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Kippah with thick curly hair

So I have thick curly hair, and because of this, it can be a little bit tricky to get my kippah to stay on. (I…

Ruach, Nefesh, Neshama

I stumbled upon this compelling piece in r/Hebrew. Mavens of r/Judaism, pray tell: conceptually, how well do you think this image depicts/harmonizes Judaism’s traditional understanding…

Is this the best site for reading the tanakh?

https://www.sefaria.org/texts/Tanakh I want to read it in the original order without it being in the Christian context and rearranged version in the old testament submitted…

Kapparot

For many years now my family has done Kapparot with money, mostly for ethical reasons. I have done some research into the subject, and have…

Can I give a goy work to do over Yom Kippur?

Fixing something. Obviously I’d give it to him before in comes in and pick it up after. submitted by /u/Leading-Fail-7263 [link] [comments] Source: Reditt

Rabbinic/Cantorial Ceremonial Kippot

Has anyone else noticed that the pointy/elevated kippot worn by Cantors is making a comeback? I have a recollection that they were worn in my…

Movie/game piracy

Just wondering if someone can shed light on halachos that would be connected with piracy. Just thinking about how it’s right before Yom Kippur and…

Band teacher needs help!

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some guidance regarding Chanukah music in my band class. This year I have a student with a Jewish dad and…

How does a ger actually find a wife?

I would be interested to know how a Ger in his mid/late 20s can find a wife who also lives an orthodox life. That can…

The missing truth.

As we will be/have been saying the 13 midot a lot (if you are sfard/edot mizrach more than usual) lately and in a few days…

Torah reading schedule?

Hi, I am a Jew trying to reconnect with the religion of my ancestors. I am just starting. Is there a calendar/schedule/list of what parts…