Marriage and Dating
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Secret of the Seven Rounds
Why do we march with the Torah on the Simchas Torah holiday seven times and why does the bride walk around the groom seven times? Answer: Good question! In general, we find many patterns of seven in the Torah. The…
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Domestic Violence
Can you please tell me what does the Jewish Law says about domestic violence against women? Answer: Spouse abuse is absolutely prohibited by Torah law and is grounds for divorce. Jewish women (and men) who experience this have many resources…
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Dating Tips
Does the Torah offer any guidelines or advice on choosing or finding a suitable partner? Answer: Abraham sends his servant Eliezer to find a wife for his son Issac (Genesis Ch 24). The first significant factor to consider is that…
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Can a Woman Pursue a Man?
Does Judaism have anything to say about a woman pursuing a man? I dated a guy twice, he likes me but is undecided because of the long distance situation and I wonder if it’s a lack of respect for a…
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The Wedding Ring
Under the Chuppah, is there some reason why the groom puts the ring on the bride’s right index finger, and not what the secular world traditionally regards as the ‘ring finger’. Answer: There are a number of reasons mentioned. In general it…
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Wholesome Premarital Values
I believe that before marriage we should have limitations in relationships with people. The way we talk and interact should be definitely different from the way we interact with fiance or husband. This limitation is a means for respect and dignity for ourselves. I am…
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Why Get Married and When?
Why should a woman get married? What makes a person feel ready to start looking for marriage. Answer: You are asking a wonderful question! It is good that a woman’s life is full and fulfilling before she gets married and indeed…
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Divorce and Grieving
Has Judaism developed any rituals or guidelines for guiding people through the grieving process after they divorce their spouse? I am thinking of a process parallel to the traditional rituals for mourning the death of a loved one. Answer: Sometimes…
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Why Can’t a Kohen Marry a Divorcee?
I am a Kohen, and I know that I can’t marry a divorcee. But why not? Answer: The Torah states (Leviticus 21:7) that “…they [i.e. priests] shall not marry a woman who has been divorced from her husband, because he…