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Did King David's parents abandon him? (Psalm 27)

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Why not two days of Rosh Hodesh, as we have two days of yontif?

asked Apr 20, 2015 at 17:57

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1 answer

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When and why did we stop wearing sackcloth?

asked Aug 9, 2015 at 18:21

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Why no addition to me'ein shalosh for Purim (and Chanukka)?

asked Mar 5, 2015 at 14:45

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Are there multiple levels of treif?

asked Mar 1, 2020 at 11:47

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Who is counted in an "outdoor minyan" defined? How should the minyan be run?

asked Mar 15, 2020 at 12:08

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How can there be only two Halachic witnesses at a large wedding?

asked Jan 14, 2019 at 16:15

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Why are we so concerned about 1/2 of 1% (Golden Calf episode)

asked Mar 9, 2015 at 1:21

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What happened to the Mixed Multitude?

asked Mar 10, 2015 at 10:28

10 votes

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Why do the first born fast on erev Pesach?

asked Mar 12, 2015 at 1:39

9 votes

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Why is raising taxes in the the last, 3 verse chapter of Megilat Esther?

asked Mar 1, 2015 at 0:02

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Any practical tips for leaning when seated in an armless dining-room chair?

asked Mar 15, 2015 at 23:28

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How many people are needed to eat a korban pesach in one night?

asked May 16, 2016 at 15:46

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Can/may a kohen gadol become a nazir?

asked Nov 1, 2015 at 14:32

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386 views

Why did Pharaoh believe Joseph's dream interpretation?

asked Dec 13, 2016 at 0:50

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Why not send a substitute for Benyamin (sources)?

asked Jan 2, 2017 at 15:36

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Why did it take 2 days in the city of Shushan?

asked Feb 27, 2015 at 14:11

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Do you force yourself to eat Shalosh Seuda if you are not hungry?

asked Feb 22, 2015 at 0:05

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Did manna fall on yontif?

asked Jul 30, 2015 at 18:39

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Why no repetition of the Shema in shul?

asked Feb 25, 2015 at 14:10

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Where were the Luchos for the year before the Mishkan was erected?

asked Jul 31, 2016 at 13:08

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How/best places to find time to think/reflect during RH/YK davening?

asked Sep 3, 2018 at 13:10

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Parshas Zachor when one can't get a Minyan?

asked Mar 4, 2020 at 16:02

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Must maariv be said before the seder?

asked Apr 18, 2019 at 13:49

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Did the Rambam or the Ramban correspond with Tosafists?

asked May 29, 2019 at 13:20

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How many fled to the Cities of Refuge?

asked Sep 17, 2019 at 19:09

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Why say tachanun in mincha on 13 Iyar if you won't on 14 Iyar?

asked Jun 20, 2018 at 14:24

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Davening alone on the yamim noraim

asked Aug 18, 2020 at 2:55

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What are the practicalities of getting a Get nowadays?

asked Oct 25, 2015 at 2:06

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1 answer

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Why two lambs to make a meal for Isaac?

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Did King David's parents abandon him? (Psalm 27)

Why not two days of Rosh Hodesh, as we have two days of yontif?

When and why did we stop wearing sackcloth?

Why no addition to me'ein shalosh for Purim (and Chanukka)?

Are there multiple levels of treif?

Who is counted in an "outdoor minyan" defined? How should the minyan be run?

How can there be only two Halachic witnesses at a large wedding?

Why are we so concerned about 1/2 of 1% (Golden Calf episode)

What happened to the Mixed Multitude?

Why do the first born fast on erev Pesach?

Why is raising taxes in the the last, 3 verse chapter of Megilat Esther?

Any practical tips for leaning when seated in an armless dining-room chair?

How many people are needed to eat a korban pesach in one night?

Can/may a kohen gadol become a nazir?

Why did Pharaoh believe Joseph's dream interpretation?

Why not send a substitute for Benyamin (sources)?

Why did it take 2 days in the city of Shushan?

Do you force yourself to eat Shalosh Seuda if you are not hungry?

Did manna fall on yontif?

Why no repetition of the Shema in shul?

Where were the Luchos for the year before the Mishkan was erected?

How/best places to find time to think/reflect during RH/YK davening?

Parshas Zachor when one can't get a Minyan?

Must maariv be said before the seder?

Did the Rambam or the Ramban correspond with Tosafists?

How many fled to the Cities of Refuge?

Why say tachanun in mincha on 13 Iyar if you won't on 14 Iyar?

Davening alone on the yamim noraim

What are the practicalities of getting a Get nowadays?

Why two lambs to make a meal for Isaac?