Rabbi Azriel Schreiber
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Jabez and Making “Deals” with God
What do we know about the man Jabez (Chronicles I 4:9-10)? What can we learn from him? Christians are making a big deal about him, is there anything to their discussions? Answer: Jabez is simply a story of human triumph…
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The Land Flowing With Milk and Honey
Why is the land of Israel called a “land flowing with milk and honey”? Answer: The phrase was used to describe the Promised Land when the Jews were still in Egypt (Exodus 3:8,17;13:5), and many times when they were in…
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Forgiving Others
According to Jewish law, how many times must we forgive someone who wronged us? Answer: You are not obligated to forgive unless the perpetrator asks you to do so. If he admits to having wronged you, expresses true regret, and…
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Learning How to Learn from the Haggadah
What are some things we can learn from the Passover Haggadah? Answer: The structure of the Haggadah teaches us a very important lesson about the best way to learn and remember things. We begin with questions, and then give answers;…
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Teen Depression
Why are teenagers so often depressed? Answer: Excellent question! By and large, teens today have not been exposed to the deep spiritual work needed to be uplifted and happy. As the masters have taught us (Rabeinu Yona on Proverbs), the…
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One or Two Passover Seders?
In the Land of Israel, a Seder is only held on the first night of Passover; and outside of the land of Israel, there are two seders — on both the first and second night. Is an Israeli with dual…
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Borrowing Money with Witnesses
Someone I’m friendly with asked to borrow money, and I feel comfortable just lending it to her. But I once heard that Jewish law requires witnesses. Is this true? Answer: If it is an amount that, if the person would…
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Intermarriage, Conversion, and Circumsicion
My partner and I have been seeing each other for two and a half years now, and have recently been talking about marriage. I am Jewish (as are both of my parents), but he has no particular faith (although he…
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Burial As Soon As Possible – Part II
Why do Jewish people bury their dead as soon as possible? Answer: In Judaism, we have the idea of Kavod HaBriyos, (i.e. respect for the living), as well as Kavod HaMes (i.e. respect for the dead). Both of these concepts…