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When Can a Jewish Wedding Happen?

There are times when a Jewish wedding can happen and times when weddings cannot, either according to laws or customs.

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Marriage As Mitzvah

Jews see marriage as mitzvah based on biblical and rabbinic texts. Marriage is seen as important for spirituality and closeness with God.

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What is a Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, B-Mitzvah?

The B-Mitzvah is a transitional moment when one becomes responsible to the mitzvot, Traditionally celebrated with an aliyah to the Torah.

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Shaking the Lulav and Etrog is a core ritual for Sukkot. This guide describes how to shake it and what blessing to recite.

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The Rabbis explain that honoring one’s parents is to be understood essentially as an act of worshiping God.

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When speaking about family, there is a wide variety of opinions and also a variety of obligations of parents, situations and relationships.

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The responsibility of sellers to enact ethical advertising of their products is equal to, if not greater than that of the careful consumer.

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What special ethical concerns arise as the distinction between company owners and customers is blurred by equity investment?

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Where a monopoly offers a clear benefit to consumers, Jewish tradition does sanction them on a closely regulated basis.

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Signing of Business Contract

The laws that govern commerce aim to prevent the unscrupulous transfer of property or money from its rightful possessor to another person.

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