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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Tattoos
Why is Judiasm against having tattoos? Is it taken really seriously among the majority of jews, and are there any consequences of having one? Also, whats your opinion? G-d created us, all of humankind, with perfection. Each individual was created…
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Is a Fetus Alive?
Are children who are conceived and carried for approximately 9-15 weeks considered to have lived? If they are not carried to term, what happens to their soul? Are their names erased? Thank you for your question. Judaism is not the…
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Jewish Conversion
What is the Jewish approach to conversion? Throughout Jewish history there have always been people who want to be part of the Jewish people, who were not born into the nation. Jews are not proseletizers in the least. As a…
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Webcams and Internet
My daughter moved to Israel, married and became a Hasid. I now have a grandaughter and a grandchild on the way.I am told that a webcam is against their beliefs and they do not have a computer in their home.…
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Shmini Atzeret
We all know about Sukkot and Simchat Torah But what exactly is Shmini Atzeret all about? I know we pray for rain but what is the significance of the day? Hi, Thanks for this great question. This is actually a…
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The Conversion Process
What constitutes a proper conversion? Also, if a woman chooses Judaism and her husband remains Christian, is her conversion allowed? Hi, Thanks for asking this question. In terms of your first question, there are a few things that are required…
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The Nature of Prophecy
What is the Jewish definition and understanding of prophecy? Does prophecy only mean forseeing the future? Does it also entail rightly divining G-d’s thoughts and intentions? Being privy to His insight into the lives or circumstances of others? Properly understanding…
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Unanswered Prayers
Of what use is prayer? I know this sounds cynical, but it is a heartfelt question. I look around the world I live in and see Jews and Muslims fighting, Catholics and Protestants fighting, children starving, and suffering and deprivation.…