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Clingy Friend
By Sara Esther Crispe
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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Eating Before Praying?
By Yisroel Cotlar
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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How Do I Know I'm Forgiven?
By Tzvi Freeman
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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On which days is it forbidden to shave?
By Menachem Posner
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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Does A High Arab Birthrate Threaten Israel?
By Tzvi Freeman
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?
Ideas & Beliefs » Questions & Answers » Ethics & Religion » Does A High Arab Birthrate Threaten Israel?
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Can I pray for the termination of my pregnancy?
By Mindi Schmerling
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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Which blessing is said upon seeing a rainbow?
By Rochel Chein
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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What's the Jewish Take on Lust?
By Moshe Goldman
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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Did Solomon Marry Out?
By Baruch S. Davidson
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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Why is chalitzah so humiliating?
By Tzvi Freeman
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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