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Q: Why does Eliyahu appear at a brit milah?

DanFThere's really not much to add here... What's the connection between Eliyahu and the Brit Milah? We have a kiseh shel eliyahu (Chair of Eliyahu) and we mention his name when the infant is placed on the chair.

 
 
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2:40 AM
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Q: A Table Representing the altar

Chiddushei TorahI’ve heard of the concept that שולחנו של אדם דומה למזבח, a person’s table resembles the altar. Does anyone know where this wording can be found?

 
 
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1:51 PM
Another important indication of why we need to keep internet-accessible material sourced and clear, because people are using these questions for psak whether we like it or not...
(Or alternatively, why we need to emphasize that it isn't psak.)
 
@רבותמחשבות Definitely both
 
2:51 PM
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Q: Flagging as Not an Answer

רבות מחשבותI'm still having trouble understanding when the "Not an Answer" flag should be used. I recently flagged a couple of answers to Is there a short Daf Yomi shiur online in English? as not being an answer, where the question asked was (emphasis mine): There is a short, 10-minute daf yomi shiur ...

 
 
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4:10 PM
is really a useful tag for us?
 
4:22 PM
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Q: Naming your baby - does the name influence the child?

chortkov2Inspired by this question: Is there any significance to the name you choose to give your child? Does the name have any influence over the child? Is there any reason to choose to name your son after someone specific?

 
 
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7:33 PM
Sara Chipps on July 18, 2019

“Caustic community for new users. There is no excuse for not being kind!”  – 6 years coding

“It feels too scary and unaccessible for new developers” – 3 years coding

“People could be less brutal” – 6 years coding

“The attitude is not beginner friendly. Askers are expected to have done a lot of research before asking a question (re: both question format and content), even if they are completely new to the community or topic. Not everyone can understand or even know to look for documentation when they’re completely new to programming.” – 12 years coding experience  …

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10:22 PM
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Q: Amira L'Akum not on Shabbat

rosendsOne may not ask a non-Jew to do an action on behalf of the Jew if the action is assur on Shabbat (a gross over simplification, I know). This would constitute Amira L'Akum (or Nochri). Is there a parallel problem with asking a non-Jew to do an action which is assur to a Jew at any other time. I'm...

 
10:42 PM
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Q: Desecrating Shabbos to ask a Gadol to daven for a patient?

NJMCan you desecrate Shabbos by sending a letter/leaving the Techum to ask a Gadol to daven for a patient whose life is in immediate danger?

 

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