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Do Tefilin need to be painted with “special” ink?
When painting tefillin, are there any requirements regarding the ink (other than the need to be black)? Or is any ink okay to use?
Like in the comments to this answer, shoe polish is recommended. Is ...
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How do married women whose professions are physically demanding cover their hair?
I'm assuming that somewhere in the world there are observant married women who work as police officers, builders, and other physically demanding jobs where an ordinary scarf, hat, or wig may not stay ...
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Is there an Artscroll edition of Tikkun Chatzot?
I'd like to start saying Tikkun Chatzot, but I don't think it exists in any of the siddurim I have (Tefilas Shlomo, Schottenstein Ed. Interlinear, Complete Artscroll Siddur). Does Artscroll offer a ...
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Is there a chart which details the major common pronunciations of Hebrew?
I learned how to pronounce Hebrew from the book "Teach Yourself to Read Hebrew" which describes pronunciation with Sephardic vocalization. For example, patach and kamatz, according to the book, are ...
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Where can I get dark blue Techelet for my tzizit and talit?
I want to buy some techelet and white tzizit. I want the techelet to match the color in this picture and to be made by Ptil Tekhelet foundation. However, when I try to contact them on their website I ...
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Powdered Milk - Chalav Yisroel
I have a child with a milk allergy. He will be undergoing a "baked milk" food challenge shortly. For this I need to bake him muffins with powdered milk.
I have found several brands of kosher powdered ...
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Reliable Ask-a-Rabbi Websites
There are some times on this site where questioners will be directed to "ask their Rabbi." While it's always optimal to have such people discuss the question with their own Rabbi (and such action ...
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Beginning a comprehensive study of Moreh N'vuchim
A friend of mine would like to begin learning Moreh N'vuchim seriously and is unsure of exactly where/with what to start.
What is the best version out there of the book itself?
Are there any ...
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Is there a good visual companion to Tanach?
I'm looking for a visual companion to Tanach, i.e. maps, charts, and timelines. So when I'm learning Sefer Yehoshua, for example, I can see maps that chart the various battles and such.
Are there any ...
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Do they still print g'maras with regular Torah Or?
It used to be the standard for many many years that each in-text quotation of a Biblical verse in the Vilna edition Talmud Bavli had a little circle before the first word, which corresponded to a ...
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Books on the significance of the months in the Jewish calendar
I am looking for books/sefarim (Hebrew or English) that discuss the different months of the Jewish year, and their overall significance in relation to:
Zodiac Signs
Tribes
Chagim
Animals
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What are the most essential Jewish websites?
What websites are essential bookmarks on a Jew's internet browser? I am thinking broadly of resources like a place to get online texts or a particularly good blog etc...
Please include links as well ...
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Good books for non-Jews who are interested in understanding Judaism, especially branches of Orthodox judaism
I have found that the first thing to do when you want to learn something about a subject, is to start with the idea that you know absolutely nothing. I understand, for example, that Judaism has ...
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Sefira Reminder
Does anyone know of a service that emails you a sefirah reminder,better yet a text ,for free?
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Using The Washington Haggadah
Yesterday, Harvard University Press released a haggadah which is a reproduction of a manuscript written in 1478 and held by the Library of Congress. It can be purchased on Amazon.
If I bought this, ...
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What is your favorite haggadah? [closed]
There are many classic and modern haggadot. Any recommendations? If so, why? And if available online (such as at HebrewBooks), please provide a link.
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Sephardi Matza - Is it available commercially?
Is there anywhere to purchase Sephardi Matzos commercially in the USA?
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Where can I get the free Hebrew text of the Siddur or Benching?
Where can I get the text of the siddur/prayer book (or at least benching/grace, mincha/afternoon prayer, and/or ma'ariv/evening prayer) in a free computer friendly format? I'd like to be able to make ...
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Where can I find the current water level of the Kineret to see the effect of mentioning Morid Hageshem?
Throughout the winter we pray Mashiv HaRuach UMorid HaGeshem. My understanding is that it is said for Eretz Yisroel dwellers (unlike V'sain Tal Umatar LBracha which is said for your locale). As we ...
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Books/Seforim Similar to Ezra Zion Malamed's “Mefarshei Ha'Mikra”
Does anyone know any books/seforim similar to Ezra Zion Malamed's "Mefarshei Ha'Mikra, which is a book that goes through the methodology of many meforshim and also examples of pasukim and their ...
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Online tanach with qamatz qatan marked?
Although there are many places to find the Tanach online, I'd like to find one where qamatz qatan is specially marked. Preferably free, of course, though I'll take what I can get. Does anyone know of ...
