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Why is giving charity to the poor such an important principle in Judaism?

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Some people are quiet by nature and more introverted while others are more rowdy and extroverted. Does Judaism teach that one of these two personalities is better?

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I spent this past Shabbos out of town and went to a shul I picked at random where I had never been. The rabbi’s sermon was about the importance of davening with a tzibur. He said a man who neglects to daven with a tzibur without a good reason has violated a negative commandment and therefore sinned. Is that really true? I always understood before that it is a positive commandment to daven with a tzibur, but not a violation of a negative one to skip. I rarely go to shul on weekdays because my work schedule does not allow. I only go on Shabbos and Yom Tov and occasionally on Sunday and civil holidays.

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Dear Rabbi, There have been times where I visited the Kotel and gave Tzaduka to Jewish women giving away red strings with the blue eye which I thought was good luck to ward off evil. Not meant to cause harm to anyone. All the stores sell gifts with the eye much like a Hamsa. I got a manicure with the eye decoration for for good luck and because I thought it was pretty. My husband thinks it's bad and I should take it off immediately. Is there any reason why it is bad to look at that symbol as protection? Even if it's just a superstition? I need to know kind of quickly. Thank you, Shavua Tov Lori

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Jewish sages said that the angel of Israel is in the lowest rank among angels in Olam Haze. When Moshiach comes, the angel of Israel will go to the highest position. This means that the state of Jews will change from suffering to redemption. However, Looking at the numbers of Jewish nobel prize winners, Jewish magnates, Jewish tycoons, and Jewish chess champions, it seems that Jews are already at the top rank, even before Moshiach comes. Why have Jewish sages said that the angel of Israel is at the bottom in Olam Haze, and will go to the top position only after Moshiach comes, while Jews are already sweeping over the world?

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Good day Rabbi, I am attempting to learn the correct pronunciation of Tallit. Does it sound like Tall-it or tal- leat? Thank you and bless you. Shalom, Jeff Hayes

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How many aborted fetuses used to develop a medical product would exceed the amount of aborted fetuses allowed? If aborted fetuses are used ongoingly in development and the product contains human DNA fragments would this effect it being propper to use.  

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Even before I became a Torah observant Noahide, I had great interest in Jewish humor. I liked Baron Sasha Cohen, Andy Samberg, and other Jewish comedians. I had a book about Jewish humor in my house, I read it whenever I need a rest. Why are there so many Jewish comedians? Does Judaism encourage humor?