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Gibraltar’s Jews are known for their widespread observance of Jewish law, maintaining strong traditions amid broader assimilation.
By Yehuda Altein
Which rabbi lived in a cave with his father for 13 years?
By Menachem Posner
Throughout history,
Jews have been called the “People of the Book” (or “
Am HaSefer”) by both Jews and non-Jews.
By Yehuda Shurpin
How could there be light before there is anything at all? What would it illuminate, if nothing yet exists? Where would it radiate, if space is yet to be invented? What is its frequency, considering that time has yet to begin?
By Tzvi Freeman
May children ride bikes or scooters (indoors, or in a place where there is an eruv)?
By Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin, compiled by Rabbi Yehuda Altein
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