Rabbi Ginsburg’s “Ask The Rabbi # 12” is up!

By Avi aka TG • March 13, 2008

As always the YouTube Rabbi is both entertaining and informative. Enjoy!

Should unmarried women cover heads?

What’s’ Islam’s view of Judaism?

What’s the right age to study Kabbalah?

Selling illegal drugs?

Can you convert and work on Shabbat?

Can you drive to synagogue on Shabbat?

What about eating fish with cheese?

Are there any prayers for waking and bed? food blessing priority?

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Avi aka TG

Avi is a Jew by choice who converted to Judaism in the spring of 2006 after two years of study and participation in Ottawa’s Jewish community. Although he began his Jewish journey as part of a Reform congregation, he now calls the Conservative movement home. Read More

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