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Skipping tachanun

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Why does the Chasan perform Bedeken?

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If a man converts to Judaism, does his already-Jewish son have to follow the custom his father decides to follow?

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Did Bartenura really mention this minhag?

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Is there any source for not sharing a baby's name before the bris?

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Which parent names the first child?

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