Basic Values and Morality
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Pornography
I have to give a talk to students about watching or looking at pornography, and i would like to know what i should basically say is it allowed or not? Answer: There is no ambiguity in Torah sources: pornography is…
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Free Will When G-d Knows What You Will Choose
How can Hashem be all knowing and let us have free will? If the future is known to him, are we really making our own decisions? Answer: This is an excellent, and complex, question. Let me add another question: Why,…
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Always Be Thankful
How does one in good conscience give thanks for the good fortune and bounty of one’s life if they were gained historically through the pain suffering and misfortune of others? Answer: Thanks for asking this great question. We live on…
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Tikun Olam
What does Tikun Olam mean? Answer: Tikun Olam means to fix the world. It is used in the prayer of Aleinu in which we ask G-d to rid the world of idol worship and polytheism which is a source of…
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Equality
Is equality one of the main principles of Judaism? Answer: Could you explain what you mean by equality? Do you mean equality in the legal sense (“One law there shall be for the homeborn [the native Israelite, or person born…
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Jewish Business Secrets
I know Jews excel in business. What is the secret that makes this possible? Nations that associate with Israel get blessed. How can my country get association with Israel. We need the Jews to teach us business wisdom and have…
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Breaking a Bad Habit
How should a person stop a bad habit that is very difficult to stop? Answer: Thank you for your excellent question. You already have taken the first and most difficult step in beating any bad habit, and that is admitting…
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No Longer Excited About Judaism
I find the Jewish holidays to be long, boring, expensive events, and Judaism, at least to me, to be lacking the enjoyment I see others having. I am tired of the constant expenses I am being hit with and do…