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What is the reason for the exact order of the blessings in the Amidah? Why is it that, for example, Slach Lanu is #6 or the blessing for rain is #9 or Modim is #17? Why is it that no other blessings were put in any other position? Was it made this way at random, or for a specific reason?

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Hi Rabbi, what is the idea and what is the text for the special blessing said in the spring when seeing blossoming fruit trees? Thanks.

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Hi Rabbi, There is a special hand greeting done in the Star Trek series by Mr. Spock to "live long and prosper". I was told it’s a Hebrew blessing and I have also seen it on plaques and on souvenirs. Would you please help me learn more about it? Thanks.

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Elokeinu Vei-Lo-Hei Avoteinu Ya-Aleh V'Yavo is recited on Rosh Chodesh and Festivals. This special section is added in BOTH Birkat HaMazon and 5th Bracha (R'Tzei) in the Amidah. On Shabbat we recite R'Tzei V'Ha-Cha-Li-Tzei-Nu in Birkat HaMazon. Is this section recited within any other prayers?

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When a parent passes away, the child says Kaddish for eleven months, not twelve. I know it has something to do with the soul of the departed. Question 1: Does a parent say Kaddish for eleven months for a departed child? It is the custom of some people to say Kaddish for eleven months even if it is not mandated - for example: husband for departed wife, sibling for departed sibling. Question 2: Should someone say Kaddish every time the Mourner's Kaddish can be recited after the twelve months? How does that reflect on the departed person's soul?

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I noticed that often after the name of a great Rabbi, the word "Shlita" is written. What does this mean? Thank you!

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Dear Rabbi, when I sit down at my desk (nowadays, with COVID-19, it’s in my home office) and start the workday, is there a prayer I should be saying right then? What I’m trying to ask is: How does a person bring God into one’s personal workplace?