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Ask the Expert: Are Tomatoes from the Vine, Ground or Tree for Jewish Blessings?
As far as food blessings are concerned, what matters is how the food grows — not its botanical classification.
Ask the Expert: Can Jews Hang Wreaths On Their Doors?
While wreaths are often associated with Christmas, their history goes back farther.
Ask the Expert: Can I Convert to Judaism and Still Be Christian?
Judaism and Christianity profess beliefs that are incompatible with each other.
Ask the Expert: What’s the Difference Between Jewish Prayers and Jewish Blessings?
Distinguishing between different types of Jewish prayers.
Ask the Expert: How Do I Celebrate the In-Between Days of Passover?
How to mark the middle days of the eight-day festival.
Ask the Expert: Can I Make Kiddush on a Jell-O Shot?
If a Jell-O shot is made from kosher wine, can it be used for Kiddush on Shabbat?
Ask the Expert: What If It’s Not Safe To Display My Menorah?
There have been antisemitic incidents in my area and I’m worried about being visibly Jewish.
Ask the Expert: Can a Non-Jew Hang a Mezuzah on their Doorpost?
We want to show solidarity with the local Jewish community.
Ask the Expert: Do We Light a Memorial Candle on Yom Kippur?
Question: Do We Light a Memorial Candle on Yom Kippur? I know they are lit on the anniversary (yahrtzeit) of ...
Ask the Expert: Is It OK to Wear a Tallit Outside of Morning Services?
Is the Jewish prayer shawl reserved only for times of prayer?