Family and Relationships
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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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Health and Immunization
Recently our daughter was told she should probably get a Hepatitus B immunization. We have no problem with the immunization theory, and in certain instances would certainly have our children and ourselves immunized. But over the years, we have concluded…
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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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Designer Babies
What is the Jewish view on designer babies? Answer: I don’t know of any source in Jewish law that speaks about this case exactly, but it would seem to run counter to Judaism. Jewish law forbids tattoos and messing with ones…
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Constructive Criticism and My Friend’s Poor Taste
I have been told that you may not compliment a person if you do not mean it —- so how do you go about when a friend wears something and in my opinion I think it looks bad and she…
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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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I Wish My Husband Wouldn’t Look at Other Women
When I have sat to watch a movie with my husband…..and the camera focuses in on a womans body part….I get very upset emotionally. It feels as if to a very very slight degree that this woman just sexualized my…