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Where Are the 600,000 Letters of the Torah?
By Malkie Janowski
The black are the letters we see, while the white, the inverse space between the black, are the letters we don't see. Some souls, like the black letters of the Torah, have a clear purpose and focus. Others are more like the white letters...
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I Love My Friend's Husband!
By Chaya Sarah Silberberg
Question: My friend's husband is such a fine, good person. I envy her for this man she has, and feel like I may be falling in love with him. Help! Response: My friend–who wears the same size dress as I do–had a stunning gown that I wanted to borrow to ...
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Unemployed Husband
Answered by Beryl Tritel
About nine months ago, my husband lost his job. I then started working full time and my husband has taken over some of my previous duties (car pool, dinner prep etc.). Unfortunately, he is becoming more and more angry over it, and extremely resentful...
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When Can I Go to Court?
By Menachem Posner
Question: I know that the days from the first until the ninth of Av are considered bad days for the Jewish people and that I should try not to have a court case during that time, as the mazal of the Jewish people is not so good. I was wondering, however, ...
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Why Are There No Female Judges in Torah?
By Tzvi Freeman
Question: I am interested to understand why women cannot judge disputes in Torah law. How is the case of Devorah, the judge, handled? Is wisdom limited to the male population? Is it understood that females have no ability to distinguish between two ...
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Who Decides What is Modest?
By Malkie Janowski
Question: I've been told that part of being an observant Jewish woman means dressing modestly. I'm very confused, however, about the standards of modesty and how they come to be established. I don't see much in the Torah about this. What does dressing ...
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Can I Pray With an iPhone?
Chabad.org Staff
Question: I have a siddur app on my iPhone. Some people say I should only pray with a real paper and cardboard siddur. Will G‑d still listen if my siddur is electronic instead? Answer: Aside from holding the entire Torah, Talmud, Maimonides, Code of ...
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What to Read on Rosh Chodesh?
By Menachem Posner
Question: Which portion of the Torah is read on Rosh Chodesh? Response: On Rosh Chodesh, the "head" of the new month, we read four aliyahs from Numbers 28. The requirements for any aliyah is a minimum of three verses. In Numbers 28, along with the daily ...
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Angry With G-d
By Bronya Shaffer
Question: I am extremely angry with G‑d for what He did to my family. I used to at least go to synagogue on the High Holidays, but for the last 12 months I have stopped going and I don't light candles before Shabbat anymore. Since I despise G‑d, am I ...
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Pregnant Women in Cemeteries
By Malkie Janowski
Question: I heard that there could be a problem with a pregnant woman visiting a cemetery. Is that true? Answer: There is no clause in Jewish law that forbids pregnant women from entering cemeteries. However, there seems to be a longstanding custom to ...
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