Rabbi Aaron Tendler
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Rabbi Aaron Tendler serves on the faculty of the Ner Israel Rabbinical College and is the Rabbi of the Etz Chaim Center of Valley Village, in Owings Mills, MD.
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Horseback Riding for Women
Is there something wrong with horseback riding for women in Jewish law or is this just an area of sensitivity in Tznius (Modesty). I was never able to get a clear answer and that makes me think there is something…
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Capital Punishment
I am aware of the Jewish law regarding the death penalty i.e. that a person must be judged by 23 judges and that the person must be warned by two witnesses of the prohibition and the punishment. I am wondering…
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When You Should Play to Win
In keeping the laws of Taharas Hamishpachah, are a husband and wife allowed to play tennis or ping pong during the period of separation? Thank you for your interesting question. This exact question is discussed by Rabbi Moshe Stern, ob”m…
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Mother’s Milk and Kosher Laws
I am a lactation consultant, and a client of mine had extreme complications in childbirth last night. She may not be able to nurse her baby, at least not right away. The family is exploring alternatives to nursing. Now, the…
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Wigs and Hair Covering for Married Women
Can you please tell me why married women have to wear a wig? Answer: Thank you very much for your question. Although there is no obligation for a woman to wear a wig, there is a Torah prohibition for a…
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Abortion for Rape Victim
Under what conditions could a teenage victim of a rape be allowed an abortion? Answer: Thank you for your question. According to many Halachic [i.e. Jewish Law] experts, in a situation where a pregnancy poses an extreme hardship on the…
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No Slaughter for Fish II
Why do we have special rules for the slaughter of animals and birds, but not for fish? Answer: Thank you for your very interesting question. Clearly, the primary reason why we are obligated to slaughter animals and not fish is…
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Keeping Business Open on the Sabbath
I have a non-Jewish business partner. For the last twenty-odd years he has accepted us not having the business open on the Sabbath or Jewish Holidays. But now, all of a sudden, he wants to be open 24 / 7. …
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Cooked, Not Just Kosher, Wine
I have a question to which – up until now – I have not really had a clear answer. Why is it important in orthodox functions to ensure that the wine served is “yayin mevushal” (lit. “wine that is cooked”),…