A. Kosher means Fit. The diet fit for the Jewish people developed by the Chief Spiritual Nutritionist (and His staff). Some people observe all aspects and regulations of the diet, others do some, still other
A. Peyos, or Peyot. It’s the Hebrew word for Corners, and the word used in the Bible when it says “Don’t cut the corners of your head”.…
A. In the Biblical account of Genesis, at the end of each day G-d says: “And it was good”. Only on 2 days: Tuesday and Friday, does it say “And it was good” TWICE. Double-good. If the
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Q. Why is “Tuesday” a lucky day in Jewish Folklore?
A. I’m not sure, but since he’s from the art department, it seems that it’s from a story in the Talmud (Avoda Zara 19a). Rabbi Chanina ben Tradyon was so dedicated to teaching Torah publicl
A. The Kabbalists felt that the Sefardic version is a bit more spiritual, more in-line andcompatible with Kabbalistic interpretation. Chassidim like to follow the Kabbalists when possible. But, the “Nu
A. We don’t. Shofars are taken from Rams who died naturally, or from those slaughtered for food. P.S. No question is ever out of season.…
A. Why not? It is the most universal of all American holidays. Jews celebrate Thanksgiving everyday, as we have a multitude of blessings and prayers thanking G-d for all the good in our lives. Our family has
A. There’s something I think is no good for all of us, not only Jews. Because American education has gradually removed any mention of G-d from the picture (although the Declaration of Independence* d
A. According to our historic tradition, from the time of Moses until the Rebuilding of the 2nd Temple, we enjoyed an era of Prophecy. (While this era did end, prophetic individuals and Jewish leaders through