From: Alan Dear Rabbi, There’s a certain rabbi on our college campus who is very dynamic and charismatic. Often, kids who don’t have much of a background in Judaism are very taken by him, which I guess is a good thing. But being from a more observant background myself, I know for sure he’s not[…]
From: Tzvi Dear Rabbi, Every thinking and sensitive Jew will recognize the need to regret the lack of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. However, since the practices associated with the period up to and during Tisha b’Av are so much about mourning, it makes me wonder whether we should feel the loss so palpably that[…]
From: Allison Dear Rabbi, This is kind of a personal question, but I hope you can help. I am a quiet person by nature. I would say that I’m basically friendly. That is, I like people and I think people like me, but the truth is that I don’t talk very much. So maybe it[…]
From: Avraham Dear Rabbi, I am currently learning at a beginning level in a yeshiva for ba’alei teshuva. I have graduated college and decided to take time out to catch up on Jewish learning before continuing to prepare for a profession (although I don’t know what that would be). My parents aren’t thrilled. They are[…]
From: Howard Dear Rabbi, Can you help me feel more appreciative towards G‑d? I want to feel G‑d more directly in my life, but I’m having difficulty figuring out how. Dear Howard, Your question is on the one hand very complex and personal, but on the other hand so basic and universal. Since I can’t[…]
From: Marvin Dear Rabbi, Over the years I have heard different requirements for the intention one needs in order to fulfill the mitzva of reciting the Shema. Quite frankly, at this point I’m a bit confused. Could you clarify this for me please? Since this is something we’re required to do twice daily, I imagine[…]
From: Jason Dear Rabbi, Until now I’ve been in a series of casual relationships without any commitment. Recently, I’ve started to think that since I’m getting older, it may be time to start thinking about getting into a more serious relationship in order to get married. I’m just having a really hard time dealing with[…]