Where in the Talmud is the story about the rabbi who took fruit not his own and claimed that he took the friuit becuase his head was not covered. From this came the injunction for Jewish men to always wear a headcovering out of "Yirat Malka". I undertsatnd this to be the source of the word "yarmulka".

As it is my understanding, for passover, matzo must be made in 18 minutes from the time the water touchs the flour as it says that you should safeguard the flour. And it is forbidden to have any leavened prodeucts for these days as you will be cut off from Isreal. Why can't you make pasta from the flour ans water as it is also unleaven, can be made and cooked in under 18 minutes and onced cooked, can not be made to leaven

What is "shatnes"? (I believe it is a law prohibiting the mixing of linen and wool in fabrics).

Hello, I am 57 yrs. old and was raised as a Protestant. As of late I feel that God has touched my heart to convert to the Jewish belief. Where do I start ? Thank you.

whats the torahs point of view on tampons? on pads? does the torah recomend one more than the other?