Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld
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Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld graduated from Stanford University with degrees in Classics and Anthropology. Having exploring numerous traditions, he began his return toward a Jewish path after living for two years in rural Mississippi, “surrounded by folks who knew my people’s book better than I did!” He eventually journeyed to Israel, where he studied for seven years and was ordained. After three years in Northern California, he relocated with his wife and children to Baltimore in order to launch a national project of revitalizing Jewish education. Rabbi Seinfeld engages audiences from all Jewish backgrounds with his humor and depth of insight into spiritual and philosophical topics.
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Commandments and Covenants
Why do the Jewish people needs a covenant/Brit with G-d. Why do we have to be commanded to follow his Mitzvos? Why is the commitment necessary? Please let me know if you have any suggestions on further readings as well.…
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Seeing G-d
My 4 yr old grandson asked if G-d can see us why can’t we see G-d? Answer: Great question. The short answer is that God is hiding from us. He is hiding from us because He wants us to look for…
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Trust, Prayer and Infertility
What is the fine line between having trust in G-d that all will work out well and not having ones hopes up too high in order not to have such a big disappointment? I’m particularly asking about coping with infertility…
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Why Enslave Abraham’s Children?
I’m struck by the quote,”Know well that your offspring shall be strangers in a land not theirs, and that they shall be enslaved and oppressed for four hundred years” (Genesis 15:13) especially after all the “amazing” promises G-d has made…
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Simple Method to Strengthen Trust in G-d
How do I keep my trust in G-d strong and not think it’s my efforts that are doing everything? Answer: Thanks for sending this important question. Here’s a simple but powerful suggestion: Say “Please help me make this an honor…
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Doing It Just for G-d
From what I understand G-d created the world and gave the Jewish people a tremendous gift- the Torah. We serve G-d, pray to Him, follow the commandments… It’s all one big great opportunity for us. G-d is infinite and doesn’t…
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Four-Cornered Garments Today
We are commanded to wear Tzitzit on the four corner of our garmets. However today our garments mostly have no corners. I realize that we can find something to wear with four corners such as the tallit katan but the…
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Suffering and Tests
Many Jews suffer so much. Sometimes they are told that they deserve their suffering or that the suffering is a test. I believe such counsel is arrogant and counterproductive – it leaves the sufferer even more depressed. How is one…
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Evidence Vs. Leap of Faith
Could you explain (in just a few sentences) why the Jewish religion is superior to other religions? You, a believer, must have at least some arguments why you are a follower of the Jewish religion and not another one. Therefore…