Torah Q&A
3290 answered questions with cited sources from the Sefaria library.
Shalom ami d'étude^^. Isaac Louria a parlé du shem Alef Hei Vav Yud; que peux tu m'apprendre la-dessus ? Merci.
שָׁלוֹם — Shalom ami ! 🕯️ --- La Question Précise et Honnête d'Abord Avant tout — fidèle à notre méthode : Je dois être honnête avec toi --- Ce que je Peux Con
When did the Jewish community start fasting for tammuz
The fast of the 17th of Tammuz (Shiva Asar b'Tammuz) has its roots going back to the Biblical era, with formal rabbinic codification during or after the Se...
What is considered a good, concise book to learn dikduk?
This is a practical question about resources for learning Hebrew grammar (dikduk — דִּקְדּוּק). The "best" book depends on your level, language of instruction,
What is mi sheberach for healing?
The Mi Sheberach (מִי שֶׁבֵּרַךְ, "May the One who blessed") for healing is a traditional Jewish prayer recited on behalf of someone who is ill, asking God...
If mitzvos tzrichos kavana, why are onsin also mekayim yibum
This is a beautifully sharp question that cuts to the heart of a fundamental tension in halachic theory. The question is: if mitzvos (commandments) require kava
In a minyan, why do we need six people who are fasting for the Fast of the 17th of Tammuz to change the service?
Great question! This touches on the intersection of communal prayer, ta'anit tzibur (public fast), and the laws of tefillah (prayer) on fast days. Key Takeaways
Shalom ! qu'est ce que le har karkom ?
Le Har Karkom est une montagne située dans le désert du Néguev, en Israël, que certains archéologues et chercheurs ont proposé comme site alternatif du Mont Sin
What is said about a wife being taller than her husband
The Torah and rabbinic literature do not prohibit a wife from being taller than her husband, and there is no halachic disqualification for such a marriage. Howe
Why do we say the pasuk ואברהם זקן on Rosh chodesh?
The verse וְאַבְרָהָם זָקֵן בָּא בַּיָּמִים ("And Abraham was old, advanced in days") [Genesis 24:1] is recited on Rosh Chodesh (the New Month) because the...
What is chabad org daily chumash?
The Chabad.org Daily Chumash is a structured program for studying the Torah (Five Books of Moses) on a daily basis, following the weekly parasha (Torah por...
Can i braid a friendahip bracelet on tisha ba av
Making a friendship bracelet on Tisha B'Av is generally prohibited, both because it constitutes melachah (creative work/labor) and because it conflicts with the
What is the Hanukkah prayer and what are the blessings?
The Hanukkah Prayers and Blessings Hanukkah features several prayers and blessings recited during the eight days of the holiday. The central ritual is the...
Can you tell me all the interpretations of "Justice, justice shall you pursue."
"Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue" — Tzedek Tzedek Tirdof (צֶדֶק צֶדֶק תִּרְדֹּף) The verse Deuteronomy 16:20 — "Tzedek tzedek tirdof" — "Justice, justice shal
What is the Jewish prayer for deceased parents?
The primary Jewish prayers recited for deceased parents are Kaddish (Kaddish Yatom — the Mourner's Kaddish) and Yizkor (the memorial prayer). Kaddish is re...
Can you feed your kids hot dogs on Tisha B'Av?
The question of feeding children on Tisha B'Av touches on the halachic distinction between adults, who are obligated to fast, and minors, who are generally not.
What is jewish people pray?
Jewish people pray to God (tefillah — תְּפִלָּה) as an act of connection, devotion, and communication with the Creator. Prayer in Judaism serves multiple p...
The Eternal Covenant (*Brit Olam*): Comprehensive Torah & Talmud Sources
The Eternal Covenant (Brit Olam): Comprehensive Torah & Talmud Sources The Tanakh contains dozens of direct references to God's eternal covenant with Israel, sp
What is the minimum amount of kiddish I need to drink at night and by day
The minimum amount of wine required for Kiddush (sanctification over wine) is melo lugmav (מְלֹא לוּגְמָיו) — a cheekful — both at night and by day. This is typ
Addiction in Jewish Thought and Halacha
Addiction in Jewish Thought and Halacha Addiction is a profound human struggle that Torah tradition addresses through multiple lenses — the nature of free will,
Please give me some deeper meaning into the Apple dipped in Honey on Rosh Hashanah
The Apple Dipped in Honey on Rosh Hashanah The custom of dipping an apple in honey on Rosh Hashanah is one of the most beloved and symbolically rich practices o
Can you finde me a sorce that simchah is kedusha - the sourses should be from nothing later then the erea of 1850
Simchah as Kedushah — Sources from Before 1850 Simchah (joy/rejoicing) being connected to or even synonymous with kedushah (holiness) is a profound theme in Jew
On clear food and unclean food
The Torah's dietary laws — kashrut (כַּשְׁרוּת, the system of permitted and forbidden foods) — form one of the most distinctive pillars of Jewish observance. Th
Unusual engineering in the Jewish temple of Jerusalem
Unusual Engineering in the Jewish Temple of Jerusalem The Jerusalem Temple (Beit HaMikdash) was renowned in antiquity for remarkable architectural and engineeri
Herod
Herod was one of the most complex and morally paradoxical figures in late Second Temple Jewish history. Though remembered as a ruthless, illegitimate ruler who
What are the Passover prayers and blessings?
Passover Prayers and Blessings Passover (Pesach) is rich with prayers, blessings, and liturgical recitations that span the entire eight days (seven in Isra...
What is messianic jewish siddur?
A Messianic Jewish siddur is a prayer book used by the Messianic Jewish movement — a religious movement that combines Jewish liturgical traditions, Hebrew...
Do you know the name of any of רבי עקיבא's original 24000 תלמידים
What a fascinating question! The Talmud does preserve the names of several of Rabbi Akiva's students, though the famous 24,000 who died during the Sefirat HaOme
What is aliyah jewish prayer?
The term aliyah (עֲלִיָּה) in the context of Jewish prayer refers to the honor of being called up to the Torah during synagogue services to recite blessing...
What is chabad psalms for healing?
Chabad has a specific custom of reciting designated chapters of Tehillim (Psalms) for healing of the sick (refuat hacholeh). The primary chapters recited a...
Is fish considered meat in the 9s?
The prohibition of eating meat during the Nine Days (the first nine days of Av) does not apply to fish. Fish is permitted throughout the Nine Days, including du