Rabbi Gershon Litt
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I am the Esecutive Director of the Norfolk Area Community Kollel, a Jewish
educational institution that services all of the Jewish organizations in
Hampton Roads. I have a wife, Sara, and three children.
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The Difficulty of Conversion
I’m living in Istanbul and my boyfriend is Jewish. I want to become a Jew and raise my children as Jewish. Conversion is a hard, long process in Israel. Where is an easy place to convert? It’s important to me…
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The Transition to Monotheism
Was Monotheism a gradual or an immediate transition for our Forefathers Abraham, Issac and Jakob? There are instances of idolatry throughout our history, but with our Fathers did they gradually come to worship only one G-d.? The story is told…
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Fear of Death
I have had an increasing fear of death. I am terrified of the idea of my life and memories being extinguished after my short time on this earth has ended. I am 40 now and am looking back on what…
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Rejuvenating a Marriage
I have been married for 15 years. And I do not feel the love we once had for one another, and I think that my wife feels the same way. The same goes for physical attraction. I would say we…
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Tearing Garments Upon Death
Why do Jews tear their garments upon the death of a close relative? What does this tearing specifically symbolize? Hi, Thanks for asking this important question. The tearing of the garment is a ritual that is brought down in the…
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Burial As Soon as Possible – Part I
What is the rationale that validates the requirement to bury a person within 24 hours of death? The Jewish concept of burial is that a person was created from the dust and we return to the dust. Our souls are…
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Mistranslations and “gods”
In Psalm 82, the author mentions G-d holding council in the midst of “the gods,” and identifies others as, “gods, sons of the most high.” Since Judaism is a monotheistic religion, what is meant by, “gods?” Hi, Thanks for asking…
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Soul Partners and Polygamy
I’ve heard many Rabbis speak about how each man is destined for a woman and marriage is the joining of two half souls. These are all beautiful concepts but in the past Jewish men were allowed to marry as many…