The Pesach Seder has its Four Questions. Shavuot raises its own questions too.
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So, what is the connection between Shmita to Mount Sinai
There is a well known phrase in Israel that Rabbis and politicians like to use someone gives a wrong answer.
Read MoreEmunah, Faith, and Happiness
Based on this the Rambam says that a person can never be happy without Emunah. Emunah is the best remedy for stability in turbulent times
Read MoreAm Yisrael at the Sea
In the story of Kriyat Yam Suf, it says twice in two different Psukim: Am Yisrael came within the sea on the dry land, and the water was a wall for them on the right and on the left. There are two differences between these two verses that can teach us significant lessons.
Read MoreThe Laws of Toveling Dishes
As it is written in the Shulcan Aruch, one way to beautify the mitzvah of the Seder is to use fancy tableware. Many people may also buy new cookware and appliances for Pesach. All of these items may need to be toveled.
Read MoreThe Laws of Erev Pesach
The Gemara in Pesachim (Daf 3b) says that one is forbidden to work on Erev Pesach after midday.
Read MoreParashat Terumah
And they will take a donation from me
Read MoreParashat Yitro
Who should be the Chazan? How do you choose?
Read MoreYou Are Standing Here Today
You are standing today, all of you, before HaShem, your G-d: Your heads, your tribes, your elders, and your officers – all the men of Israel.
Read MoreWearing a Smart Watch on Shabbat
Is one allowed to wear a smartwatch on Shabbat?
Read MoreConfessions Between Sets of Shofer Blasts
Is it permissible to recite the order of confession printed in most Rosh Hashanah prayer books between the sets of the shofar blasts?
Read MoreDaily Birkat Kohanim?
Why do kohanim in Ashkenazi synagogues outside of Eretz Yisrael only bless the congregation on Yom Tov, and what should an Ashkenazi kohen do when praying in a Sepharadi minyan during any other day?
Read MoreCan a Jew Ask Another Jew to do Labor on Shabbat?
Is an Ashkenazi Jew allowed to ask a Sepharadi Jew to do labor for him on Shabbat that he himself is not allowed to do but the Sepharadi Jew is allowed, and vice versa?
Read MoreWhen Tish'a B'Av Falls on Shabbat
Are there any restrictions on Shabbat when the Fast of Tish'a B'Av falls out on Shabbat?
Read MoreCutting or Trimming Your Hair During the Three Weeks
May a person cut or trim their hair during the Three Weeks?.
Read MoreRelying on an Eruv on Shabbat
Can a Sepharadi rely on an eruv made out of tzurot hapetah to carry on Shabbat?
Read MoreLiving in Erez Yisrael
What would be the best decision for a person who earns a good living, their children are going to good schools and are very successful in learning Torah, but they have a very strong desire to move to Eretz Yisrael?
Read MoreSaying Tefilat Haderech
Why do some people omit Hashem's name when reciting Tefilat Haderech, and when is the best time to say this beracha during the journey?
Read MoreAlarms on Shabbat
If one is in a place on Shabbat where an alarm is activated when the door opens, do they need to prevent other people from opening the door if they are definitely unaware that the alarm is active?
Read MoreShavuot Night Learning
What are the important things that we should be aware when we are awake and learning all night on Shavuot?
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