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Is it better to learn, or not learn Torah (playing chess) on XMS and Nittel Nacht (Yiddish: ניטל נאַכט)? There are two opinions (שיטות): It is a mitzvah or it is forbidden. It is a Mitzvah De’oraita It is a mitzvah de’oraita of learning Torah every day and night. After all, what’s more important — a …
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There’s never been a better time to be peddling mock meats. For British Columbia-based Yves Veggie Cuisine, the concept of a sandwich stuffed with meatless deli slices that merely look like bologna has proven to be popular with more than just vegetarians. Thanks in part to the Atkins-led war on carbohydrates, a seemingly endless string …
Question: Are cigarettes kosher In Israel everybody smoking, so I guess it is okay. Never heard any cigarette that is not kosher. Ask a rabbi to be 100% sure. The question that you need to ask yourself is: Are cigarettes kosher all year around given their danger to life (sakanat nefashot)? Question: Are cigarettes kosher …
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