes
3answers
43 views
Shelosha Veshishim Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred sixty-three?
Please cite/link your sources, if possible.
At some point between twenty-four hours and a few days from now, I will:
Vote up all interesting, relevant answers.
...
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votes
3answers
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How did Avrohom learn that nine doesn't work?
The Midrash says (Bereshis Rabbah 49:13 quoted in Rashi Genesis 18:32) that Abraham stopped asking HaShem to save Sodom in the merit of less than 10 people because Noah and his family who were 8 ...
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vote
3answers
51 views
Shnayim Veshiv'im Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred seventy-two?
Please cite/link your sources, if possible.
At some undetermined point in the future, at least a day from now, I will:
Vote up all interesting, relevant answers.
...
2
votes
2answers
43 views
Arba'a Veshiv'im Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred seventy-four?
In the spirit of the song "Echad - mi yodeya", please post interesting and significant Jewish facts about the number 274.
Check out mi-yodeya-series for the ...
1
vote
2answers
43 views
Shelosha Veshiv'im Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred seventy-three?
Please cite/link your sources, if possible.
At some undetermined point in the future, at least a day from now, I will:
Vote up all interesting, relevant ...
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vote
3answers
101 views
Shnayim Veshishim Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred sixty-two (262)?
Please cite/link your sources, if possible.
At some point between twenty-four hours and a few days from now, I will:
Vote up all interesting, relevant ...
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votes
5answers
38 views
Shisha Ushmonim Umeya - mi yodeya?
Who knows one hundred eighty-six?
Please cite/link your sources, if possible. At some point at least twenty-four hours from now, I will:
Upvote all interesting answers.
Accept the best answer.
Go ...
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vote
1answer
96 views
Did 1 million Ethiopians really attack Israel?
2 Chronicles
14:8 And there came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian with an host of a thousand thousand, and three hundred chariots; and came unto Mareshah.
How could the Ethiopians have an army ...
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vote
6answers
59 views
Shnayim Umeya - mi yodeya?
Who knows one hundred two?
Please cite/link your sources, if possible. At some point at least twenty-four hours from now, I will:
Upvote all interesting answers.
Accept the best answer.
Go on to ...
1
vote
4answers
38 views
Shiv'a Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred seven?
Please cite/link your sources, if possible. At some point at least twenty-four hours from now, I will:
Upvote all interesting answers.
Accept the best answer.
Go on to ...
0
votes
5answers
43 views
Shemona Veshishim Umeya - mi yodeya?
Who knows one hundred sixty-eight?
Please cite/link your sources, if possible. At some point at least twenty-four hours from now, I will:
Upvote all interesting answers.
Accept the best answer.
Go ...
0
votes
2answers
50 views
Tish'a Veshishim Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred sixty-nine?
Please cite/link your sources, if possible.
At some point between twenty-four hours and a few days from now, I will:
Vote up all interesting, relevant answers.
...
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votes
6answers
449 views
Why the vast difference of opinion about the age of the Universe?
5770 and 13,000,000,000 is a big difference!
I am looking for a good explanation to the difference opinion of the age of the universe. Please help me out!
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votes
1answer
213 views
When saying the Mi SheBerach prayer for a sick amputee, do you say “for his 248 limbs”?
The standard text of the Mi She-Berach prayer for the sick asks that G-d send healing "to his 248 limbs and 365 sinews."
What if someone, G-d forbid, lost a foot a few years ago; and now prayers are ...
1
vote
1answer
56 views
Shemona Veshishim Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred sixty-eight?
Please cite/link your sources, if possible.
At some point between twenty-four hours and a few days from now, I will:
Vote up all interesting, relevant answers.
...
1
vote
5answers
62 views
Shiv'a Veshishim Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred sixty-seven?
Please cite/link your sources, if possible.
At some point between twenty-four hours and a few days from now, I will:
Vote up all interesting, relevant answers.
...
2
votes
4answers
45 views
Shisha Veshishim Umatayim - mi yodeya?
Who knows two hundred sixty-six?
Please cite/link your sources, if possible.
At some point between twenty-four hours and a few days from now, I will:
Vote up all interesting, relevant answers.
...
