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

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

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Do Jews ever pray like this?

Why is the kosher status of this fish a source of controversy?