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Bowing in Prayer $75.00
As an expression of honor and submission, bowing before an authority has always been common. In Jewish prayer, numerous segments are associated with bowing and prostration. What are some of the reasons for bowing during the recital of Modeh Ani, Barchu, the Amida, Aleinu and during the Yom Kippur service?
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Breaking a Fast $75.00
“You shall observe My statutes . . and live by them” (Vayikra 18:5).
What halachic guidelines are invoked to protect the well-being of the ill and infirm on fast days? What medical advice should be sought out in advance, and what questions need to be asked? When ought one resort to ‘shiurim’? How are they calculated?
Reviewed by a Moreh Hora’ah B’Poel
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Calculated Moves $75.00
As a complex, strategic game known to improve memory and cognitive abilities, the Jewish attitude to Chess is an intriguing one. Were Torah scholars in favor of this pastime? Are there halachic issues to be aware when playing this game?
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Can G-d Change His Mind? $39.00
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Torah contains instances where G-d appears to have reconsidered His decision, often in response
to human action. How can an eternal G-d be subject to change? Does that mean
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Can Rabbis Give Medical Advice? $39.00
While it is undisputed
that doctors are healers of the body, the ultimate Healer is G-d. May we also
seek medical guidance from rabbis or other Jewish authorities? Is it
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Celebrating a Bas Mitzva (Sources) $39.00
What is the origin of this practice and what is the opinion of contemporary halachic authorities?
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Chabad Attitude to Jewish Governance in Eretz Yisrael $75.00
The State of Israel as a culmination of the Zionist enterprise represents a unique ideological school of thought. To what extent is this ideology compatible with Judaism in general and the philosophy of Chabad in particular?
From its inception, the dream of a modern autonomous Jewish homeland generated both excitement and controversy. How did Gedolei Yisroel and our Rebbeim react at the time? Did the Rebbe’s stance differ in any way from that of his predecessors?
What practical bearing do our ideological differences have? How do we provide our best support for our brothers in Eretz Yisrael while maintaining the integrity of our own principles? How do we navigate Religion and State in Eretz Yisrael?
This paper features a comprehensive overview of the Chabad attitude to the State of Israel, the background and battles of Zionism, ischalta d’Geula, and a host of related topics, including many practical hora’os from the Rebbe.
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Coercing an Apostate to Divorce $39.00
Is coercion a valid means of achieving the divorce of an apostate Jew and his estranged wife? A Jew is assumed to have a natural desire to lead a Torah lifestyle. What if a Jew converted and rejected his heritage? If compulsory measures are taken to ensure his granting of a Get, is it halachically valid?
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Communicating with the Dead $39.00
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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Constant Contact $39.00
The belief that the world is created and sustained by G-d at every moment is commonplace. Recently some have challenged the assumption that this is the classical understanding of mainstream Jewry. Is he correct?
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Continuous Creation $39.00
Are there any scientific parallels to the Chassidic doctrine of Continuous Creation? Did either theory inspire the other? A deeper look at one of Chassidus’ defining beliefs.
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Conversion: Is There Any Going Back? $39.00
What are the criteria for a proper Jewish conversion? Are
they negotiable? And if a convert stops practicing Judaism, is his or her
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Dealing with Disabilities $75.00
A look at the halachic status of those with mental and physical disabilities, such as autism and deaf-muteness.
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Did Lot Pray to the Angels? $39.00
The Biblical account of the destruction of Sedom raises many
questions. Amongst them: Why does the Torah imply that the angels defied G-d’s wishes by acting independently? Did Lot in fact direct his prayers to the angels? Was
his defense of the inhabitants of Tzoar that much better than Avraham’s
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Different Strokes for Different Folks $39.00
The distinction between Jew and Gentile has often been
misunderstood and used to incite hate. This paper explores the difference between Jews and Gentiles in Jewish law, and its impact on modern-day living. -
Dilemma of the Dishes $39.00
Your hostess has labored to prepare a tongue tantalizing gourmet dinner, but alas – her fine china dishes were never ritually purified by immersion in a Mikvah. How do you navigate this delicate situation?
