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Orientation of Haman's Sons' Beam

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Chazal contradicting science

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First-born in a case of two wives

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Why didn't the Jews of Persia leave after Haman's decree?

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Halachicly sound ways to bookmark on Shabbat

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Being MeChadesh Torah saves lives

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Scam baiting in Halacha

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Star coming from Jacob?

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Star of David with cross inside [duplicate]

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Folding chairs/tables on Shabbat

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Maharal on lentils

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