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Q. According to the strict observance of Shabbos, can I floss my teeth?

A. For a very strict Shabbos observer there are some problems. But if you floss religiously all the other 6 days of the week you should be OK flossing-wise. Generally speaking, this isn’t the most cent...

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Q. Where does the name “Jew” come from?

A. Judah. That’s just one tribe you ask? First of all Judah was the dominant tribe of the Southern Kingdom which is where most Jews today descend from. We are also named Jew, based on a phrase from t...

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Q. Why is the Jewish New Year on a different date each year?

A. We’re on a different calendar. The Secular calendar follows the Solar Cycle of 365 days each year, while the Jewish calendar follows the Lunar Cycle of 354 days (yet we are different than the Muslim...

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Q. Is the number 42 special in Judaism?

A. Actually it is. The Jews rested / camped in 42 places on their way from the Exodus to the Land of Israel. Also, one of our prayers, “Ana B’Koach” said on Friday Night, has mystical backg...