Rivka Leah Goldman
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Skirts, Wigs, and Feminine Modesty
Why do religious Jewish women have to wear skirts? Why isn’t a married woman supposed show her hair? Is this connected to a particular Mitzvah (Commandment)? Answer: There are several aspects to Tznius — modesty in dress and deed. One…
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Refugee Slaves
Deuteronomy 23:15-16. verse 15: Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee: verse:16 He shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of…
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When the Recipient of Charity Says It’s Not Enough
If I give a poor person a few dollars (whatever it is that I have available) and they ask for more, saying that what I gave is not enough, what is the proper response? Should I give them more? Should…
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The Linguistic Root of Holiness
In your post entitled Marriage Ceremony, I was rather surprised by the following line: “The Torah requires that when a man wishes to marry, he must first sanctify the woman to himself in front of two witnesses: the ceremony called…
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Polygamy for Men, But Not for Women
Why is it that in the Jewish history, a man was allowed to marry a few wives (e.g. our Patriach Jacob), and the women were severely punished if they had committed adultery? I am not saying that adultery is right,…
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Obscene Language
I was wondering: What is the Jewish attitude towards foul language? The secular courts, particularly in America, have struggled with this question. The prevailing opinion in the courts is, that we cannot define obscenity; rather, we know it when we…
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Non-Jews and the Next World
Is it necessary to be of the Jewish faith in order to enter the Paradise of the Next World? What are the requirements to enter Paradise? It is not necessary to be Jewish to get into Heaven or Paradise. Before…
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Caring for Those From Broken Homes
Why does the Bible often say that people should be careful towards orphans and widows – but never mentions those people who grew up in a family in which the parents were divorced? Is G-d unconcerned with those people who…