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The Torah warns us twelve times about observing the Shabbos

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Everything is in the Torah

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What is the source for Neilas Hachag?

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Guard the Matzos/Mitzvos

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Emunah and failures?

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Looking for “The Jewish rite of circumcision” (1873) by Asher Asher

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Where is G-d's name in Megillat Esther?

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What makes Ksav Arizal unacceptable to some?

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Why is it in the merit of flags that Klall Yisoel becomes worthy to be redeemed?

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What is the distinction between Peshat (the plain meaning of the text) and Mashma’ot Milulit (literal meaning)?

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