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Dear Rabbi, The story is told in Genesis of Abraham’s faithful servant Eliezer’s search for a wife for Isaac. We read his prayer on approaching the city where he is to find her (24:13-14): Behold, I am standing by the water fountain, and the daughters of ...
One should pray before eating.
One should pray before eating.
Negative Commandment 32
"There shall not be found among you... a diviner of times"—Deuteronomy 18:10. It is forbidden to predict the auspiciousness of times or dates based on astrological formations: "This day is auspicious, and this day not so." It is also forbidden to act base...
Exploring Rashi’s commentary on Balaam’s blessing
When Balaam, the greatest gentile prophet attempts to curse the Jewish nation, G-d inspires him to bless us instead. Rashi identifies a nuance in the wording he uses, which illustrates just how deeply G-d cares for His chosen people.
Daily Mitzvah, Day 15: Prohibitions for a Structure Designated for Worship & Benefiting from Idolatry
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Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 15 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.
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