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Did the Rosh (Rabbeinu Asher) describe the culture clash moving from medieval Germany to Spain? [closed]
Rabbi Asher (the "Rosh") moved from medieval Germany to Spain. I know he describes some different halachic practices that were done in Spain (e.g. linen tzitzis); but does he describe the difference i …
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Who was the first Chasidishe Rabbi to settle in the USA? [closed]
Who was the first Chasidishe Rabbi to settle in the USA? Where did he settle?
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Can a person who is under a Nazarite Vow, keep Pesach? [duplicate]
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Nozir and four cups of wine
Is it possible to continue a Nazarite vow and still participate in Passover?
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many traditions are deep rooted, and thusly fought over (why?) ......but don't we have bigge... [closed]
why are so many of these traditions, if not really based in halacha, or real traditions (eg halacha/kabbalah) considered so important? like who really cares how we cut our fingernails and in what orde …
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how do we get out of non-achdus and golus? [duplicate]
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What are some practical things we can do to bring Moshiach?
Given that we are still in galus (physical as well as spiritual exile), and given that our sages tell us the …
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What is the earliest time to daven maariv during the week? [duplicate]
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When is the earliest time you can daven ma'ariv during the week?
On Shabbos one could accept Shabbos early and thereby daven Maariv early. During the week, when there is …
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saying בריך שמיה before הוצאה [duplicate]
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Is B'rich Shmei said while the Torah sits in the Aron, or as it's held (by whom?)
I know that the Shaare Efrayim and Igros Moshe say that the congregation should start s …
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Stepping back, forward and bouncing 3 times, after Shmoneh Esrei [duplicate]
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"Jumping" at the end of Shemoneh Esrei
Most questions about Shmoneh Esreh appear written and responded to by men. So this is asked by and for women who might want to an …
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Bris vs. critical thinking? [closed]
If I consider the Bris Milah unconscionable in the context of my own (someday) son, what are the alternatives?
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Malachi on tithing [closed]
What is Malachi (or G-d through Malachi's mouth, or whatever) supposed to mean about tithing? Why did we have to pay full price to priests that offered impure sacrifices? Or am I missing the point?
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Virgo Constellation in the Torah [closed]
It is known that Elul is Besulah which in its secular name is Virgo where did this constellation come from according to our Torah sources?
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Gematrias or Roshei Taivos for the year 5772 [closed]
Looking for Gematrios of phrases and/or Roshei Teivos that are appropiate for the year 5772 (by adding up to either 5772 or 772, which is the accepted numerical abbreviation for the year after convent …
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Are there any good podcasts in Hebrew? [closed]
One of the things I'm missing in the US is lack of easy access to spoken modern Hebrew. Can anyone recommend a good podcast featuring news (as well as possibly other subjects) in Hebrew for offline li …
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Resources for the Kulot (leniencies) that the Rabbanut in Israel Takes [duplicate]
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Mehadrin vs. Non Mehadrin
I am preparing a chabura on the leniencies that the Rabbanut in Israel takes. With the understanding that the various Rabbanut branches around …
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Why are there so many accounts of the Hebrews' killing their neighbors and so few of their b... [closed]
I know everybody was attacking everybody in those days, but still why are there so few examples of the Hebrews setting an example of kindness to the poor, weak or even being kind? Instead, the solutio …