Ask the Rabbi

Due to limited resources, the Ask the Rabbi service is intended for Jews of little background with nowhere else to turn. People with questions in Jewish law should consult their local rabbi. Note that this is not a homework service!

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Two Days of Yom Tov

I live in England and want to know: Why do we celebrate one day of Yom Kippur, but two days of the other holidays? What's the... difference? »

Moses’s Cushite Wife

Who was the Ethiopian (Cushite) wife that Moses took (Numbers 12:1)? Is she the same wife as Jethro’s daughter Zipporah whom Moses earlier married... »

Why First-borns Killed?

It has always bothered me why all of the first-borns in Egypt had to suffering in that final, devastating plague. There is no mention in the verses... »

Cooking and Using Fire on Yom Tov

I recently read that you are allowed to use fire on Yom Tov, unlike Shabbat. Can you explain if this is the case and what it... means? »

Why Do We Shake the Lulav?

Why do we shake the lulav in different directions? What is the significance of it? »

Blessings on Thunder and Lightning

Yesterday evening a powerful thunderstorm came out of nowhere. I found myself jolted to attention and literally cowering – covering my ears at... »

Torah versus Talmud?

I'm hoping that you can clarify a few terms that are not clear for me. What is the difference between Torah, Talmud, Mishnah, Gemara and Midrash. If... »

Girls' Names

A Non-Jew's Search for Love Yields the Discovery of a Lifetime

Boys' Names

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