From: Bob Mogel in Omaha, Nebraska Dear Rabbi, In the Hebrew Bible it states that in Biblical times people lived to be hundreds of years old. How is this possible given the fact that people don’t live nearly as long today even with the advances in medical technology? Dear Bob Mogel, There are several reasons[…]
From: Christopher in Minneapolis Dear Rabbi, Thank you for your very interesting and informative answers on a variety of Jewish subjects. Perhaps you could give me your opinion on the following: I recently saw a documentary that explained that the Lost Ten Tribes of Israel were exiled to the Far East and settled along the[…]
From: Jenny in Newport Dear Rabbi, I understand that we are to consider the succah as our permanent dwelling during the festival, while our houses are to be considered of secondary importance. For this reason, we are to eat, sleep and otherwise be in the succah as we normally dwell in our homes. My question[…]
From: Marcus in Delaware Dear Rabbi, On Yom Kippur there is a very long list of transgressions that we are supposed to confess about. But I don’t understand why I’m being dictated what I’ve done wrong. Anyway, most of those things don’t even apply to me. I’ve never stolen, had an affair or killed anyone.[…]
From: Scott in Ireland Dear Rabbi, I am uncertain as to why Rosh Hashana, the Day of Judgment, precedes Yom Kippur, the Day of Repentance. Shouldn’t we first repent, and then be judged? Dear Scott, You ask a very good question. And you are right, repentance should precede judgment. In fact, there are several times[…]
From: Christopher in Minneapolis Dear Rabbi, Thank you for your very interesting and informative answers on a variety of Jewish subjects. Perhaps you could give me your opinion on the following: I recently saw a documentary that explained that the Lost Ten Tribes of Israel were exiled to the Far East and settled along the[…]
Based on “A Summary of Halachos of the Three Weeks” by Rabbi Shimon D. Eider This is a continuation of: The Laws of the Three Weeks The Laws of the Nine Days Tisha b’Av is a day of mourning and repentance on which we recall the destruction of the First and Second Temples, and other[…]
Based on “A Summary of Halachos of the Three Weeks” by Rabbi Shimon D. Eider This is a continuation of: The Laws of the Three Weeks In addition to the laws of the Three Weeks that apply to the entire three-week period, during the nine days between the 1st of Av until after Tisha b’Av[…]
Based on “A Summary of Halachos of the Three Weeks” by Rabbi Shimon D. Eider During the three weeks between the 17th of Tammuz until after Tisha b’Av, the custom is to observe some aspects of mourning over the destruction of the Holy Temple. The observance intensifies as Tisha b’Av approaches. (The following is according[…]
From: Christopher in Minneapolis Dear Rabbi, Thank you for your very interesting and informative answers on a variety of Jewish subjects. Perhaps you could give me your opinion on the following: I recently saw a documentary that explained that the Lost Ten Tribes of Israel were exiled to the Far East and settled along the[…]