Rabbi Boruch Clinton
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Rabbi Boruch Clinton teaches at the Ottawa Torah Institute Yeshiva High
School and Machon Sarah high school for girls. Some of his essays
can be seen here. He
is also the author of the Judaism Primer on Torah.org. You may reach him with comments
and questions at [email protected].
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Virginity and Marriage
I was wondering what role does virginity play in Judaism, and why, if it does at all, it plays such an important role? The answer to your question depends on how you define “roleâ€?: does one’s lack of virginity automatically…
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The Two Talmuds
Why is Babylonian Talmud (Bavli) studied more than Jerusalem Talmud (Yerushalmi)? It almost seems as if Jerusalem Talmud is neglected. What is the difference between the two, are the laws different and why are there 2 versions? There are three…
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Soul Mates
I always heard that each Jewish person born has a Soul Mate. Please explain the following. Why do people get divorced? I think it’s fair to describe the existence of “soul mates” (Zivug) as an opportunity rather than a guarantee.…
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G-d and the Followers of Other Faiths
Some religious Jews believe God is only theirs. What about non-Jews? For example great talents were given to The Beatles, Michaelangelo, Da Vinci, artists, scientists, writers, inventors, George Washington etc. These people are worshiping through Jesus. I can’t speak for…
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Accuracy of Jewish Lineage
The Jewish people have been around a few thousand years, and were slaves, and lived in other countries throughout the world. How do I know with confidence that my ancestry is really Jewish? There must have been some intermarriage, &…
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Understanding the Holocaust
Why did G-d abandon innocent Jewish people during the Holocaust? Why did it happen in Europe and not in the U.S.? Why were those Jews spared? Well first of all, of course, I have to state what is obvious: that…
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What Happens After Death?
I recently lost my father. I would like to know what happens to the person from the moment the heart stops. I was with him when he died and I kept on thinking, but where has he gone? I’m truly…
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Interaction Between Men and Women
My line of work often deals with ultra-orthodox charities and Yeshivot. I was due to visit a charity trustee (an orthodox Jew) with a female colleague. I am aware, as a Jew, of modest dress considerations, and avoidance of physical…