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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 basics of kosher? Only some animals are kosher, such as cows, sheep, chicken, and certain fish Animals and birds must be slaughtered in a specific way and their blood removed Meat and dairy are never combined Insects are never eaten Even trac...

Refraining from mixing milk and meat is a biblical instruction with far-reaching ramifications in Jewish law.

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?

Gematria is the process by which numerical values are ascribed to the Hebrew letters.

A synagogue is a place of Jewish worship. In addition to housing a sanctuary for services, synagogues often serve as the centerpoint of Jewish life.

Certain Jewish laws require that we actually see something. Does AR count?