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Q. What’s a “Sheva Brachos”?

A. For a full week after marriage, the celebration continues. Each meal family and friends enjoy together with the bride and groom, is a Sheva Brachos meal, with 7 special blessings recited by guests, follow...

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Q. Does the Talmud say anything about the shape of the world?

A. Sure does. The Jerusalem Talmud (1900 years old), quoted in Tosefos (900 year old commentary printed alongside the Babylonian Talmud) says “the world is circular as a ball” (Talmud Avodah Zara...

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Q. Is Veal Kosher?

A. According to the strictly technical rules of Kosher, and if it is prepared according to Kosher Law, Yes. Some Jews don’t feel comfortable with eating veal because of the conditions in which most suc...

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Q. Why are Bar-Mitzvahs at 13, and Bat Mitzvahs at 12?

A. Don’t you know? Girls mature earlier.… Read the rest

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Q. Why is the Jewish New Year in September? 

A. Well, The Jewish New Year follows a totally different calendar. Depending on the year, the Jewish New Year can fall at the tail end of September, too. Generally speaking, September seems to be a more re...