Dear Rabbi Have you read the book "the secret origins of the bible" by tim callahan?? (higher biblical criticism) ( and comparison to other mythologies of the time) Do you know anyone who has written a critiqe on it? they have some powerful stuff in there and if you know anyone that is willing to take on this task it would mean alot to me.

Dear Rabbi, Sorry to bother you so close to Pesach. I have a few questions. Why do we say Shehechiyanu while reciting Kiddusg at the second Seder? When must one stop eating Matzas before Pesach? What are the prayers for Bidikat Hametz and Biur Hametz? At what time must you stop eating Hametz in your home and outside of your home? Wishing you a Hag Kasher and Sameach. Sincerely, Elyse Feingold

Dear Rabbi > please can you answer this question as soon as possible. My niece has a non > Jewish boyfriend. They have been seeing each other for about 4 months and > are extremely close. She is 16. The problem is that she wants to bring him > to our seder. I love her very much and dont want this to come between us > however for the sake of my seder and the influence on my own kids I feel it > may be better to try and discourage her. We are frum and she is not and she > may not understand that having him at our seder will make us feel > uncomfortable besides all the halachic issues. Can you please give me some > direction in this situation > > Kim Abadi >

is there a makil opinion to wash hair on yom tov? i understand if there is, that drying must be done without squeezing the hair. thank you. chag kasher v'sameach. dg

Is bottled water kosher for passover?