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I heard that G‑d does not want us to create hybrid fruit. So my question is, if G‑d is not happy with this fruit, should I make a blessing before eating it?

The rabbi in my synagogue tells me that my daughter should begin lighting Shabbat candles. My very traditional grandmother disagrees. Can you please enlighten me?

If a river is polluted, do you start by washing off the beaches, or do you plug up the sources that are pouring in all the toxic waste?

According to chassidic teachings, Yom Kippur falling on Shabbat doesn’t “deprive” us of the pleasures which Shabbat normally affords us. Rather the extremely holy nature of Yom Kippur accomplishes the same objective . . .

My sons both have the same portion. Can they read it together?

Is it permitted for a Jew to have a pet pig? Can a Jewish farmer raise pigs for business purposes, for sale to non-Jews?

A list of the Thirteen Principles of the Jewish faith, as penned by Maimonides, along with their biblical sources.

I've heard that studying the Torah portion that was read on the week of your birth can give you insight into your life. Is there any weight to this?