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How do you obtain Dole/Fresh Express bagged romaine lettuce with a Star-K on it?
I know some stores tend to stock it, some don't.
One year before Pesach I tried contacting a produce wholesaler (we were having lots of company) regarding buying a case of it -- they said they ...
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Purim donation card sources
What are some organizations that produce "Money was donated for Matanot Le'evyonim in your honor in lieu of Mishloach Manot" cards, with national, international, or Israeli scope?
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what to throw at a bridegroom
Any suggestions as to what should be thrown at someone when he gets an aliya on the Shabas before his wedding? Suggestions should take into account any considerations deemed appropriate (and adding to ...
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Seeking “Netiv Binah”
Can anyone find the full 5 volumes of Netiv Binah (a Sefer on Tefillah) online?
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Seridei Ha'Eish by Yechiel Yaakov Weinberg
Does anyone know where I can find the sefer Seridei Ha'Eish online? I want to find it for free, but at the very least, does anyone know of the cheapest price for me to buy it?
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Secret Cholent ingredient
Does anyone know of any secret cholent ingredients to give it a knock out taste?
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can someone recommend a niggunim / jewish melodies book
i read notes well enough to sing them. i need two things:
niggunim/jewish melodies song book
niggunim/jewish melodies ADVANCED for piano
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Is there anywhere that you can buy Kosher non Glatt meat?
When you go shopping, it seems that they only offer Glatt Kosher. I would imagine non Glatt would be cheaper. Is there anywhere that someone who is not Makpid (It is an American post world war ...
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Biography on Rav Hirsch
Anyone know of any good (i.e. non-hagiographical) biographies on Rav Samson Rafael Hirsch zt"l?
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Web sites where I can post divrei Torah
Can anyone suggest a good site where I can post a weekly list of marei mekomos in Ramban on the Parsha?
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Are there any national brands of tuna that are Bishul Yisroel?
Are there any national brands of tuna in the USA that are Bishul Yisroel?
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Learning Medieval Arabic
Anyone know of a good book to learn Arabic in order to unlock the Moreh Nevuchim and other seforim?
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Loshon Harah in Restaurant Reviews
There is a website and iPhone app that contain a listing of kosher restaurants. In addition, one feature is the listing of 'star-ratings' and reviews by users. Are there any halachic ramifications ...
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Jewish Android Apps
Does anyone have a suggestion of any useful Jewish Andriod Apps currently available?
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Are there any brands of mustard powder (flour) that are kosher for Passover for Sephardim?
Prepared mustard (containing vinegar and the like) is certainly not kosher for Passover. According to Ashkenazic practice, the mustard plant itself is included in "kitniot" and prohibited on ...
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What size hex nut will properly fit a standard chanukah candle?
I have many a childhood memory of "helping" to make a chanukiyah out of a block of wood and eight hex nuts glued down to it (often with 2 more stacked in the center for shamash); each hex nut was ...
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Best Site for Reading/Listening to Great Divrei Torah
What are some good sites for Divrei Torah, and what are the strengths of each?
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Good Place Online For Cheap Seforim
Any one know where to get cheap seforim online? I mean real seforim.....not digital ones.
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Good Jewish Blogs about the Modern Hebrew language? [closed]
Are there any good Jewish Blogs about the Modern Hebrew language?
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Dealing with anger
What is a good sefer or even book that helps people with a problem with getting angry?
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Kosher Electric Shavers
Which electric shavers are halakhically acceptable for shaving a man's beard?
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Kosher wine recommendations
When people go away for shabbos they often bring along a gift to their hosts. What is a good Kosher wine - not too dry - that you can give for less than $20?
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How is an eruv string usually attached to a lechi (pole/upright)?
I know that when building an eruv, the string has to go over the top of the lechi (pole/upright). This document had some great illustrations.
I'm just curious, which method is most durable? Which ...
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Is there a good children's parsha book that's focused on pshat, not midrash?
Is there a good children's parsha book that's focused on pshat, not midrash?
Something like a Little Midrash Says, but based on just the psukim (simple verses), not all the medrish?
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How do you illuminate your sukkah? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Advice for Lighting in a Sukkah
How do you keep your sukkah well-lit?
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What do sukkahmobiles use for schach, and how do they keep it fastened?
Are they able to drive the sukkahmobile without the schach falling off? (If you allow cable-ties you're all set, but if not ...)
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Text of S'lichos Online
Is there any fully digital (i.e. searchable) edition of the סליחות? Is it publicly available online?
