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 Q. I need to be in Court as a witness. How do I deal with the Oath on a Bible?

A. You can choose to AFFIRM instead of the Oath, which has the legal ramifications but does not have the same religious implications. This is commonly done. Or, if the issue is the Bible. most Courts will al...

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Q. My uncle has a tattoo, can he be buried in a Jewish cemetery?

A. I get this question all the time, and the answer is Yes. While Jewish Law forbids permanent tattoos, and that’s clear in the Torah – having one does not disqualify a Jew from being buried amon...

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Q. Why do we cover the Challah on Friday Night?

A. Challah recalls the manna bread that sustained the Jews in the wilderness. The Friday double-portion of manna is why we have two loaves of challah on Sabbath. The Manna was covered with a thin layer of de...

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Q. Are animals allowed in a Synagogue?

A. To enter the building you’d have to ask the folks in charge – or whatever appropriate board. To enter the actual room of worship (especially while services are underway) is a different matte...

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Q. Who was Rabbi Yitzchak Arama?

A. A famous Spanish Rabbi, author of the “Akeidas Yitzchak” (Binding of Issac) or “Akeda” for short. It is an important inspirational classic work of Jewish Thought, written prior to ...