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          | July 25, 2010 
 |  | Why Do Some People Leave the Synagogue During Yizkor? 
 
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          | March 12, 2010 
 |  | What is Maot Chittim, and why is it collected before Passover? 
 
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          | January 8, 2010 
 |  | Why is the wedding ceremony held under a chupa? 
 
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          | December 4, 2009 
 |  | Why is a Ninth Candle Used to Light the Chanukah Menorah? 
 
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          | November 8, 2009 
 |  | Can Jews Celebrate With Non-Jews on Their Holidays? 
 
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          | October 8, 2009 
 |  | Why Are Autopsies Forbidden? 
 
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          | September 10, 2009 
 |  | Why Three Different Patterns When Blowing the Shofar? 
 
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          | July 3, 2009 
 |  | Why is the ark covered with a curtain? 
 
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          | June 2, 2009 
 |  | Why is the embroidery on a Tallit blue? 
 
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          | April 17, 2009 
 |  | Jews Charging Interest to Jews. Is It Kosher? 
 
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          | March 18, 2009 
 |  | What is Peysakh Sheni? 
 
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          | February 12, 2009 
 |  | Why Do Jews Read the Megillah on Purim? 
 
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          | January 16, 2009 
 |  | What is Tu B'Shevat? 
 
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          | December 11, 2008 
 |  | Why are Women Obligated to Light Chanukah Candles 
 
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          | June 15, 2008 
 |  | Sending Flowers to a Jewish Funeral 
 
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