Conversion During Omer
Hello, I am going through a conversion process, I was suppose to have the conversion done on lag b omer. The Rabbi has changed his opinion and arranging a beit din in the coming week. Are there any sources that negate this practice that it should be done on or after lag b omer?
translation of word.
in gen.32:28, and hosea 12:3+4, the word power is used three times, once in genesis and twice in hosea. the original word is sarah, with the same spelling and pronunciation as the moms name. my question is, where did they get that interpretation from?,, and where can i see that name used that same way […]
Going on a Cruise over Shabbat
Shalom, Just wanted to know if its allowed to be on a cruise that starts before Shabbat and ends on Shabbat morning. Toda
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?
