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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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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When the Twitter Revolution Began
By Tzvi Freeman
If the popular demonstrations going on in Iran right now turn into a full blown revolution—and it's getting darn close—it may well go down in history as the Twitter Revolution...
Society & Living » Issues » When the Twitter Revolution Began
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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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We Get a Torah, But What's In It for G-d?
By Tzvi Freeman
What do you get for the G-d who has everything? Does He really need us? Why is He so concerned whether or not we accept His Torah and do what He asks?
Audio Classes » Holidays » Shavuot » Audio Classes » We Get a Torah, But What's In It for G-d?
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What's In It for G-d?
By Tzvi Freeman
I would like to think that if I mess up, G‑d eagerly awaits my return, and when I perform a mitzvah, G‑d is pleased. But this contradicts everything I was taught about G‑d...
Ideas & Beliefs » Questions & Answers » G-d and Us » What's In It for G-d?
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Should I Divorce My Wife if She Won't Become Religious?
By Tzvi Freeman
Question:
My wife and I have been married for a number of years and have two wonderful children. My wife is not at all interested in religious practice as I am. While I try to eat only kosher and observe all the holidays, she could not be bothered. I ...
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Questions From a Feminist
By Tzvi Freeman
Question:
I enjoy your writings and look forward to reading your many responses to meaty questions. Recently, a student wrote to me a long list of questions concerning the Jewish attitude towards women and feminism. I've listed them below. Perhaps you ...
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Obama Asks Chabad
By Tzvi Freeman
Recently, I landed a job running a country. One of my plans is to double the size of the Peace Corps. Looks like you now have your own international corps, so I'm interested if you can give me a few tips...
Blogs » Views on the News » Obama Asks Chabad
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Is G-d in the Consequences?
By Tzvi Freeman
A friend says she doesn't believe G‑d "causes" the consequence, because, she says, "we have free will."
Spirituality » Short Insights » By Tzvi Freeman » Is G-d in the Consequences?
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