Chani Benjaminson

I know that we light holiday candles on the first two nights of Passover. But what happens when the first day of Passover falls on Shabbat, and the second night of Passover begins on Saturday? Does that change things with the lighting on Saturday night?

My neighbor’s father just passed away and Purim will fall within the shiva, seven day mourning period.

I purchased three mezuzahs from a synagogue sale (without the parchment). I’ve heard they are very expensive; can I just place a copy inside?

Is there any type of pasta that may be eaten on the holiday of Passover?

I was wondering, why can't Jews eat pork or shellfish?

Less than ten minutes elapsed from the time my waters broke to when the baby was born, so there was no time to panic, no time to be afraid or think about anything other than what was happening in the moment. But a few hours later, as I was relaxing and...

Question: What are you to do when you can't afford to redo your entire kitchen to make it kosher? Or if you don't live near a store that carries kosher meat, and you can't afford to buy it online all the time? Answer: First of all, it's wonderful to hear...

Question: I have heard "shalom" for years, but I don't know the meaning of the word. Can you help me understand this apparently profound word? Answer: I should know the meaning of the word as it's also my son's name... Shalom, like many Hebrew words, has...

Question: I am in a debate regarding Kohens and Levites. My friend says that Kohens are descended from Levites. I say that the three "levels" are Kohens, Levites and Israelites. Who is correct? Answer: You are both right. Kohanim (that's plural for Kohen)...

The prohibition mentioned in the Torah is to mix meat (beef) with milk. This injunction was extended by the Sages to include fowl as its meat can be confused with beef. Eggs do not fall into this category as they cannot be mistaken for meat. Furthermore,...