Marriage and Dating
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Rejuvenating a Marriage
I have been married for 15 years. And I do not feel the love we once had for one another, and I think that my wife feels the same way. The same goes for physical attraction. I would say we…
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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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What’s Wrong With Intermarriage?
If I knew that I would have a wonderful married life with a nonJew and that my children would grow up following Jewish law completely as a result, what argument would Judaism have against it? I’m afraid that I will…
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Intermarried Cousin
My cousin is getting married to a non Jewish girl. My family and I are not happy with this. He had been going out with her for already a few years, but we’ve not really told anything to him about…
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Married Rabbis
I want to know if only a married man is allowed to be a rabbi? “Rabbi” means “master of tradition” who is certified by another rabbi, in a chain going back to Moses. Criteria include expertise and personal character. Marriage…
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Finding your mate
How can I find the location of my true soul mate according to the Torah? Hi, You worded your question in an interesting way. You asked how you can find the location of your soul mate. You did not ask…
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Mamzer
If the child was conceived outside the framework of marriage and then the couple quickly married and the actual birth of the child took place several months into the marriage, is he considered a mamzer (bastard, illegitamate child)? Thank you…
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A Woman’s Head Covering
What is the reasoning behind the act of Jewish married woman covering their heads in public? Answer: The source is an inference found in Numbers (5; 18): a married woman, suspected of having been involved in an adulterous relationship, would…
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Married couple walking together
Why do Hasidic wives and children walk behind their husband and father? I’ve never seen Hasidic children walk behind their father on purpose. Most Hasidic women also walk together with their husbands as well. The few women that don’t, do…