Questions

Why does a man have to wear a yarmulke? Is there a law that requires a jewish male to cover their head and what is the reason? Does it mean he is disrepectful if he does not?

Dear Rabbi- Is it true that a conservative conversion is not recognized by Israel or by Orthodox Jews? If I converted through a conserrvative rabbi/beit din can I practice in an orthodox shul?

I heard somewhere that the Rambam says one who doesn't eat meat because it is cruel to animals, or "G-d wouldn't want us to eat animals" is a mumar, but if he is vegetarian because he feels it is more healthful it is fine. What's the story?

what is a baby naming

why a rabbi has got this long sideburns?why you always wear black clothes?what happens if a rabbi eats blood?and pork?do you enjoy the life living in this way?why the women always must wear long sleeve,long skirts and leggins?

I am Catholic and my fiance is Jewish. We are wondering... is it possible for a child to be baptisedand take first communion, as well as have a bris and a bar mitzvah? Or, for example, does baptising a child then preclude them from having a bar mitzvah when they're older? I'm not sure if the Conservative view is different than the Reformed view...I'd love to hear both if possible. Thanks, Charlene

in halacha, if a slave has allowed his ear to be pierced as a sign that he wish to be made a permanent slave can his master a some point in the future free him?

Why is there a widespread custom on Rosh Hashana to eat a sweet apple that is dipped in honey?

Why is there a widespread custom on Rosh Hashana to eat a sweet apple that is dipped in honey?

I am a 32 female from Israel leaving in the US. I am looking for a jewish partner to share my life with and build a family. Please if you have any contacts you can provide me with or refer me to other people that are interested in the same thing, i will highly appreciate it. Please take this request seriously as i have no other ways to meet other jewish people. thank you very much for any reply, ori haviv