Judaism, Lessons, Times

Don't Try this at Home

Rav Kook innovatively explains some difficulties in two Talmudic stories via relating to the issue of questioning G-d, and the difference between the great Torah scholars and the masses. This issue comes up often in the context of the Shoah and offers much food for thought.

What Do These "Shovavim" Days Mean to Us?

The initial letters of the weekly Torah portions that we read publicly over the course of the next few weeks, starting with Shmot, spell out the Hebrew word "Shovavim." Thus, the coming weeks are the "Days of Shovavim," widely regarded as days of fasting and atonement.

The Challenge of Jewish Leadership

I used to say, only half in jest, that the proof that Moses was greatest of the prophets was that when God asked him to lead the Jewish people, he refused four times: Who am I to lead? They will not believe in me. I am not a man of words. Please send someone else

Eyes and Heart in the Service of Israel

The beginning of the exile in Egypt was marked by the blockage of the eyes and hearts of the Israelites, and the beginning of the redemption therefrom was the opening of the eyes and heart of Moshe Rabbeinu - and it was this that brought about G-d's seeing and attention to redeem Israel.

Can one say "Happy New Year" to a non-Jew

"I wish you a happy new year" or "I wish you a happy new year" or "the next year shall be a good year for you" or (in Romanian) "a multi ani" , meaning "you shall have many more years to come"

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Daily Times in Jerusalem

16 Tevet 5786 | 5/1/2026

Daily Times | more times

06:39 Sunrise
8:36 Kriyat Shma MGA
9:12 Kriyat Shma GRA
11:44 Chatzot (Midday)
16:54 Sunset
17:13 Tzet Hakochavim

Shabbat Shmot

21 Tevet 5786

Shabbat Times | Parashat Hashavua

16:17 Candle lighting
17:33 End of Shabbat
18:11 Rabeinu Tam

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Hand Washing Requirements

When do you need to wash hands 3 times and with a vessel?

Way of elohim

How can I know if this desire comes from God or is mine alone? What signs should I look for to discern His will?

Moshiach

I was told that the Moshiach is here but is waiting to show himself. Is this true? If so, why am I not reading about this all over the religious sites?

Songs and soundtracks.

I pay for something that makes soundtracks, it removes the vocals from the song and I am left with the song. Is it halachically permitted for me to make soundtracks for people that ask and sell it for 10 dollars? If not, can I only sell the songs that dont have a soundtrack?

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Non jew touch a mezuzah entering jewish home?

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Rabbi Jonathan Blass

Remarks during Amida

Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt

carrying a gun on Shabbos in USA

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Question

The Jewish Year is as you know, 5764. When did time begin? Do you believe it refers to Creation - that is, are we now 5764 years since God created our Earth? Do you believe the date commenced when our first parents were created? Do you believe in a literal 6 DAYS of 24 hours in relation to Creation - which I firmly believe. Having visited Israel five times, and also I read items from Israel every day on the Internet, I know you use the terms CE and BCE.