Family and Relationships
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“Beshert” and Fatalism
Beshert means ‘meant to be’ (destiny)…fatalism. I thought Jews are not fatalists. I feel I am steering my own ship in life… That’s one great question you ask (it’s even more impressive considering you asked it of your own volition…
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Respect for Converts
What is the proper response to people who refer to converts as converts and imply a second-class status? Some people insist on making this distinction regardless of the length of time since the conversion. I get angry but do not…
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Soulmates – Does Everyone Have One?
I have fixed up four couples, all of whom ended up getting married. I am happy to be batting 4 for 4, in baseball parlance, but I am not so good at finding a mate for myself! So, this makes…
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Dating before marriage
How do Jewish people date? I heard that they have a kind of date without kissing or hugging what looks like a very cold relationship. Not that I support extra-marriage relationships.. Thank’s for now! Orthodox Jews traditionally do not ‘date’…
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Feeling down
Where does one go for answers in the torah when they have gotten cheated and are feeling down about it? Hello my friend, We all have good days and bad days and we all have difficult relationships to a certain…
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Premarital Sex
Is premarital sex forbidden? If so, by which Commandment? What if you want to have premarital sex to make sure there is sexual compatibility before making the decision to marry? Premarital sex is still prohibited by Torah law. See Lev.…
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Pornography
I was wondering if it says anywhere in the Torah not to look at Pornography, other than it being immodest. Answer:Â Thanks for your question. Judaism is a religion that teaches us to be careful regarding what we say, what…
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Abortion – Permitted?
I’m Jewish and against abortion. But, Jewish law teaches abortion is ok. How do I remain Jewish and reconcile Jewish law? This is what I got from another website: “Abortion: Jewish law not only permits, but in some circumstances requires…
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Sharing Clothes
I have kinda a silly question. My sister in law stays over at our house sometimes. She likes to borrow my clothes. I think she likes to wear somebody elses clothes more than hers. I really don’t like to share…