Torah Q&A
3130 answered questions with cited sources from the Sefaria library.
Is it OK to fly on an airplane during the 9 days
Flying on an airplane during the Nine Days is generally permitted, though certain aspects of the experience may require halachic consideration. The Nine Da...
Can stoneware dishes once used for meat be used for dairy if more than a year has past since last used?
Stoneware dishes that were used for meat cannot be made permissible for dairy use simply by waiting a year — or any amount of time. Stoneware (and earthenware,
What is hayom yom chabad?
What is Hayom Yom (Chabad)? Hayom Yom ("Today is the day" / "From Day to Day") is a small but beloved Chassidic calendar-book compiled by Rabbi Menachem Me...
Isn't there something in the talmud about if one's comes from a affluent family they can buy their way out
Poverty, Dignity, and Rabbinic Enactments: The Affluent "Buying Their Way Out" You may be thinking of the Talmudic principle that a person who has fallen f...
Why can’t Jews eat milk and meat together
The Torah prohibition against mixing meat and milk derives from a verse repeated three times in the Torah: "לֹא־תְבַשֵּׁל גְּדִי בַּחֲלֵב אִמּוֹ" — "You sh...
Find me sources about parenting
Sources on Parenting in Torah Tradition Parenting is one of the most foundational themes in Torah, addressed across Tanakh, Talmud, halacha, and Jewish phi...
Can I put oil on my feet on shabbat
Applying oil to one's feet on Shabbat is generally permitted, as anointing the body for pleasure or comfort is allowed on Shabbat. However, there are impor...
What is the Jewish door blessing (Mezuzah prayer)?
The mezuzah (מְזוּזָה, literally "doorpost") is not accompanied by a "door blessing" prayer in the sense of a fixed text displayed or recited at the door....
What is messianic jewish prayers?
Messianic Jewish prayer is a hybrid practice that blends traditional Jewish liturgical forms — such as Hebrew blessings, the Shema, and Sabbath prayers — w...
What is chabad chanukah blessings?
The Chabad tradition follows the standard Jewish blessings for Chanukah candle lighting, with some specific customs in their nusach (liturgical rite) and p...
What is the Shema prayer and what does it mean?
The Shema (שְׁמַע) is Judaism's central declaration of faith, consisting of three biblical passages recited twice daily. Its opening verse — "Shema Yisrael...
The idea that a person’s good deeds walk before them and escort them after death
Good Deeds as Escorts After Death The Torah tradition teaches that a person's good deeds — their mitzvot and ma'asim tovim (good deeds) — serve as both com...
What is the summary of Parshat Vayechi?
Parshat Vayechi is the final portion of Sefer Bereishit (the Book of Genesis), narrating the last days of Yaakov (Jacob) in Egypt, his blessings to his son...
Find me sources on how to kasher a Keurig machine
Kashering a Keurig Machine Kashering a Keurig is a genuinely complex modern halachic (Jewish legal) question because of the machine's unique design. The short a
What is the summary of Parshat Chayei Sarah?
Parshat Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1–25:18) narrates the final chapters of Sarah's life and the transitional period of the Patriarchal era, covering Sarah's...
What is the difference between the first yhi ratzon at the end of silent prayer vs the 2nd yni ratzon
The Two Yehi Ratzon Prayers at the End of the Amidah The two Yehi Ratzon ("May it be Your will") prayers that appear at the conclusion of the silent Amidah serv
What is jewish psalm?
The Book of Psalms, known in Hebrew as Tehillim (תְּהִלִּים, meaning "praises"), is one of the most beloved and central books of the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh)....
What is a Siddur (Jewish prayer book)?
A Siddur (סִדּוּר, literally "order" or "arrangement") is the Jewish prayer book containing the fixed liturgy for daily, Shabbat, and holiday prayers. The...
What is shavuot prayer?
Shavuot has several distinctive prayer elements that set it apart from regular holiday davening. The holiday's liturgy reflects its dual themes of matan To...
What is shabbat dinner blessings?
The Shabbat Friday night dinner opens with a set of blessings known as Kiddush (kidush — sanctification), recited over a cup of wine, followed by the bless...
Is gambling and raffles permitted
Gambling and raffles occupy a complex place in Jewish law. While certain limited forms may be technically permitted, mainstream halachic opinion discourage...
What is prayer for sukkot candle lighting?
The prayer recited when lighting candles for Sukkot follows the standard Yom Tov (Jewish holiday) candle-lighting formula, with the addition of Shehecheyan...
What is yom kippur prayer for dead parents?
The prayer you are referring to is Yizkor (יִזְכּוֹר — "May He remember"), a memorial prayer recited on Yom Kippur (and three other yom tovim) for deceased...
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
What is daily rambam study?
Daily Rambam study (Rambam Yomi) is a structured program of learning the works of Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon (Maimonides, 1138–1204) on a daily cycle, most fam...
What are the Jewish blessings over food?
Jewish blessings over food (berakhot, ברכות) are short, formulaic prayers recited before and after eating or drinking, expressing gratitude to God as the u...
What is the Jewish prayer for success and good fortune?
Jewish tradition contains numerous prayers for success and good fortune, but one particularly notable example is a special prayer attributed to Rabbi Levi...
What is bat mitzvah prayer?
The bat mitzvah (coming of age ceremony for girls) does not have a single, uniquely prescribed prayer. Rather, a girl who becomes bat mitzvah enters into t...
What are the Yom Kippur prayers?
The Yom Kippur prayers constitute the most extensive and spiritually intensive liturgical cycle in the Jewish year, spanning five prayer services over appr...
What is the Jewish prayer for forgiveness?
The Jewish Prayer for Forgiveness The central Jewish prayer for forgiveness is the Selichot (סְלִיחוֹת — penitential prayers), a collection of supplication...