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Family and Relationships

Mitzvos (Commandments), Parenting

Addressing a Step-Parent

I am divorced and have 2 children. Their dad is remarried and he and his wife are insisting that the children refer to her as “Ima” which to me seems inappropriate and disrespectful to me. When I mentioned it, he…

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Childbearing & Fertility, Prayer and Religious Articles, Women’s Issues

Trust, Prayer and Infertility

What is the fine line between having trust in G-d that all will work out well and not having ones hopes up too high in order not to have such a big disappointment? I’m particularly asking about coping with infertility…

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Modesty & Sexuality, The Prophets and Writings

The Love of David and Jonathan

Recently I was discussing King David with a guy and he claims that King David and Jonathan were homosexual lovers. Is this true and if not can you tell me where to find the answers to refute his remark? He…

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G-d and Torah, General Relationships, Prayer and Blessings

Rekindling a Connection with G-d

I wish I had a better connection to G-d and to my own Judaism. I feel like I’m just going through the motions, I’m just doing things because I have to. Logically I understand the beauty of it all, and…

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Family and Relationships

Building up Self-Esteem

My good friend is a very talented, smart, and capable girl but she severely lacks self-esteem. I think it is mainly because of her weight. How can I, as a friend, and she herself help build up her self esteem…

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Basic Values and Morality, Charity, Family and Relationships

Helping Others While Helping Yourself

I can be the most giving person. I would fold myself into four to help others, but then people take advantage of me. How do I juggle being a good person with not letting others take advantage of me? Answer:…

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Basic Values and Morality, Family and Relationships, Women in Judaism

The Jewish Home: the Nerve Center of Judaism

As a Jewish woman raised in a nonobservant household I am attracted to Orthodox Judaism. However, I must say that I am repelled by Orthodox views on women’s roles. I’ve tried to be a homemaker but as an intellectual and…

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Family and Relationships

Recovery from a Painful Upbringing

I would like to know how I am suppose to honor my parents if they are abusive, mean and hateful. I haven’t been the best example to follow because there has been so much pain… I want to heal now…

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Death, Burial, and Bereavement, Marriage and Dating

Divorce and Grieving

Has Judaism developed any rituals or guidelines for guiding people through the grieving process after they divorce their spouse? I am thinking of a process parallel to the traditional rituals for mourning the death of a loved one. Answer: Sometimes…

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