Linked Questions
18 questions linked to/from Reliable Ask-a-Rabbi Websites
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Anonymous Shaila Lines [duplicate]
As in, a method of asking a halachic question to a qualified halachic expert Rabbi, anonymously.
Is there a collection of verified, reputable "anonymous shaila lines", by country or city? If ...
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Where can I get a qualified rabbinic authority who will agree to advise over the phone? [duplicate]
I'm in a very complicated situation which requires the advice of a competent individual. Due to the various details I need to remain anonymous. Where can I get a qualified rabbinic authority who will ...
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Why is it necessary to ask a Rabbi?
In various places on this site, including the FAQ, we have the following disclaimer:
Like Wikipedia, this site makes no guarantee of validity, and does not offer professional (particularly rabbinic)...
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What's a good website for asking questions about Jewish life and learning and getting crowd-sourced answers?
What's a good website for asking questions about Jewish life and learning and getting crowd-sourced answers?
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Is the lemon slice added to a soda in many bars a problem kosher-wise?
Many bars (and hotel lobbies) will add a lemon wedge to the top of a glass of soda; often it's used to differentiate between Diet Coke (gets the lemon) and regular Coke (no lemon).
Does this pose a ...
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Who is Moshiach Ben Joseph and what does/did he do?
I am asking this as someone who has never heard of Moshiach Ben Joseph. I would appreciate detailed answers, or maybe links to places that explain it.
I have been interested in Judaism for a long ...
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How do I find answers to sensitive questions I can't ask my rabbi?
I have a halachic question of a sexual nature that I feel I can't ask my rabbi. Where can I get such questions answered? Are there rabbis knowledgeable in this area who are willing to answer ...
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How to get an urgent answer if your local rabbi isn't reachable
I think many frum people have been in the situation of needing time-sensitive help with a halachic question, but not having access to their/any rabbi. What resources such as hotlines are available to ...
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Consulting a local orthodox rabbi if there isn't one?
For questions where I'm supposed to consult my local orthodox rabbi, if there isn't one, what am I supposed to do? There is a LOR in the city where I live (a Chabad shliach) but he frequently declares ...
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Is a woman allowed to break her hymen by herself?
Many friends have told me about their personal horror stories and physical pain, when consummating their marriage, that caused them panic attacks.
Is it permitted for a woman to break her hymen by ...
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Are old-fashioned razors kosher?
Picture a razor, similar to the one shown below:
It's a Merkur #180 model. If you can tell from the picture, the bottom part of the razor protects the skin against the blade. Nonetheless, the blade ...
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How to find a Rabbi [duplicate]
Throughout this site, there are directives to ask your local Rabbi. Over here are some excellent answers that explain why one should ask a Rabbi.
But how does one go about finding a Rabbi to ask?
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Are there high level poskim who are easily accessible?
I often have Halachic questions that upon approaching local Orthodox rabbonim, I don't feel comfortable with their psak. I know enough to know that they don't have a complete grasp of halacha but I ...
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What's the procedure for seeking a psak?
I need a psak on a complicated (to me) halachic issue. I'm not currently affiliated with a shul, so I have no daily contact with rabbanim, and I've never needed a psak before. How does one do this? ...
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Male equivalent to yoatzot.org
Are there any Ask-a-Rabbi websites that are geared specifically towards questions regarding Taharas Hamishpachah (i.e. marriage, sexuality, and men's health), parallel to yoatzot.org, from which I ...
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