Q. Do Jews take astrology seriously?
January 15, 2024 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
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Matchmaker, matchmaker, find me a match
January 8, 2024 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Q. Why is a matchmaker called a “shadchan”? Ask the rabbi. Read more
Ask the rabbi: Orthodoxy & Reform
January 2, 2024 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Q. Why doesn’t orthodoxy accept the Reform movement is a valid option in Judaism? Read more
Doing good deeds or praying – which is more important?
December 26, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
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Any problem for a Jew wishing a Christian “Merry Xmas”?
December 18, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
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How many light are kindled during Chanukah?
December 11, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
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The Miracle of Chanukah
December 4, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Chanukah is colourful, exciting and popular, ranking with Purim in carnival spirit. Every type of talent is part of the festival: art, music, drama, cookery. The games are absorbing. Read more
To 120!!! What does it mean?
November 27, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
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Do you believe in using modern language in Bible translations?
November 20, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Any problem in holding concerts in a Shule?
November 13, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
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Why are Jews supposed to pray three times a day?
November 8, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
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Does Judaism have a problem with people being ambitious?
October 30, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
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Once a Jew, always a Jew?
October 16, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
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Sh’mini Atzeret/Simchat Torah: Rabbi Apple explains
October 3, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple writes on the upcoming festivals. Read more
Rabbi Raymond Apple on Sukkot
September 29, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Sukkot says a great deal about Judaism. Read more
Yom Kippur thoughts
September 18, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
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Teshuvah is for everyone
September 11, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
No moment in Jewish history was as breathtaking as the revelation at Sinai. Read more
Want to know about the cantor’s prayer in the Rosh Hashanah service?
September 4, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
How do you explain the large number of Jews in art and other forms of culture?
August 21, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
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Is gambling a sin?
August 14, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Is the Messiah simply a nice dream or will it really happen?
August 7, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
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What is one to make of Albert Einstein’s statement that “The Jewish God is simply a negation of superstition”?
July 31, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
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Tishah B’Av – the fast that will become a feast
July 24, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
One day the Tishah B’Av fast will become a yom-tov…writes Rabbi Raymond Apple. Read more
What is an ethical will?
July 17, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
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How does the international date line impact on Jewish observance?
July 10, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
What is the meaning of life?
July 3, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Q. How can you prove there is a God?
June 26, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
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What do Jews believe?
June 19, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
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Do you agree that the original Chassidim were reformers of Judaism?
June 12, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
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Why is black the colour associated with bereavement and mourning?
June 5, 2023 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
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