Basic Values and Morality
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Killing Infidels
After watching the brutal murder of the two American journalists in the middle east, my first reaction was that these people are animals. After a few minutes I began to wonder if Judaism is really different. Doesn’t Maimonides in the…
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Why am I failing financially?
I have been struggling for the past 11 years financially. I am giving Tzedekah (Charity), working diligently toward growing a business and things seem to fall apart consistently even when it appears it is all lining up, there will be…
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Taking the Soul of the Deceased to the Next Level
I was writing, and at some point I was not aware of what I was writing. I found that I had written “Your father can not go to the next level”. My dad passed away several years ago, and I’m not sure what…
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Making Decisions
What does the Torah say about decision-making? Answer: Thank you for submitting this question. The Torah values those who know what they want. In Judaism we always say that having a purpose in life is what will lead you to…
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Humility
How do I become more humble? Answer: The primary way is to constantly remember that everything that you are — talents and deficiencies — come from Hashem. He gave them to you in order for you to use them to deepen…
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Jewish Civil Rights
Please tell me why Jewish people as a whole seem not to defend their civil rights in America? I have noticed this in my experience with fellow Jews at our town meetings. I won’t go into the details, but I…
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Saying “Hello!”
Why do people take it so seriously when someone doesn’t say “Hello!” to them? Answer: Because “Hello!” is another way of saying, “I acknowledge that you exist and that you matter” Everyone wants to feel like they matter. To ignore…
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Loving Yourself
I have self-degrading tendencies. Is it a mitzvah or commandment to be nicer to myself, and can following the laws of Judaism help me with that? I know there are laws against cutting, sacrificing yourself, etc. Answer: Thank you for…
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Jewish Challenges
I am having difficulty understanding the concept of G-d giving the Jews challenges so that he can reward us when we overcome them. Specifically, if Jews are generally the recipients of these commandments and rewards, why do non-Jews have the…