FAQs Index

Is a convert who marries a non-Jew still considered a Jew?

How can someone living in Israel begin the process of converting to Judaism?

Can I light a Yahrzeit candle for a non-Jewish friend?

Do bereaved Jewish children need to sit shivah and observe mourning rituals?

Why do Jewish families cover their mirrors after someone dies?

Does Jewish Law command a funeral and burial for a stillborn or miscarried baby?

Should I sign Do Not Resuscitate paperwork for my sick, elderly mother?

Do Jews believe God is infallible?

Where do I hang mezuzahs in my house?

How can I replace an old mezuzah with a new one? How do I hang the mezuzah?

Is it appropriate to get married between Yom Kippur and Sukkot?

Why don't orthodox Jews get married on Saturday and Sunday evenings?

Will I be penalized at work if I take days off to go to shul for Rosh Hashanah?

Why is There a Cup of Wine for Elijah at the Passover Seder?

Why are there stripes on Jewish Prayer Shaws?

What is the spiritual significance of the Jewish Prayer Shaw?

What is the origin of the Tefillin design and contents?

How long should a Jewish couple wait to have sex following menstruation?

Why do Jews wear yarmulkes, or kippas, on their heads?

Why do Jews bring salt, bread and wine to a new home?

Is it a sin to read Torah or recite Mourners Kaddish without a minyan?

Why do Jews hang a Mezuzah on their doorpost?

Why do Jews say "L'Chaim" when they drink wine?

What is the Jubilee Year in Judaism?

How can I deal with my dwindling interest in Judaism?

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