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Separation in the Case of a Non-Fixed Veset

A Blouse Permitted to Wear

Melaveh Malkah — Mezonot Foods Immediately After Shabbat Ends

The HaGomel Blessing After Childbirth

Disposing of holy texts and objects

Genizah — Quotations from Verses, Lashon Hara, an Old Refrigerator on Shabbat

Laser hair removal

Removing Hair in a Case of Discomfort

Building on Shabbos

Disassembling and Reassembling a Shower Head on Shabbat

Interest on loans

Interest in an Employee Retention Program

Science and Judaism

Does the Sun revolve around the Earth?

Purification order

Moistening a Bedikah Cloth

Death anniversary (yahrtzeit)

An Aliyah on the Shabbat of a Yahrzeit

The western wall

Why Do Thousands Visit the Kosel on Pesach, Shavuos, and Sukkos? The Sources Behind This Ancient Custom

Pesukei de-zimrah

What Is the Source of Pesukei DeZimra and When Was It Instituted?

Head covering for women

A Wig for the Wedding Day

Trade and commerce

Payment for Meals in a Talmud Torah