| Language | Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 5 |
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Love is not bound by time. Even after a loved one passes on, they continue to live on in our hearts; we treasure the memories of the times we spent together and immortalize them through noble deeds.
But may we communicate with them after they’ve gone? The Torah (Devarim 18:11) instructs us to avoid all occult arts, such as sorcery, divination and necromancy. What are the details of these laws and what practical relevance do they have?
Related: Familial Bonds in the Hereafter and תפלה על קברי צדיקים
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A comprehensive examination of the ancient promise that those who attend a bris are forgiven of all their sins. Where did the legend start? To whom does it apply? And how seriously do we take it today?
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Missing persons raise
tough questions. How long must we wait before they are presumed dead? What is
the mourning process? And may the missing person’s spouse ever remarry?
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What are the earliest sources in the Torah for the commandment, purpose and benefit of Taharas Hamishpacha and Mikvah?
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לא טוב היות האדם לבדו. סקירה על דבר משמעות טובת האדם והתועלת שנוצרה על ידי בריאת האשה, על דרך הפשטני והמדרשי. עזר כנגדו.
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מנהג ישראל קדום להניח אבן על מצבת הקבר כשמבקרים בבית החיים. לפנינו סקירה כוללת על מקור המנהג וטעמו. הקיצו ורננו שוכני עפר.
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׳שפטרני מעונש הלזה׳ – ביטוי נדיר ותמוה. לפנינו סקירה כוללת על מקור מנהג אמירת הברכה בעת עלית הבר מצוה, טעמו וביאורו.
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“A single moment of repentance and good deeds in this world is greater than all of the World to Come” (Avot 4:17).
During the final stages of a terminal illness, a patient may endure pain and suffering with no hope of improvement. What measures must be undertaken to prolong the life of the patient?
What are the halachic requirements for administering nutrition, hydration, oxygen and antibiotics? Does the age or presence of mind of the patient play any role in the decision?
Although questions of this nature must be dealt with by a Rav moreh hora’ah b’poel on a case-by-case basis, this paper provides an overview of the relevant issues.
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Many Jews won’t cut a boy’s hair until he is three years old. What is the history of this custom? What lessons does it hold for us? And does everyone have to keep to it?
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Ancient Jewish sources indicate that Jews would bury their dead twice. What was the reason for this?
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