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A Mystical Prayer $39.00
Ana Bechoach is an ancient and mystical Jewish prayer and spells the names
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A Look at Liturgy: On the Origin and Evolution of Piyutim $39.00
Piyutim are liturgical poems that are chanted during prayer primarily on the High Holidays, with some dating back many generations. What is their status in Jewish law? Must they all be recited or can they be omitted? What do we know about their origin and evolution? How important is it to adhere to local custom?
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Motion Sensors on Shabbos (Sources) $75.00
The popularity of Smart Sensors is on the rise. As more aspects of ordinary life are administered by electronic mechanisms, many practical questions are raised about how observant Jewish life is impacted by the new technology.
When the stairwell lights only turn on when sensing your presence, can you use them on Shabbos? What about the inadvertent motion that triggers a neighbors’ outdoor lights? Can you be present in a room that is monitored by closed-circuit surveillance cameras?
A summary and index of the major contemporary Poskim on this issue.
See also: “An Uplifting Shabbos” on the general issue of Electricity and Shabbos.
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Arabs Living in the Shtachim (Sources) $39.00
When the State of Israel triumphantly vanquished its enemies that occupied its West Bank in a defensive war, a critical question arose as to the future of the the local Arab population. How did the Rebbe recommend they be dealt with?
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Waters at Rest $39.00
The water used to bake Matzah must be mayim shelanu—water that had been drawn in the evening and left to cool overnight. What is the halachic background for this requirement?
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First Shofar $39.00
The shofar is an ancient musical instrument used to call the Jewish people together. It was blown to announce the new month, before the commencement of battle, and other occasions. It is still used on Rosh Hashanah and the closing of Yom Kippur to call the people to repentance. When was the shofar used for the first time?
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The Steps of Ascent $39.00
The mizbeach was specifically required to have a ramp for the priests, while the menorah had a staircase for the high priest. Why were these two fundamental Temple structures accessed in different ways?
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Where a Tallis is Inappropriate (Sources) $39.00
It is common practice for those wearing a Tallis in shul, to remove it before entering a washroom. Why would a Tallis be any different than an ordinary pair of Tzitzis and Yarmulka that are never removed for this purpose
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The Contralateral Brain and Body $39.00
Is there any mystical significance to the fact that the brain is designed in a contralateral fashion, with the right side controlling the left and vice versa?
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The Bima and Equal Opportunity Original price was: $75.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
The aliyos to the Torah are given to men; But why? Do societal changes not play a role in determining issues of gender in Judaism? What is the meaning of Kevod haTzibur? Can a Tzibur forego its own consideration? When does the principle of Kevod haBriyos trump laws that are rabbinic in origin?
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Mechitzah Mania – When is a Mechitza Required $39.00
Have you ever sat down on a bus and found that you’re sitting in the women’s section? Came to a rally only to see you’re on the wrong side? At concerts, Simchos, Shiurim; it seems there are Mechitzos just about everywhere. What is the origin of this practice? Are these Mechitzos a sign of strict Jewish observance, or are they an indication of religious fanaticism?
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Forced Circumcision? $39.00
Why does the Torah require the circumcision of all gentile slaves belonging to a Jew? Does Judaism endorse their forced circumcision? Is circumcision just one component of conversion or is it a distinct requirement of the Torah?
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You Don’t Want to Miss a Bris $39.00
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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The Brilliant Engineering of the Jewish Calendar $39.00
This research paper examines the internal workings of the Jewish calendar and provides solutions for some of its inconsistencies.
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The Bima in No Man’s Land Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
May the Bima be placed in front of the Aron? May it be placed between the men and women sections?
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Old Worshippers and Timeless Prayer $39.00
A minyan of seniors, a common occurrence at old age homes, can be challenging. What does Jewish law say about seniors sleeping during the prayers, or seniors who are unable or unwilling to actively participate in the services?
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