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Rosh Hashanah Haftarah: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10
This haftarah tells the story of the birth of Samuel.
How Many Shabbat Candles Should Be Lit
While lighting two Shabbat candles is a widespread custom, Jewish law only requires one.
Potential Solutions to the Agunah Problem
Orthodox and Conservative rabbis have worked to create solutions within the Jewish framework, including prenuptial agreements and retroactive annulment.
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Female Homosexuality in Judaism
The Torah does not address lesbianism, but later rabbinic commentators frowned upon it.
American Jews, Jewish History, Jewish Thought, Modern Jewish History, Sages & Scholars
Joseph Soloveitchik
The preeminent figure of American Modern Orthodoxy, the man known as 'the Rav' ordained thousands of rabbis.
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Prime-Time Drama
This post has been translated from Hebrew to English by Bracha Jaffe.Shabbat afternoon between the afternoon and evening prayers is ...