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Funeral and Burial

A Mourning Woman Whose Husband Insists She Does Not Tear Her Garment

Funeral and Burial

Tearing of Garment by a Woman in Mourning

Establishing a Place for Prayer in the Synagogue

Prayer Before a Leaflet with a Rabbi's Picture

Pronouncing the Name of God when Teaching a Non-Observant Jew to Bless

I Divorced to Marry a Girl

Lighting Hanukkah candles when not at home

Guest on Hanukkah, Sleeping in One Place and Eating in Another

Stickers in the Shape of Moon and Stars

Cookies in the Shape of Moon and Stars

Which Sun, Moon, and Stars Are Forbidden to Draw and Photograph

Use of the Gregorian Date

Non-Jewish Customs

Wearing Clothing Designated for Non-Jews

Date for a Wedding

Death anniversary (yahrtzeit)

Memorial on Hanukkah

Shabbos Torah reading

Called to Maftir but Unable to Read the Haftarah