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rank Clingy FriendQuestions & Answers
Recently a newly married couple moved to our neighborhood and I wanted to make them feel welcome, so I brought them a cake and invited them over for dinner. They are extremely nice and friendly. The problem is that the woman now won't leave me alone...
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rank Eating Before Praying?Questions & Answers
Question: I would like to know whether it is permitted to eat on Shabbat morning before going to the synagogue for prayers. I was told that this is normative behavior in Chabad circles. Answer: Indeed, the Code of Jewish Law Orach Chaim 89:3. ...
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rank How Do I Know I'm Forgiven?Questions & Answers
Question: The Torah teaches about the forgiveness of G‑d, but I don't feel forgiven and I certainly can't forgive myself. How do I get victory once and for all from this evil inclination? How do I know that G‑d has forgiven me? How do I forgive myself? ...
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rank On which days is it forbidden to shave?Questions & Answers
Question: During which holidays or times of mourning on the Jewish calendar year can I not shave? Also, when a family member passes away, for how many days/months is the mourner forbidden to shave? Answer: Before responding to your question, a few ...
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rank Does A High Arab Birthrate Threaten Israel?Questions & Answers
The Arab birth rate continues to outstrip the Jewish rate--and the government continues to discourage large families. How are we ever going to ensure that this place remains the Jewish homeland?
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rank Can I pray for the termination of my pregnancy?Questions & Answers
Question: I became pregnant a few weeks ago. I already have several small children, and I cannot take care of another baby… Can I pray to G‑d to terminate the pregnancy? Answer: I understand your predicament very well. Thank G‑d, I am a mother of five ...
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rank Which blessing is said upon seeing a rainbow?Questions & Answers
After the flood, G‑d promised Noah that He would never again bring a flood that would destroy the world. A rainbow is a reminder of this covenant that G‑d made with Noah, his descendants, and all living creatures. Therefore, upon seeing a rainbow in the ...
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rank What's the Jewish Take on Lust?Questions & Answers
Question: How do Jews feel about lust? I was raised Christian and know how the church feels about it. I'm just wondering where Judaism stands on the issue. Response: Judaism views lust as follows: We acknowledge the fact that G‑d created us with such ...
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rank Did Solomon Marry Out?Questions & Answers
Question: Solomon married a whole slew of pagan women. How was this allowed? Response: A cursory reading of those actions of King Solomon's does seem pretty incriminating. The verse states clearly that these women were of the gentile nations, from ...
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rank Why is chalitzah so humiliating?Questions & Answers
Background: Joe and Jack are brothers. Joe marries Miriam but dies before having any children. Torah law states that Jack should now marry Miriam. This practice is known as yibum, or levirate marriage. It is not commonly practiced today. Instead, we ...
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