From: Scott Dear Rabbi, What’s the Jewish idea of how people will interact with each other after Resurrection. Since there will be bodies, will the interaction be as it is now, or since people will be so spiritual, the interaction will be more on the level of the soul? Dear Scott, This is a very[…]
From: Zalman Dear Rabbi, When I went home after learning in yeshiva, my parents got really upset by the more religious way I dress. I think this is really hypocritical since they are the ones who are supposedly liberal and who believe in equality and tolerance. If everybody can do whatever they want, why can’t[…]
From: Y.W. Dear Rabbi, Basically, G‑d, HaShem is Master of the Universe. He is One and of course there is no other. With regards to other religions and other people of non-Jewish faith, when they pray and have a connection with their god, and he answers their prayers or they feel a great devotion and[…]
From: Yehuda Dear Rabbi, What is the connection between counting the Omer and working on ourselves and self-improvement? I imagine it has to do with getting ready for Shavuot, but I’m sure how that works. Thanks for any clarification you have on this. Dear Yehuda, According to the Zohar (Chadash, beginning of Yitro), as a[…]
From: Stephanie Dear Rabbi, My husband and I are expecting a birth soon, and we were wondering, if it will be a girl whether there are any special considerations or customs regarding giving a name. We are familiar with the name giving for a boy at the brit, but is there anything like this for[…]
From: Adel Dear Rabbi, I am challenged by giving. I know it’s right to help others and to be charitable. But I always have this gnawing feeling that by giving to others, I’m depleting my money or time from myself. Could you please help me with this? Dear Adel, In truth, we believe that everything[…]
From: Megan Dear Rabbi, I am new to Jewish observance and am a bit confused about what to do at the Passover Seder. More accurately, I’m not sure which of the traditional observances apply or not, and why or why not. For example, I know there’s a mitzva to sacrifice a lamb for Passover, at[…]
From: Carey Dear Rabbi, Let’s say I know someone who wants to have a nose job because she feels she has too much of a “Jewish nose” and she feels self-conscious about it and she says it affects her confidence and she’s not happy because of it. Would that be an acceptable reason to do[…]