Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz Does the Torah prohibit Jews from gambling? And what about buying tickets in a Chinese auction or a lottery for that matter – […]
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Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz I don’t understand the mitzvah of “v’ahavta lerei’acha kamocha – love your friend like yourself.” You can command me to do or not […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz Does the “evil eye” exist? If it does, what is it, and what can we do to protect ourselves from it? There are […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz During the year following the passing of a parent or teacher, when mentioning their name, the child or student should say “hareini kaparat […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz A great rabbi gave me a blessing, but it didn’t work. Is it respectful to go back and tell him, or should I […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz I have recently heard people speaking about seeking a pressure-free environment, where they can just take it easy. Is such a sentiment in […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz We say, “When Adar arrives, we increase happiness.” Where is the source for this, and why is the month of Adar, specifically, such […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz Have another question to ask a rabbi? You can ask Rabbi Mintz your own question at asktherabbi@oorah.org, or head to oorah.org/asktherabbi/ to watch the […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz This year, the fast of Asara B’Tevet (the Tenth of Tevet) is on Friday, and I’ve noticed that this is the only fast […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz I know that women have special prayers they recite after they light Shabbat candles. Should we also be praying after we light Chanukah […]
