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Q. Why would different calendars list different times for the end of Yom Kippur?

A. (1) Check to be sure they’re from the same region. Depending on the longitude and latitude – timing differs. (2) There are several opinions in Jewish Law in terms of defining “dark”...

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Q. Where can I do “Tashlich” around here, and until when?

A. WHAT: “Tashlich” is a prayer ceremony said near a body of “living” water (i.e. with fish) “casting away our sins” and asking for G-d’s protection for the New Year...

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Q. What’s the difference between Revenge and Punishment?

A. Revenge is a subjective, personal, wild form of justice, untempered by objectivity and truth. Often the focus of revenge is a sense of satisfaction or enjoyment, while punishment is about consequence, and...

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Q. What is Borscht?

A. A traditional Russian beet soup. There are all kinds, some with vegetables and/or sour cream, others may have meat chunks or eggs. It can be served hot or cold. The commercial variety (you often see near ...

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Q. Is it Shabbos, Shabbat, or Sabbath?

A. All of the above. Shabbos is the Ashkenasic pronunciation, Shabbat is Sefardic and Modern Hebrew and Sabbath is English possibly based on Latin or Greek. Shabbos House is called this way, even though it r...