Picture of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai
What does Jewish law say about the picture of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai that is shown all over? How did they have his picture after so many years? Do they know who drew him, and when?
Preparing for a party during the Omer
I am a first grade teacher and we are making a siddur party after Lag B’Omer. Can I teach the children songs and prepare for the party during the Omer days?
Temple on Temple Mount
I would like to know more about the meaning of the Art of the Scroll painting entitled.. The Temple Descends From On High. It further states “This piece was painted to describe an ethereal feeling of G‑d causing the Holy Temple to descend from the Heavens to the mountains of Jerusalem.” Please explain further the […]
Muktzah
I have a chavrusa who has some kind of mental illness. He comes on Shabbos to learn with a dog. He confided in me that he does not daven Shacharis. While learning, he puts his dog on the chair and plays with it, even though it is muktza. The dog offends other people. What should […]
Lag B’Omer and the Bar Kochba rebellion
Is there any connection between Lag B’Omer and the Bar Kochba rebellion? Does it appear in any Jewish sources?
Conversion
Im not a Jew but I found out that I connect to Jewish origin ancestry. Ive been yearning for conversion but I dont know where to start, please advice.
Overlook Worldly Concerns
The rambam in the end of dayos, implies that if someone does something against you, you should just try to forget it. This sounds a bit difficult?
Birthday during the Omer
Can I celebrate a birthday party for my husband, whose 40th birthday will occur during the Omer? I became religious 16 years ago and my husband isn’t there yet and because of that we have many problems.
Services in a Nursing Home
Can a temple hold services in a nursing home. Seperate area
Kiruv in South Africa
Hi Rabbi I am a south african lady who would like to know more about orthodox Judaism and the Torah
