Rabbi Baruch Beyer
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Why is it called “Toldos” and not “Yitzchak”?
If the portion of Noach begins “These are the children of Noach…” and the portion is then named Noach, why is this weeks portion which begins “These are the children of Yitzchak…” not called “Yitzchak” but “Toldos?” Answer: Thank you…
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Who Built the First Altar?
In Genesis, when Noah comes out of the ark (Gen 8:18-20) he immediately builds an altar to the Lord. I was just wondering how he knew to do this…. this seems to me to be the first time in scripture…
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I’m not Jewish. Can a marry my Jewish boyfriend?
I have a Jewish boyfriend, but I am not Jewish. Is there any possibility we can marry? What would we have to do? Answer: Hello and thanks for your question. Here are my thoughts: First of all, the vast majority…
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Secular Knowledge
Should a person study secular knowledge? Everything that is true has its roots in Torah and, if properly learned, can enhance Torah study. Of course, the risk is that if it is improperly learned or is inherently false, then secular…
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Finding my Soulmate
How does I know if the person I’m dating is my “bashert” [“intended” or “soulmate”]? Are their particular signs to look for or do we just spend time together and wait to see how the relationship develops? There is no…