Havdala when Shabbos follows Rosh Hashana
This year the second day of Rosh Hashana falls on a Sunday. Do we make Havdala or not when we say Kiddush?
A gentile coming for a Rosh Hashana meal
I wanted to invite a gentile to eat with us on Rosh Hashana. Is there some law concerning the festival meals I should be careful about?
Fasting during Elul
Is it permissible to fast every day before Rosh Hashana? My husband has been fasting and I would like to know if it’s a good thing.
Asking for forgiveness after it was denied
Should I ask for forgiveness before Yom Kippur from a person who wouldn’t forgive me last year despite me asking him 3 times?
Saying Selichot in the afternoon
Is it OK to say Selichot at 3:30 in the afternoon?
Lashon Harah when person is not present
I am having a dispute with a friend. Recently it came out in a discussion that I dont think she speaks very kindly about her employees, and she countered by saying “It s not like theyre in the room.” I said it was still not very nice, as at the very least werent there to […]
Definition of being Jewish
Please can you tell me how to find out if I am maybe from Jewish or Hebrew Descent
Can the last week of the year rectify the whole year?
What is the source of the saying that the last week of the year can atone for and rectify the entire year? For example, can the last Monday of the year atone for all the Mondays?
Taking out frozen challahs on Rosh Hashana
Can one take frozen challahs out of the freezer on the first festival day for the second festival day?
The second day of Rosh Hashana and the festivals
What is the difference between the second day of Rosh Hashana and the second day of the festivals which is kept outside of Israel?
