Tallit & Tzitzit

Blue Tallit Stripes – Why is a particular blue color associated with Judaism? For example the Israeli flag, and the stripes on the tallit. More »
Blue Techelet Thread – I was in Israel recently and saw some religious men wearing tzitzit strings with a blue thread. I thought the strings were supposed to be white. What was this blue? More »
Cutting Tzitzit Strings – I just tied my own tzitzit, but some of the strings came out much too long. Is there anything wrong with just cutting them down with a pair of scissors? More »
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Tefillin

Is Wearing Tefillin a Literal Commandment? – The beautiful verses of the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) teach us to love God and serve Him with our entire heart and soul. We should speak of His laws while at home or on the way, when we rise and when… More »
Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin – I had recently brought in my Tefillin to be checked. For those few days that I didn’t have them, I wore an old pair in the house which used to be my grandfather’s. They are Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin. Afterwards, someone… More »
Rashi's Daughters – Is it true that Rashi's daughters wore Tefillin? If so, what is the source? Why could those women wear them and other women not? More »
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Kippah

Kippah for a Non-Jew – I have a few Jewish friends who wear kippahs and sometimes when I'm hanging out with them I feel out of place. Even though I am not Jewish, would there be any problem with me wearing a kippah, too? More »
Kippah – Source of Obligation – Where does the Torah say that a Jewish man must wear a kippah? More »

Clothes

Clothing on Rosh Hashanah – This year I will be attending my first Rosh Hashanah service. Is there anything I need to know about particular clothes to wear? More »
Clothing on Yom Kippur – What color clothing should be worn on Yom Kippur? And Why? More »
Men's and Women's Clothing – I was in a vintage clothing store and saw a great shirt that looked comfortable. I was about to buy it and the salesperson said, "Is this for you? You know, this is a woman's blouse." I was surprised, and… More »
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Mezuzah & the Home

Chanukat HaBayit – We just bought our first home and will be moving in another few weeks. We wanted to make a house-warming party. Is there anything like this in Jewish tradition? More »
Hamsa – I received a gift from an Israeli friend. It is a beautiful mosaic Hamsa, or Miriam's Hand. I am interested in the Hebrew prayer that appears on the back of it. I am wondering if there is an English or… More »
Mezuzah – College Dorm – I’m moving into a college dorm very soon and would like to know if the room requires a mezuzah. I don’t know in advance who all my roommates will be, or if they will all be Jewish. More »
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Tattoos & Cosmetic Surgery

Body Piercing – Everybody in my high school is getting their body parts pierced. I think some of the piercing is attractive – like multiple earrings or the navel. But some of them are gross – studs in the tongue or pierced eyebrows.… More »
Fingernails – I know that Judaism has something to say about every aspect of existence and our lives. But I never imagined there was something to know about fingernails, until my friend said there is a specific order to cut them. What’s… More »
Tattoo: Burial in Jewish Cemetery? – I have a tattoo from my younger days, which I now very much regret. I am debating whether to undergo laser removal surgery, and one of my considerations is whether the tattoo will prevent me from (eventually) being buried in… More »
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Shaving & Haircuts

Electric Shavers – I am becoming more observant and am now ready to “tackle” the mitzvah of not shaving the beard with a razor. Can you give me some guidelines for how this works, and what my options are? More »
Peyos - Sidelocks – What is the meaning of the long curls worn by religious Jewish men? More »

Other

Are Jews Against Whistling? – I see a lot of Orthodox Jews object to whistling. Do you know any reason why? More »
Dinosaurs – A new Bible museum has opened in the U.S. which portrays a world that once included dinosaurs. But we all know that dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years, while the Bible places Creation some 5700 years ago. Isn’t… More »
Evolution – Who Cares? – There’s so much talk about whether God created the world or whether it evolved by chance. But I’m wondering: What difference does it make how this all came about anyhow? More »
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