Linked Questions
19 questions linked to/from Reliable Ask-a-Rabbi Websites
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Selling chametz if two people share a house?
I was just wondering a general law about the sale of chametz (specifically through chabad.org but also in general), that if two people jointly own a house, then should they each individually fill out ...
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power went off Bishul Akum
If a Jew turned on a portable burner for a non Jew to cook pancakes and the switch for power went off,but the actual metal is hot enough to cook on without any power,if the non Jew turns it back on is ...
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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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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 ...