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I'm 16 and I want to keep kosher but my parents don't. I've tried buying kosher foods but the kitchen isn't kosher. Is there anything I can do?
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05/21/2013 by Ask A Rabbi

I'm 16 and I want to keep kosher but my parents don't. I've tried buying kosher foods but the kitchen isn't kosher. Is there anything I can do?

Hi, I'm 16 years old and I want to keep kosher. However, my parents do not. I've tried buying kosher foods but the kitchen isn't... Read More
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Growing up, we always had dairy products on Shavuot. What is the connection between dairy and the holiday?
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05/14/2013 by Ask A Rabbi

Growing up, we always had dairy products on Shavuot. What is the connection between dairy and the holiday?

Growing up, we always had dairy products on Shavuot. What is the connection between dairy and the holiday? What a great question! There are two... Read More
Posted in: Judaism & Spirituality
While we have mezuzahs at home, I never thought to get one for the door to our business office. Is that what is traditionally done?
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05/07/2013 by Ask A Rabbi

While we have mezuzahs at home, I never thought to get one for the door to our business office. Is that what is traditionally done?

While we have mezuzahs at home, I never thought to get one for the door to our business office. Is that what is traditionally done?... Read More
Posted in: Judaism & Spirituality
Does Judaism approve of armed combat? In other words, can I, as a Jew, be required to kill a human being?
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04/30/2013 by Ask A Rabbi

Does Judaism approve of armed combat? In other words, can I, as a Jew, be required to kill a human being?

Zinna Alekseeva of Boston asks: "Does Judaism approve of armed combat? In other words, can I, as a Jew, be required to kill a human... Read More
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In an interfaith relationship, if your partner is committed to a Jewish family and home but won't convert, is that enough?
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04/23/2013 by Ask A Rabbi

In an interfaith relationship, if your partner is committed to a Jewish family and home but won't convert, is that enough?

When it comes to interfaith relationships, if your partner is committed to having a Jewish home and raising your children Jewish, but won't be converting, is... Read More
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In light of yesterday's horrific events, we ask: "What do we do now?"
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04/16/2013 by Ask A Rabbi

In light of yesterday's horrific events, we ask: "What do we do now?"

Yesterday’s attack at the Boston Marathon finish line has shaken us. Now, on the day after, we have to ask, “What are we to do?”... Read More
Posted in: Judaism & Spirituality
I was told that Jewish people must obey the rabbi. Is that true and are there limits?
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04/09/2013 by Ask A Rabbi

I was told that Jewish people must obey the rabbi. Is that true and are there limits?

I was told that Jewish people must obey the rabbi. Is that true and are there limits? As a congregational rabbi, I would like to... Read More
Posted in: Judaism & Spirituality
What is counting the omer? How can I participate?
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04/02/2013 by Ask A Rabbi

What is counting the omer? How can I participate?

I've been hearing a lot about "counting the omer" lately. What does this mean and how can I participate?   “Counting the omer (Sefirat haOmer)” is... Read More
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I'd like to keep kosher for Passover but my husband isn't interested. Can I still keep kosher in a house with chametz?
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03/26/2013 by Ask A Rabbi

I'd like to keep kosher for Passover but my husband isn't interested. Can I still keep kosher in a house with chametz?

I'm in an interfaith marriage. I'd like to keep kosher for Passover this year but my husband isn't interested. Is it possible for me to... Read More
Posted in: Judaism & Spirituality
I've heard that only round matzah is kosher for Passover. Is that true? What about the square ones? Do those not count?
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03/19/2013 by Ask A Rabbi

I've heard that only round matzah is kosher for Passover. Is that true? What about the square ones? Do those not count?

For this week's Ask A Rabbi, we thought it might be fun to read two different takes on a great question. I've heard that only... Read More
Posted in: Judaism & Spirituality
 
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