Rabbi Zvi Goldberg
19 answers
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Zionism and Israel
Many ultra orthodox jews are not zionist because they believe Israel should not exist because the Messiah hasn’t come. However the land which the Torah refers to isn’t Israel but Judah. Judah and modern day Israel are different because Judah…
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Purpose of Prayer II
We are suppose to believe that everything God does is for the best, and I do believe that. Therefore, I accept what He gives me because it’s the best (even though I can’t necessarily see it). But then, am I…
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Names, Soul-Mates, and the Nature of Marriage
Can I know if my wife is my soul-mate? Her first name is Denise and her mother’s first name is Rebbecca. My first name is Steve and my mother’s first name is Freida. Answer: First, a serious relationship like marriage…
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Growth in Tragedy
In the past few weeks, I lost my job, my car was stolen, and my wife had a miscarriage. (I kid you not!) These events have actually brought me to the state of depression. I’m wondering if this is a…
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Father’s Role in the Delivery of a Child
What is the role of the father at the delivery of his child? It seems that, historically, the father (or any male for that matter) had very little to do in the delivery of a child, and was most likely…
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Is G-d Alive?
How is G-d alive, so to speak? G-d explains to us that He is Infinite, meaning that He always existed and always will exist. He created time and space, and is not limited by time or space. So, since He…
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Donating My Body to Science
I would like to donate my body to science. In order to do this, the scientific organization sends consent forms for me to sign. At the time of my death, they take whatever they need, cremate the remains, and send…
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A Kosher Kitchen Sink
How does one maintain a kosher kitchen sink? The surface of the sink should not be used for both meat and dairy dishes. Ideally, a kosher kitchen should have two sinks: One to wash meat dishes, and the other for…
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Inspiration from the Torah
What are some of the most inspirational quotes from the Torah? It is hard to explain what parts of Torah inspire. To me, every word inspires. I think of it as a letter from God. When we pray we talk…