Family and Relationships
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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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Is a Fetus Alive?
Are children who are conceived and carried for approximately 9-15 weeks considered to have lived? If they are not carried to term, what happens to their soul? Are their names erased? Thank you for your question. Judaism is not the…
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Chronic Illness and Telling the Children
I’m in my late 50’s and have severe dry eyes and Parkinsonism. My prognosis is questionable. I have two young daughters. To what extent should I confide the details of my illness to my daughters? Is it better to wait…
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Dealing with Infertility
Could you recommend a prayer for a woman who is trying to get pregnenat with no luck for few years? I’m not sure which books you have available. There are some (e.g. Aneini) which have different kinds of prayers for…