Ask the Conservative Rabbi: Prayers, Worship, Rituals in Judaism
Conservative Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner provides answers to questions about Prayers, Worship, and Rituals in Judaism.
Is there a Jewish prayer that should be recited after using the toilet?
Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner is asked if there is a Jewish prayer that should be recited after using the toilet?
Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner is asked if there is a Jewish prayer that should be recited after using the toilet?
What colors were used on the tallit during Roman times?
Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner is asked what colors were used on the tallit during Roman times?
Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner is asked what colors were used on the tallit during Roman times?
Is the mezuzah considered to be a means of protection for a family or home?
Does the Conservative movement view a mezuzah as a means of protection for a family or home?
Does the Conservative movement view a mezuzah as a means of protection for a family or home?
Conservative Rabbi - Can a non-Jew say a Jewish prayer for a Jewish friend who is ill?
Can a non-Jew say a Jewish prayer for a Jewish friend who is ill?
Can a non-Jew say a Jewish prayer for a Jewish friend who is ill?
Conservative Rabbi - What prayer can be said for victims of disasters like Hurricane Katrina?
Conservative Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner offers a Jewish prayer that can be recited for victims of disasters like Hurricane Katrina.
Conservative Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner offers a Jewish prayer that can be recited for victims of disasters like Hurricane Katrina.
Conservative Rabbi - Standing or Sitting during Kaddish
In Reform congregations, the entire congregation rises for the Mourner's Kaddish prayer. In the Conservative shul, only those in mourning stand.
In Reform congregations, the entire congregation rises for the Mourner's Kaddish prayer. In the Conservative shul, only those in mourning stand.
Conservative Rabbi - Kissing the Mezuza
Are Jews required to kiss the mezuzah hanging on a doorway when entering?
Are Jews required to kiss the mezuzah hanging on a doorway when entering?
Conservative Rabbi - Does reciting Jewish prayers lead to forgiveness?
Praying in Hebrew for forgiveness is difficult. How can one find forgiveness in Judaism? Does reciting Jewish prayers lead to forgiveness?
Praying in Hebrew for forgiveness is difficult. How can one find forgiveness in Judaism? Does reciting Jewish prayers lead to forgiveness?
Origin of Posting Mezuzot
When did posting a mezuzah on a door post first become commonly practiced among Jews?
When did posting a mezuzah on a door post first become commonly practiced among Jews?
Blessing for Computers
Is there a blessing for computers?
Is there a blessing for computers?
Blessing on Washing Hands
We wash our hands often. Why do we only say a blessing when washing our hands before eating bread?
We wash our hands often. Why do we only say a blessing when washing our hands before eating bread?
Jewish Prayer Services - Description
The rabbi describes Jewish prayer services.
The rabbi describes Jewish prayer services.
New Home - When to Hang Mezuzah
When should a mezuzah be hung in a new home?
When should a mezuzah be hung in a new home?
New Home - Where to Place Mezuzah
Where should a mezuzah be placed in a new home?
Where should a mezuzah be placed in a new home?
New Home Traditions
What traditions are there in Judaism for celebrating a new home?
What traditions are there in Judaism for celebrating a new home?
Prayer Book - Gender-Free
Is there a gender-free prayer book (siddur)?
Is there a gender-free prayer book (siddur)?
Psalms - English Translations
Where can one find the truest Jewish translations of the psalms (Tehillim)?
Where can one find the truest Jewish translations of the psalms (Tehillim)?
Psalms - Recited in Times of Need
Why are psalms, tehillim, said in times of need?
Why are psalms, tehillim, said in times of need?
Rabbi - How to Become
How does one become a rabbi?
How does one become a rabbi?
Rabbi - Ordination via the Internet
Can a rabbi be trained and ordained over the Internet?
Can a rabbi be trained and ordained over the Internet?
Rabbis - History of Female Rabbis
Since when have women been rabbis?
Since when have women been rabbis?
Sacrifices - Why Made?
Why did Jews make sacrifices?
Why did Jews make sacrifices?
Service for Burying Sacred Documents
Can you outline the service for burying holy documents?
Can you outline the service for burying holy documents?
Synagogue - Boring
What does the rabbi recommend to someone who hates to attend synagogue services?
What does the rabbi recommend to someone who hates to attend synagogue services?
Tallit - Origin
What is the origin of the tallit, prayer shaw?
What is the origin of the tallit, prayer shaw?
Tallit - Size
Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner answers a question about the appropriate size of the tallit or Jewish prayer shaw which Jewish men should wear.
Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner answers a question about the appropriate size of the tallit or Jewish prayer shaw which Jewish men should wear.
Tallit - Worn by Whom?
Who should wear a tallit, prayer shaw?
Who should wear a tallit, prayer shaw?
Women - Closing the Ark
Can women close the ark during the prayer service?
Can women close the ark during the prayer service?
Women - Counting in th e Prayer Minyan
What does Conservative Judaism say about counting women in the prayer minyan?
What does Conservative Judaism say about counting women in the prayer minyan?