Marriage and Dating
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Coping When a Relationship Ends
I have a friend who is going through a tough time after her break up. It’s been three months since the guy she was dating broke off their relationship. She has felt that he was the one for her and…
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Intermarriage Between Jewish Tribes
Is there scripture or command found in Torah which forbids marrying out of each tribe? In other words, could the daughters/sons of the tribe of Judah marry someone from any of the other tribes? How would they know this in…
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A Good Wife
I was wondering if there is a section in the Torah where it talks about how one should be a good wife like there is in the Christian bible. Answer: Wonderful! Your question is terrific because, among other things, it…
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Basic Values and Morality, General Relationships, Marriage and Dating, Mitzvos (Commandments), Modesty & Sexuality, Women’s Issues
Casual Contact Between Men and Women
Is there a law that a Rabbi cannot touch a woman at any time, excluding his wife, of course? Answer: Thank you for your question. Before I answer your question though, I would first like to give a brief introduction…
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Wanting Someone Else’s Boyfriend
I know we cannot want someone else’s things, but i really like this boy who already has a girlfriend. What is the proper way to deal with a situation like this? Answer: You are correct to phrase your question “we…
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Dating and Physical Attraction
I’m dating, and I really like this guy. But I don’t think he finds me attractive, and I’m afraid that the relationship will soon end. What can I do? Answer: It’s actually not my practice to offer advice on such…
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A Woman Without Marriage
We’re commanded to ‘be fruitful and multiply’, and Jewish life is centered around the family. My daughter has a chronic skin condition that makes her look very unsightly. Although she is already 28, she has not actively sought a mate…
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Marriage and Mid-Life Crisis
Although I deeply care for my wife as a person, and respect her and the promise I made to be a good and loyal husband, I don’t find her to be attractive anymore. In fact, I’m not even sure that…
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Future In-Laws Getting in the Way of Marriage
So… I have been dating this guy for over 14 months now, and I don’t know what to do. His parents don’t like me, they never have — not even the first time I met them. It felt so uncomfortable. …