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A noted scholar and researcher, Rabbi Yehuda Shurpin serves as content editor at Chabad.org, and writes the popular weekly Ask Rabbi Y column. Rabbi Shurpin is the rabbi of the Chabad Shul in St. Louis Park, Minn., where he resides with his wife, Ester, and their children.
Don’t we dip apples into honey on Rosh Hashanah?
The tricky halachic conundrum of “Pores Mapah Umikadesh”
This year, Purim falls on a Friday. For most of the day’s observances—hearing the Megillah, giving gifts to the poor, and sending food to friends and family—this just means we need to be a bit more organized. But when it comes to the Purim feast, things g...
The halachic and kabbalistic rationale for washing three times.
When did Abraham pay a tariff?
The Scholar Who Became a Physician
Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon (1138-1204), better known as Maimonides or Rambam, stands as one of history's most remarkable figures. While he's primarily celebrated for his groundbreaking works in Jewish law and philosophy, including the Mishneh Torah and Guide ...
Is this a recommended custom?
Do you need to light an additional candle going forward?
What are the issues with using voice-activated devices on Shabbat?
Great question! Voice-activated virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri are electronic devices powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP). They work by listening for a “wake word,” like "Alexa" or "Hey Siri," which activa...
How does Judaism define the power of a king?
Certain Jewish laws require that we actually see something. Does AR count?
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