Orthodox Judaism/Expert Profile

Average Ratings

• Knowledgeability 9.82
• Clarity of Response 9.88
• Timeliness 9.98
• Politeness 9.98

• Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
• Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 10
• Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 412
• Volunteer Since 2003-09-02
• Prestige Points 5656

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    K = Knowledgeability    C = Clarity of Response    T = Timeliness    P = Politeness

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Ken	08/16/09	10	10	10	10	I will look in the previous post .....
Paul	06/05/09	7	10	10	10	Was hoping for a definitive "ruling". Otherwise .....
Sam	05/20/09	10	10	10	10
Samil	05/19/09	10	7	10	10
Tony	03/01/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you! I see it more clearly .....

Recent Answers from Rav Ovadiah

2009-11-18 on discharges and acne..:

Peter, Thanks for your kind question. The discharges generally spoken about in the Torah come from the private areas not the face, so no they do not. These rules, in general only deal with ritual purity

2009-08-09 nazirite obstinance...:

Han, While I appreciate your zeal, you are putting the cart way before the horse. You are not even Jewish yet and are already wanting to take a Nazarite vow. As the other expert already told you, without

2009-08-05 period cleanliness....:

Han, The rules of Niddah are quite in-depth and require consultation with a Rabbi. This is one of the many subjects you will study in depth during your conversion classes. They do not apply to non-Jews

2009-08-02 sacrifice and conversion....:

Hon, Conversion to Judaism is a lengthy process and a lifetime commitment. It takes years of study even for someone who is already familiar with the Hebrew Scriptures. It is not something to be taken

2009-08-02 sacrifice and conversion....:

Han, Thank you for your question. Deuteronomy 12:11 is clear that the sacrifices can only take place in the Temple. The Temple was destroyed in 70 CE. The prophets, who can suspend the law temporarily