Huffing and Puffing at Candles
Question: I was at a birthday party recently and the hostess insisted that the birthday boy…
Taking Stock on Tu B’Shevat – 2018
Question: I heard there’s a Jewish holiday called “Tu B’Shevat”, also known as “The New Year…
Tithing of Money
Question: Is tithing of money (10 percent) still valid today? AskTheRabbi.org answered: Yes. Charity is a…
Pharaoh and the Plague Paradox
Question: This week we read that there were plagues in Egypt because Pharaoh didn’t agree to…
Anger in the Bosom of Fools
Question: Hi, I would like to know where in the Torah it discusses the topic of…
Tenth of Tevet – Jerusalem Under Siege
Question: I recently heard that there is a Jewish fast day shortly after Chanukah. When is…
The Meaning of “Jerusalem”
Question: In light of the recent US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, I was wondering:…
Chanukah: Increasing the Light
Question: Why do we start Chanukah with one candle on the first night and increase one…
A Chanukah Primer for 2017
Question: This Chanukah I plan to visit relatives who are newly-observant and have learned a lot…
Speech Therapy
Question: I was wondering about how Judaism views the issue of not speaking negatively about others…