Where does the Torah say to light Shabbat candles? 
By Tzvi Freeman
Question:
I think this is a beautiful tradition and want to learn all I can about it. However, is it actually written in Torah to light a candle, or does it only say to observe the Sabbath and keep it holy?
Response:
The most precious things in life ...
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Letter to a self-proclaimed loser
By Tzvi Freeman
Dear A___,
I've been procrastinating with this because it's not an easy one to write. But I figure, maybe you'll listen, maybe you won't, I've got to give you a chance.
Read what you wrote as though you were just some casual reader and you'll see ...
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How To Be A Father
By Tzvi Freeman
It’s the first dialogue there is between a father and his son in the Torah. It starts like this:
Isaac to Abraham: "My father?"
Abraham to Isaac: "Here I am, my son"
Society & Living » Parenting » Other Authors » How To Be A Father
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How can the rabbis add to Torah?
By Tzvi Freeman
Question:
Rashi
To Genesis 3:3. says we learn from the conversation between Eve and the snake the lesson that we should not add on to the words of the Torah. G‑d said don't eat from the tree, and Eve added that she wasn't even allowed to touch the ...
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Did G-d change His mind with the Flood?
By Tzvi Freeman
Question:
The following text from just before the flood seems to imply that G‑d did something wrong, was sorry for it, and surprised by its happening:
"And the L-rd repented that He had made man on the earth, and it grieved Him in His heart. And ...
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Observance interfering with marriage
By Tzvi Freeman
Question:
My wife claims that when I do the morning prayers along with the mitzvot of talit and tefillin, I seem to get lost in myself and become careless about her needs. Unfortunately, I am not aware of it or I would change it. One of my goals for ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » Observance interfering with marriage
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Does the Theory of Evolution Jibe with Judaism?
By Tzvi Freeman
Question:
I always get conflicting answers regarding the theory of evolution and Judaism. Could you clarify?
Response:
If you are getting conflicting answers, that's most likely because you are asking Jews. Like they say, for every two Jews there are ...
Ideas & Beliefs » Questions & Answers » Miscellaneous » Does the Theory of Evolution Jibe with Judaism?
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Worried over the financial crisis
By Tzvi Freeman
Question:
With reference to the current financial and political situation, I ask the question: Is the world facing a new dark age of evil?
Response:
Even if it were, what does it help you to think that way? Think good thoughts, practice wildly ...
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The Soul of the Universe
with Tzvi Freeman and Michael Kigel
Does the universe have intelligence and consciousness; is it not far more complex than the human brain?
Video » Tanya Interviews » The Soul of the Universe
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Sin (not the perfume)
The Body-Soul Chronicles, Part II
By Tzvi Freeman
"Listen soul, how 'bout you just sleep this one out while I..."
Spirituality » Sci-Fi & Fantasy » Heaven Exposed » Sin (not the perfume)
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