Shemini
Happy Second Birthday, Rabbi Y!
Dear Friend,
Just two years ago, veteran “Ask the Rabbi” responder Yehuda Shurpin kicked off his “Ask Rabbi Y” column with a response to why we hide the afikoman. Thanks to the wonderful questions you have submitted, this feature has grown to become one of our most popular offerings, with fresh, insightful and relevant answers to so many questions.
So keep on submitting good questions and sharing thoughtful comments. Together, we’ll make this third year of answers even more exciting, educational and satisfying!
Sincerely,
The Chabad.org Editorial Team
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This is the world into which you were thrown. The waves are the stress and anxiety of indecision, not knowing which way to turn, on what to...
