Hasid Umot Haolam
May a chassid umot ha olam do more mitzvot than the seven mitzvot?
Feeling Jewish
Ive been raised an Assyrian Christian but the past 3 years Ive felt an over-whelming strong connection to Judaism. Ive been trying to reconstruct a family tree, because I feel deep within that I might have jewish lineage. Im exploring the jewish faith, listening to lectures by different rabbis online. Have you ever had anyone […]
Wedding on Rosh Chodesh Iyar
Can a wedding be held on Rosh Chodesh Iyar, where the bride is Sephardi and the groom is Ashkenazi?
Bircat Hachodesh
I stayed home from shul yesterday, not well, and in davening at home forgot that it was Shabbat Mevorchim. Can I say Kuddush HaChidesh today, Sunday in Shachris?
Jealousy/Uncle
Hi Im an uncle (not by blood) to several kids, and I love them dearly and enjoy all the time I get to spend with them. A friend of mine (whos also an uncle, not by blood) to these kids, seems to be the favorite. It makes me feel jealous and I dont know why […]
Bracha on Chocolate
There seems to be a dispute on bracha for dark chocolate. Can I say the bracha haeitz? What % cocao must it be?
Bracha for Smelling Ground Coffee
What is the correct bracha on freshly roasted coffee beans or grounds? “hanotain reiach tov bpeiros”, or “borei minei bsamim”. Is there somewhere where I can look this up?
Gentile working in Kosher restaurant
We are going to open a kosher restaurant soon and my fiance (who hasnt converted yet) will be a part of it. According to the Halacha, what is he allowed to do in the restaurant that wont jeopardize the kosher certification of the food? I know hes not allowed to turn the fire on, or […]
Is Past Life Regression allowed?
Since Judaism believes in gilgul, is it permissible to engage in past life regression?
Changing from Sefard to Ashkenaz
Hi, I am Sphardi, I wanted to know if I can pray in Ashkenaz since I feel more connected to it more. I feel it has a lot of nice things that I dont find in the Sphardi siddur. Thank you!
