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Rav Saadia Gaon, the Convert

  There are many in an attempt to discredit Jewish converts who say things like "according to Jewish law converts are not allowed to be Rabbis, leaders or Judges, a false claim that I believe...

Wishing Merry Christmas in Halacha

Merry Christmas!!smile emoticon Someone asked me about the Halachic parameters regarding saying the phrase Merry Christmas to non Jews, so here you go:It would seem that if the current understanding of the phrase is connected...

A defense of R’ Yosef Mizrachi

  My stance in the R' Mizrachi witch hunt: What he said or rather what he meant to say given his other videos and even this one is that ASSIMILATION along with intermarriage made the majority...

When he said “I AM!”

  A thought crossed my mind,For Christians out there who believe that JC was claiming to be G-d when he said the words: Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was," I am".(πρὶν Ἀβραὰμ γενέσθαι...

Repentance in the Torah (5 books)

Repentance in the Torah (5 books) _____________________________   There is a misconception that the idea of repentance without blood does not appear in the Chumash.   It is true that "empty repentance" does not appear...

Origins of Jewish Prayer

Q. Dear Rabbi, I'm interested in investigating the way Jews prayed during that times of King David.  (When I pray) I really doubt the liturgy in the three Amidot we say every day, even Rambam...

Do we follow Oral Law Blindly?

Regarding anyone who tells you that we one must listen to Oral Law blindly (even if it would go against Torah) or Rabbis blindly especially If it would violate reason and Torah show them this......