I am not Jewish.  I am christian.  I want to know in Jewish customs what is the significance of the folding of the napkin that was around Jesus' head when the disciples entered the tomb and he was not there? Basically, I want to know out of all the grave clothrs  why was the napkin  folded?  

I am searching for a shul where I would be comfortable as a member. I was born a Jew but not at all educated in Torah practices. I have taken a crash reading course in Hebrew and can read prayers but phonetically, without understanding (unless a transliteration is present). My question is: what, generally, are the differences among Orthodox, Modern Orthodox, Conservative, Reformed, etc. congregations?

The festival of Shavuot (Firstfruits Offering) is 6/2/2006 this year. My question is two part. First, Is the tithe and the firstfruits the same. Now I don't believe it's so. Need understanding. Now part two. Being that I'm not a farmer and have fruit trees. Could I bring my payroll check to represent my firstfruit. This is my income. Need understanding

can one do a shabbos bris when the baby came via an induced or partially induced labour?

I emailed yesterday about my father's Yahrtzeit. Thank you for the explanation. I will follow the guidelines as best as possible. I am unclear on what the actual date is of the Yahrtzeit. Is it Hebrew or English date and is just 1 year exactly to the day. Would you please indicate the actual day. He was buried on April 19, 2005 (I don't know the Hebrew date). Which Mishnayos should I learn on the day? How long of a fast (24 hour or early morning onward)? Should I make a siyum? I am a baal teshuva and I learn best in English, and the shuls I attend are pretty frum so I would feel uncomfortable making a siyum in English, and I don't know what I can finish by then. Thank you again. Jay