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Shalom ami d'étude^^. Isaac Louria a parlé du shem Alef Hei Vav Yud; que peux tu m'apprendre la-dessus ? Merci.

שָׁלוֹם — Shalom ami ! 🕯️ --- La Question Précise et Honnête d'Abord Avant tout — fidèle à notre méthode : Je dois être honnête avec toi --- Ce que je Peux Con

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What is shabbat?

Shabbat (שַׁבָּת) is the Jewish day of rest, observed every week from Friday at sunset until Saturday night. It is one of the most fundamental institutions in J

TorahHalakhahShulchan Arukh9 views

Replacing a Broken Tzitzit String on a Tallit

Replacing a Broken Tzitzit String on a Tallit When a complete string (chatit) tears off from one corner of a tallit (four-cornered garment), the question of whe

TorahMidrashHalakhah9 views

Why do we need to light Shabbat candles?

Lighting Shabbat candles is a rabbinic obligation (chiyuv m'divrei sofrim) rooted in the principle of oneg Shabbat (Shabbat delight) and shalom bayit (domestic

HalakhahMishneh TorahSefer Zemanim9 views

What is judaism 101 shema?

The Shema is the central declaration of Jewish faith, consisting of three Torah passages (Deuteronomy 6:4–9, Deuteronomy 11:13–21, and Numbers 15:37–41), a...

TorahLiturgySiddur9 views

What is messianic jewish prayers?

Messianic Jewish prayer is a hybrid practice that blends traditional Jewish liturgical forms — such as Hebrew blessings, the Shema, and Sabbath prayers — w...

WritingsTorah9 views

If mitzvos tzrichos kavana, why are onsin also mekayim yibum

This is a beautifully sharp question that cuts to the heart of a fundamental tension in halachic theory. The question is: if mitzvos (commandments) require kava

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Traslat this - אין הקב'ה בא בטרוניא עם בריאותיו

Translation The phrase אין הקב"ה בא בטרוניא עם בריאותיו translates as: "The Holy One, Blessed be He, does not come with complaints/unreasonable demands against

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Sources in the tora and talmud that proves that the Covenant between god and Israel

The Covenant (Brit) Between God and Israel: Sources in Torah and Talmud The Torah and Talmud provide extensive, multi-layered evidence for the eternal covenant

MidrashAggadahMidrash Rabbah9 views

What is jewish prayer for peace oseh shalom?

Oseh Shalom (עֹשֶׂה שָׁלוֹם), meaning "He who makes peace," is one of the most beloved and recognizable phrases in Jewish liturgy, appearing as a concludin...

LiturgySiddurHaggadah9 views

What is women of the torah?

Women of the Torah Women of the Torah refers to the significant female figures found throughout the Five Books of Moses (Chamisha Chumshei Torah) and the b...

TorahTanakh CommentaryRishonim on Tanakh9 views

What is mikvah prayer?

The mikvah prayer refers to the prayers and intentions (kavanot) recited in connection with immersion in a mikvah (ritual bath), a body of water used for s...

WritingsTorah9 views

Dit moi, dans le passage de Moshé qui fait paitre les brebis , il y a ces deux expressions; y a il un rapport avec les 22 lètres de l'alphabet ? אֶת-צֹאן et אֶת-הַצֹּאן

Le Sod des Deux Expressions — "Et-Tzon" et "Et-HaTzon" Réponse Directe Oui, il existe un rapport profond et délibéré entre ces deux expressions et les 22 lettre

TorahTanakh CommentaryAcharonim on Tanakh9 views

When was shimitah?

The most recent Shemitah (sabbatical year) was the Jewish year 5782, corresponding to 2021–2022. The next Shemitah year will be 5789 (2028–2029). Shemitah...

Tanakh CommentaryRishonim on TanakhRashi9 views

Are eggs a separate kashrut category

Eggs occupy a fascinating intermediate position in Jewish dietary law — they are not an independent kashrut (Jewish dietary law) category in the same way that m

HalakhahShulchan ArukhTorah9 views

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....

TorahWritingsTalmud9 views

What are the Shabbat prayers?

The Shabbat prayers (tefillot Shabbat) are a special set of prayer services observed on the Jewish Sabbath, distinct from weekday prayers primarily through...

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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,

Torah9 views

Raised Christian here, exploring Judaism and the Noahide covenant

Welcome! This is a wonderful topic to explore, and it's deeply relevant to you as someone from a non-Jewish background. The Noahide covenant (Brit Noach) is the

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What is the summary of Parshat Vayechi?

Parshat Vayechi is the final portion of Sefer Bereishit (the Book of Genesis), narrating the last days of Yaakov (Jacob) in Egypt, his blessings to his son...

Tanakh CommentaryRishonim on TanakhRamban8 views

Can you feed your kids hot dogs on Tisha B'Av?

The question of feeding children on Tisha B'Av touches on the halachic distinction between adults, who are obligated to fast, and minors, who are generally not.

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What is said about a wife being taller than her husband

The Torah and rabbinic literature do not prohibit a wife from being taller than her husband, and there is no halachic disqualification for such a marriage. Howe

Torah8 views

What is the meaning of the Kaddish?

The Meaning of Kaddish Kaddish is a liturgical doxology — a declaration of God's greatness — recited in Aramaic during Jewish prayer services. Despite its...

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What is mikveh prayer?

The mikveh (mikveh — a ritually valid immersion pool) is accompanied by a specific blessing recited upon immersion, and over time a rich tradition of praye...

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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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Can you tell me all the interpretations of "Justice, justice shall you pursue."

"Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue" — Tzedek Tzedek Tirdof (צֶדֶק צֶדֶק תִּרְדֹּף) The verse Deuteronomy 16:20 — "Tzedek tzedek tirdof" — "Justice, justice shal

TorahTanakh CommentaryRishonim on Tanakh8 views

Can i braid a friendahip bracelet on tisha ba av

Making a friendship bracelet on Tisha B'Av is generally prohibited, both because it constitutes melachah (creative work/labor) and because it conflicts with the

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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...

TorahHalakhahTur8 views

What is chabad psalm 27?

Psalm 27 (Tehillim, chapter 27) is recited twice daily — morning and evening — throughout the months of Elul and Tishrei, from Rosh Chodesh Elul through Ho...

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What is prayer for tzitzit?

The blessing (bracha) recited over tzitzit (fringes) is "Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments a...

HalakhahMishneh TorahSefer Ahavah8 views
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