Questions tagged [jewish-books]
Books about or of Judaism
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Dealing with anger
What is a good sefer or even book that helps people with a problem with getting angry?
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Me'or Einayim-The Maharal
What was the reason that the Me'or Einayim by Azariah deRossi's was considered problematic and what is its Historical development and signifigance of this book Basicly what was all the fuss about?
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Pronunciation of משנה הלכות
Are R' Menashe Klein's volumes of responsa pronounced "Mishna Halachos" or "Mishaneh Halachos"? Can someone provide the grammatical explanation please?
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Did any Achronim comment on the American Revolutionary or Civil Wars?
I've heard that for instance, in the 1800s, the American rabbis in the South were pro-slavery, and the American rabbis in the North opposed to it. But what were the views towards America of the more-...
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Deleting files containing G-d's Name / taking the host device into the bathroom
Is there any issue regarding deleting electronic files with G-d's Name in them?
Also, is there any issue with taking such a device into the bathroom?
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What are the essential books which every religious Jew should own? [closed]
What Jewish religious books should one consider when starting a Jewish Library in their home? A set of Shas (Talmud) and the Shulchan Orech (Code of Jewish Law) are the obvious ones, What else should ...
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