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307 Questions

Does the Torah discuss aliens?

Is one allowed to smoke Marijuana?

Is one allowed to smoke?

Is one allowed to kill false witnesses to his own capital crime?

Does Jewish Law Recognize Bankruptcy?

Can I make a mikvah using artificial rain?

What does “to confuse the Satan” mean and why does it work?

What is the source of the Magen Dovid (Star of David)?

What defines a country to be a legitimate country?

What is the hetter for yeshivas to daven a Hoiche Kedusha?

First time lighting Chanuka candles is on second night

Who is worthy of reciting the blessing “שנתן מחכמתו לבשר ודם” on?

What is the status of a Kli Shemelachto LeIssur that's only used for Pikuach Nefesh?

How much must one do to to sign a contract?

What Halachot apply to serving on jury duty?

Can someone who lives in Israel visit Eilat?

Was Darius Jewish?

What does this pointing hand symbol mean?

Why don't Rabbinic fasts end by Ben Hashmashot?

Sukkah on public property in the Soviet Union for Lubavitchers

Why are people going back to paskining like the Rambam?

Maaser Deductibles

How could Rav be disproved?

What was the attitude of Rabbonim regarding Purim Torah?

Is Listening to a Torah Tape considered Talmud Torah? [duplicate]

Can Mamzeirim live?

What happened to the Eirev Rav?

STa"M on which children disagree

What should a woman who can only do Chalitza do if her Yevam can't do it?

Dreams in Judaism?