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Q: Signature of Rav Ovadia Hedaya

NJMRav Ovadia Hedaya ends a number of teshuvos in Yaskil Avdi with the letters וצוי״מ ומי״נ כיר׳א - what is the meaning of this abbreviation?

 
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Q: What was Korach's argument?

Core of realityB"H A simple reading of Parshas Korach and Rashi seems to imply that Korach was denying Moshe's authenticity entirely, including the Torah itself, which is the prophecy of Moshe. He asks why do we need a mezuzah when a house full of sefarim suffices, seemingly implying that he can make his own To...

 
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Q: How do contradictions within Halacha impact the credibility of Judaism?

SeekerGiven the vast array of interpretations and customs in following Halacha, how does Judaism maintain its credibility and authority when one practice can be considered correct by one group but incorrect by another? In some cases, the contradiction can be about keeping Shabbos properly which has dir...

 
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Q: Prediction in Chazal about existence of future state of Israel before Mosiach comes

SchmerelThere is a story told about the Brisker Rav that he was asked how he can oppose Zionism when the Zohar says that Israel will be under control of (secular) Jews before Mosiach comes (He answered that future knowledge of people doing something wrong does not make it right). I also remember an essay...


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