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There is a large mall where I live in which one of the store spaces is rented by and used as a church on Sunday. All the shops in the mall share the same roof as this church. Is it a problem entering this mall?

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I just read someone else’s question about mummies at a museum. I have been to lots of museums throughout my life with mummies. It never crossed my mind that it had any halacha problems. I now wonder if there are any. What’s more, I am a Cohen. I never thought it was an issue for that either because they are not Jewish.

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Hi Rabbi, Is a mitzvah, a mitzvah or are there “quality levels” of a mitzvah? For example, does it make a difference whether I use a glass cup for Kiddush or if I use silver? I can afford it but wonder what the difference would be, if any. Thanks

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Where I live (and in many other places), it is not unusual for people to sell merchandise that is highly in demand on the streets for a small fraction of the price the identical goods are customarily sold for in a retail store. I have no proof that any of these vendors have stolen their wares, only the ‘too good to be true’ suspicion on the basis that there is no way I know of to obtain this merchandise for such a low price. Even retailers pay more from wholesalers than these vendors are selling these items for. What is the Halacha when it comes to buying from these street vendors?

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Is שיהיה שם שמים מתאהב על ידך one of the 613 mitzvos ? Is one required to be מתבונן and look for ways to come across to fellow Jews (and non-Jews) as a reasonable and pleasant person, while being fully observing Torah and mitzvos, or is this just מידת חסידות ?

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Dear Rabbi, I am Jewish but not Orthodox. I do not follow all 613 commandments. I do not say all the prayers and I don't keep completely kosher. Too often, I speak improper words and think improper thoughts. My question is this: Am I doing any good at all? Do abbreviated prayers, selective mitzvahs and acknowledged Jewish identity reap any reward at all? Or, by being "Jewish Lite" is it the same as if I were completely non-observant?