LifeCycle Events
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The First Year of Marriage and the Israeli Army
When a man takes a new wife, he shall not go out in the army, nor shall he be subjected to anything associated with it. He shall remain free for his home for one year and delight his wife, whom…
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Placement of the Wedding Ring
Why is the ring placed on the forefinger of the bride, on her right hand? By accepting the ring the bride demonstrates her willingness to get married and she agrees to be her husband’s wife. Therefore she accepts with her…
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Online Jewish Dating
I am a 40 year old Jewish man, never married. I am not religious. I think it is about time to get married and have children. How do I go about getting married to a Jewish woman? Try online Jewish…
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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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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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Marriage and Circumcision
Is it true that a Jewish woman may not marry a man who did not have a Bris (Circumcision)? It is not proper for a Jewish man to be uncircumcised, and he is supposed to have a Bris as soon…
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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…
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Washing Hands After a Funeral
Is it necessary to wash your hands when you return from a funeral if you have only attended the service but have not accompanied the family to the cemetery? If one attended the funeral and they were under the same…