Does Hosting Count as Giving Tzedaka?
Let us first distinguish between different cases of hachnasat orchim. If one’s guest is poor enough to deserve...
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Dealing With the Tensions of a Complex Upbringing
There are, of course, many factors (including subjective ones) that help determine what the best educational and societal...
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Full Body Scans for Security
We will base our answer regarding the situation as it appears to exist at this time (subject to...
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Refraining from Sitting in a Parent’s Seat
The Torah commands us to show respect (kavod) to our parents and to treat them with awe (mora)....
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Origin of the Practice of Men Covering Their Heads
The practice of men covering their heads has evolved toward increased stringency after the times of the Talmud,...
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The Origins and Nuances of Our Nation’s Names
The names Hebrews (Ivrim , in Hebrew) and Israelites are now used almost interchangeably, along with the...
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Netilat Yadayim and Hygienic Concerns
The Shulchan Aruch deals with the issue of one who leaves the bathroom and is ready to eat....
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Short Haircuts
The similar prohibitions not to “round off” the sides of one’s head (i.e., not to remove peyot) and...
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Incomplete Standing for Modim D’Rabbanan and to Honor Talmidei Chachamim
The same actions in the different contexts are based on different sources and apparently on different logic. The...
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A Beracha on the Mitzva to Write a Sefer Torah
This question, which we have not found discussed directly by the Rishonim, has several suggested answers in the...
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Removing Tattoos Before Conversion
It would be irresponsible to advise you whether or not you should convert without knowing you personally. However,...
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Ribbit{&&} – Discount on Rent for an Apartment for its Buyer
From a reading of the contract, it is clear that December 1 was not the time the sale...
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