Ask a rabbi online: Daniel, your AI rabbi

Have a question about the Torah, a holiday or a custom, and no rabbi to ask right now? Daniel is Yiaho’s AI rabbi. You can chat with him online for free, at any hour, without creating an account: type your question in the chat box above and he’ll answer with care, drawing on the Torah, the Talmud and Jewish tradition.

Daniel is an artificial intelligence, not an ordained rabbi. He’s a helpful first step to learn, understand a practice or prepare for a holiday, but he doesn’t replace your own rabbi or community.

What you can ask Daniel

• The Torah and the Talmud: the meaning of a verse, the weekly portion, a famous debate between the sages.
• Shabbat and prayer: what to do and avoid, blessings, prayers for different moments of the day.
• Kashrut: what makes food kosher, meat and dairy, reading kosher symbols.
• The holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, Passover, Shavuot.
• Life-cycle events: brit milah, bar and bat mitzvah, weddings, mourning.
• Jewish ethics and daily life: kindness, charity, family, work, difficult choices.
• Discovering Judaism: if you’re curious, studying or preparing to convert.

Different streams, different practices

Jewish practice varies between Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and other communities, and between Ashkenazi and Sephardi traditions. Tell Daniel which community you belong to, and he’ll take it into account and point out where customs differ.

What an AI rabbi can’t do

Daniel can make mistakes, and he doesn’t know your family, your community or your situation. He doesn’t give binding rulings on Jewish law: for a personal halachic question, a wedding, a conversion or a painful situation, talk to your rabbi. If you’re going through a hard time, reach out to your community or a professional as well.

Is it private?

You don’t need an account, an email address or your name to chat with Daniel. Still, avoid sharing details that could identify you or others.

Other faiths on Yiaho

We also built AI guides for other faiths: talk to a priest about Christianity or to an imam about Islam, or read our article on practicing your religion with AI.

AI rabbi FAQ

Can I ask a rabbi online for free?

Yes. Chatting with Daniel is free, with no sign-up and no limit on the number of questions.

Is Daniel a real rabbi?

No. Daniel is an AI that answers like a rabbi would. For important questions of Jewish law, ask your own rabbi.

Can Daniel tell me if something is kosher?

He can explain the general rules of kashrut and what kosher symbols mean. For a specific product or kitchen question, check with a recognized kosher certification or your rabbi.

Does Daniel follow a particular stream of Judaism?

He presents mainstream views and points out when the streams differ. Tell him which community you belong to for a more specific answer.