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What is jewish psalm 121?

Psalm 121 is one of the fifteen Psalms of Ascent (Shir HaMa'alot), a collection of psalms (120–134) traditionally sung by pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem a...

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What is jewish davening?

What is Jewish Davening? Davening is the Yiddish term for Jewish prayer (tefillah), referring to the structured practice of communicating with God through...

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Un juif peut til manger du porc ?

Un Juif peut-il manger du porc ? La réponse est non — la Torah interdit explicitement la consommation de porc. Le porc (chazir en hébreu, חֲזִיר) ne possède qu'

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What are the Rosh Hashanah prayers and blessings?

Rosh Hashanah Prayers and Blessings Rosh Hashanah features a rich and distinctive liturgical structure centered on three central themes: Malkhuyot (Kingshi...

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At what point does interpreting Jewish texts as supporting multiple divine manifestations become non-representative of mainstream Jewish theology? Provide: mainstream position minority positions (if any) and clearly label speculation

Divine Unity in Jewish Theology: Where Interpretation Crosses the Line The Mainstream Position: Absolute, Indivisible Unity The mainstream Jewish theologic...

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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

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Why do we need to open a new bottle of wine for kiddush on Friday night. Why can't we use a bottle was opened last week

Using a Previously Opened Bottle of Wine for Friday Night Kiddush Using a previously opened bottle of wine for Kiddush (the sanctification recited over win...

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What are Kashrut symbols and certifications?

Kashrut symbols and certifications are marks placed on food products by recognized rabbinic authorities (mashgichim and kashrut agencies) to indicate that...

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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...

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Any congregational prayer that does not include the Jewish sinners is not considered prayer -give me a talmudic surce for this

The source for this principle is found in the Talmud, Tractate Keritot 6b, which derives the requirement to include sinners in communal prayer from the incense

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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,

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What is the Jewish prayer for finding lost items?

The Jewish tradition does not prescribe a single, fixed, universally mandated prayer for finding lost items. However, the most widely known and practiced c...

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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....

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What is jewish healing prayer misheberach?

The Mi Sheberach (מִי שֶׁבֵּרַךְ, "May He who blessed") is a traditional Jewish prayer invoking divine blessing and healing, recited on behalf of someone w...

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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...

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Unidad de Dios, Panteismo, Israel, Dios para la creacion?

La Unidad de Dios en el Judaísmo: Monoteísmo vs. Panteísmo La Torah enseña que Dios es absolutamente Uno — no como una unidad numérica simple, sino como una uni

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What is shabbat candle blessing chabad?

The Chabad (Ashkenazic nusach / liturgical tradition) blessing for Shabbat candle lighting is: "Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, asher kid'shan...

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What are the most suitable torahs from the esh kodesh to learn on tisha b'av?

Torah Teachings from the Esh Kodesh for Tisha B'Av The Esh Kodesh (Holy Fire), written by Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira — the Piaseczner Rebbe — contains some

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What is the role of mashiach ben Yosef

Mashiach Ben Yosef: Role and Mission Mashiach ben Yosef (the Messiah from the tribe of Joseph) is a distinct messianic figure who, according to Jewish trad...

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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...

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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...

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Quero estudar a parasha de hoje. Mas quero o zohar. O que voce pode me ensinar?

Parashat Pinchas no Zohar — Ensinamentos Místicos A parashá desta semana é Parashat Pinchas (פרשת פינחס), Numbers 25:10–30:1. O Zohar oferece ensinamentos...

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What is prayer for idf soldiers in hebrew?

The traditional Hebrew prayer for IDF soldiers is called תְּפִלַּת הַחַיָּל (Tefillat HaChayal — "Prayer of the Soldier") or more commonly known by its ope...

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Where is the rav chaim about פקע פגול

Rav Chaim on Peka'a Pigul (פקע פיגול) The concept you're referring to — פקע פיגול (peka'a pigul, "pigul is uprooted/nullified") — is discussed by Rav Chaim Solo

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How was Bilaam killed?

Bilaam (Balaam) was killed by the sword during Israel's war against Midian, as explicitly stated in Numbers 31:8. The verse lists him alongside the five ki...

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What is blessing for candles shabbat?

The blessing recited when lighting Shabbat candles is: "Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, asher kid'shanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu l'hadlik ner she...

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What is chabad selichot?

Chabad selichot (penitential prayers) refers to the specific liturgical tradition and custom practiced by Chabad Chassidim regarding the recitation of seli...

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What is hebrew meal prayer?

The Hebrew meal prayer is called Birkat HaMazon (ברכת המזון — "Grace After Meals"), a series of blessings recited after eating a meal that included bread....

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What is hafrashat challah prayer?

Hafrashat challah (separation of challah) is a Torah commandment requiring that a portion of dough be separated and given to a kohen (priest), based on Num...

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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...

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