New Moon – New Month
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Sherri
King Saul celebrated New Moon for 2 days. Is there a special celebration for New Moon, New Month? King Saul had a feast each day.
Michtav Me’Eliyahu
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Mrs. Priva Newman
While studying Michtav Me'Eliyahu, by Rabbi Dessler, I came across the terms "gadlut d'mochin" and "katnut d'mocin" several times. What do these terms mean?
Jewish Ancestry
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Mrs. Priva Newman
I have a question not about faith, but about lineage. This whole ancestry thing has gotten so popular as so many are shelling out a lot of money to find out where they came from. But in the Tanach the Jews kept incredible records pertaining to ancestry. Are most Jews still able to trace their lineage way back, or was that just an ancient thing?
Programming Job
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michael
Looking for a programming job, but working for a Jewish organization in all NJ, DE, NYC, East PA. Fulltime or contract. Can you be of any help?
What is the “Balm of Gilead”?
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Rabbi Moshe Newman
What was and is the "balm of Gilead"?
Taking Care of the Environment
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Rabbi Moshe Newman
Hi Rabbi, can you tell me anything that Judaism teaches about the importance of environmental protection? Thanks!
Learning Mishna in Someone’s Memory
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Rabbi Moshe Newman
Why is it the custom to learn Mishna in memory or a person who has passed?
What Does Amosh Mean?
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Rabbi Moshe Newman
What doe the word Amosh (almost always in Hebrew) mean when it is written after a person's name?
What does Shlita mean?
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Rabbi Moshe Newman
What does Shlita mean when it's written after a Rabbi's name?
Sponsoring Mitzvahs
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Mrs. Priva Newman
Is it a mitzvah to support a free online Jewish Orthodox dating site, to help pay their staff? And would my making such a donation be considered a merit to help me meet my intended spouse as well?