Zalman Nelson

From the book's Introduction

I would like to better understand, how is it that we are promised love and redemption and all kinds of good things according to the prayers and the Torah, but terrible things happen to people I consider good and righteous?

There are no words that can provide enough comfort. All the same, reaching out to others is a good way to begin a healing process.

In a couple of weeks, my lazy sister will be awarded more than half a million dollars. I, on the other hand, work hard at my job, do many good deeds and try to do the right things in my life. However, I am struggling with bills and expenses in order to ma...

Hey, is red bull kosher? I would ask my dad, but if he knew I was staying up later, he would give me an even earlier curfew so I would get more sleep.

Recently, a friend asked if his son could borrow my brother’s apartment until he finds a suitable place to rent. I refused, because I felt that my connection with my brother was still in his apartment among his things, which remain as they were when he pa...

My friend’s family is going through a very rough time. She stays home most of the time praying to G-d that her situation change, but it does not. Should I advise her to stop praying so that she won’t be so angry at G-d?

I have a lot of challenges in my life. What should I remember to help me cope?

If a worker makes a mistake can his boss call him a fool?

Dear Rabbi, I am sleeping over at the home of someone who does not keep the kosher dietary laws. May I use their cups to do the ritual hand washing and to drink from? Or do the cups have to be kosher? Answer: There's no problem with using any cup for wash...