Rabbi Azriel Schreiber
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Wealthy Lifestyle
Is there anything wrong with wanting a nice car of a big house? Would G-d consider this greedy? Answer: The Torah teaches us that we should give, if we can affort to, a 10th or a 20th of their income…
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Why are the Hebrews or Israelites called Jews?
Why do people refer to the Hebrews/Israelites as Jews? As far as I know there were no reference to Jews in the old testament. Answer: The term, Jew, is derived from Judah, son of Jacob. When the Kingdom of Israel…
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Naming Children After the Deceased
Why do we name our children after deceased people? Answer: To perpetuate their memory. If a man dies without children, his widow should (in Biblical times) marry the deceased’s brother so that the child born to them would continue the…
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Establishing Chanukah as a Holiday
Why do Rabbis insist that there was a”miracle”. Judah declared an 8 day celebration to begin on 25th of Kislev and to last 8 days. He decreed that it was to be celebrated annually in honor of the victory. Josephus…
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What does G-d want from us?
What does God expect of a person? Answer: King Solomon answers this question in the book of Ecclesiastes (Khoeles) 12:13, “The sum of the matter, when all has been considered; Fear God and keep His commandments, for that is man’s…
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A Prayer for the Sukka
Is there a special prayer I must say when I build my Sukka? Answer: No. The first night of Sukkos (and, outside of Israel, the second night) you say the ‘Shehecheyanu’ blessing during Kiddush (follow the instructions in your Machzor,…
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Age of Spiritual Accountability
At what age does God consider a child to be responsible for his/her own soul and not the parents? Answer: That is an important question. A young boy begins his accountability at thirteen, while a young girl begins at twelve.…
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G-d Wants You to Ask Him
When will I have children? Answer: Thank you for contacting us. I’m struck by the simplicity and innocence of your question. The true One to ask this question of, especially in the absence of prophecy, is G-d, our Father in…
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Raising Non-Kosher Animals
I have been interested in farming and I would like to raise animals for business purposes. Can I raise animals that I am restricted from eating according to the Torah? Answer: Jewish law allows the raising of non-kosher animals that…