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Ask the Expert: Can I Say Mazel Tov to a Pregnant Person?

A better thing to say is b’sha’ah tovah — here’s why.

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Ask the Expert: Can a Non-Jew Hang a Mezuzah on their Doorpost?

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Ask the Expert: Is Sex Permitted on Shabbat?

Sex isn't only permitted on Shabbat — it's encouraged.

Ask the Expert: What If It’s Not Safe To Display My Menorah?

There have been antisemitic incidents in my area and I’m worried about being visibly Jewish.

Ask the Expert: Can I Convert to Judaism and Still Be Christian?

Judaism and Christianity profess beliefs that are incompatible with each other.

Ask the Expert: Applauding During Services

The ancient rabbis forbade clapping on Shabbat — for one very specific reason.

Ask the Expert: How Do I Know When To Stop Saying Kaddish?

Traditionally, mourners recite Kaddish for parents for 11 months minus one day.

Ask the Expert: Should I Light a Yahrtzeit Candle For an In-law?

Lighting memorial candles is well-established Jewish custom, but not obligatory under Jewish law.

Ask the Expert: Bread Alternatives for Tashlich

Can something other than bread be thrown into the water during Tashlich?

Ask the Expert: Double Torah Readings

Why are two Torah portions read together on certain weeks?

Ask the Expert: Orthodox Wedding Attire

The underlying Jewish value governing how we dress is modesty, or tzniut.

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