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YoExpert Q&A | Home | Religion and Spirituality | Judaism Ask a Question. Get Detailed Answers From Experts and Pro Writers! What Makes YoExpert Different? All our experts are also professional writers in the Zerys network! Search for Answers Home Religion and Spirituality Judaism Judaism - Recent Questions and Answers So, You Want to Become a Jew? How to Convert to Judaism Answered by: Joe , An Expert in the Converting to Judaism Category If you want to convert to Judaism, it will not be easy. It is by far the most difficult world religion to become a part of, but, it is possible. If you have discovered the Jewish f... Is passing during nidda permissible? Answered by: Avi , An Expert in the Jewish Culture and Traditions Category This question of passing during nidda bothered me many years ago when our first child was born. The answer lies in the nature and the history of the custom for couples not to hand ... Where did the tradition of the upsherin hair cutting ceremony come from? Answered by: Rachel , An Expert in the Jewish Culture and Traditions Category The Upsherin Hair Cutting Ceremony If you are in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, you might notice male toddlers running around with long, flowing hair. These little boys have ... How does one practice 21st Century Judaism? Answered by: Uriel , An Expert in the Jewish Living Category We live in an incredibly fast-paced, on-the-go society today. It seems as though employers, friends and family are expecting us to always be on our phones and in constant communica... What is it like when an Orthodox Jewish community begins to expand into neighboring com... Answered by: Christine , An Expert in the Judaism - General Category "They're coming ... you'll see," said my boss. He was not referring to space aliens but to the Orthodox Jewish community heavily concentrated in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, just a s... What do you see as the trend in Jewish-Christian interfaith relations today? Answered by: Kenneth , An Expert in the Interfaith Activities Category Religion does not exist in a vacuum. Throughout history, proximity has caused cross-pollination of ideas and even symbols. Archaeologists have found symbols from Greek mythology in... What is the purpose of prayer, and why should anyone pray? Answered by: Richard , An Expert in the Judaism Fundamentals Category What is the purpose of prayer, and why should anyone pray? Does God really need us to ask for or thank Him for things? After all, He is all knowing and all forgiving. He knows w... What are the major American Jewish religious movements? Answered by: Melissa , An Expert in the Judaism - General Category Generally speaking, there are four major American Jewish religious movements: Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist. In addition, there are a number of smaller mov... Who are the Ultra-Orthodox Jews? Answered by: Irwin , An Expert in the Judaism - General Category Whenever I hear the term Ultra-Orthodox, I think of a soap commercial. These Jews are so refined, so smooth, no harmful chemicals added. These Jews have been engineered to perfecti... I recently converted to Judaism, but am concerned that I will miss out on Christmas. Ho... Answered by: Jessica , An Expert in the Converting to Judaism Category Christmas is a holiday that many who grew up with have fond memories of. For some, it was a time when a family that didn't get along the rest of the year came together. For others,... Why Do Jewish Women Cover Their Hair? Answered by: Aviva , An Expert in the Jewish Culture and Traditions Category In the heat of summer or the frost of winter, you can tell that a woman is a religious Orthodox Jew by the fact that she covers her hair. There are several reasons Orthodox Jewish... Subcategories for Judaism Subcategories Converting to Judaism Interfaith Activities Jewish Culture and Traditions Jewish Living Judaism - General Judaism Fundamentals Home Contact Us Follow Us A Division of Interact Media Privacy Policy | User Terms of Service...