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  • Thanks for taking my question Rabbi. My family is in the process of going through gerus. I have a 21 year old son with Autism who has a problem with Zera levatalia. I talk to him daily about this and even watched the movie Tikkun HaBrit with him. I had him to do Viduy. I believe he's trying to stop but there are failures almost everyday. I don't want to lose him to Gehinom. What can I do to reach him in a way he'll understand? I know you said HaShem won't assist us in the teshuvah, but would He help someone with Special Needs or at least open his heart to comprehend? Please help. I do give tzedakah on his behalf. What else can I do. Would HaShem assist a person with Special Needs who struggles with Zera levatalia? Thanks.

    3 years ago

  • When I first went to Beit Knesset, I took a siddur off the shelf and a kippah out of the kippah’s basket, home cause I didn’t have one, I didn’t know that it was considered stealing. The siddur and the kippah now is not in their original condition once I took them. Do I have to buy them new ones, or I can Just pay them Tzedaka equal to their amount? And When I was very young below bar Mitzvah Age before knowing about the Torah and Teshuva, I stole from my Grandparents who are now passed away, how much money should I return to my Parents if I don’t remember the exact number plus this was a long time ago, that money back then is now worth more, And how do I pay my parents if I don’t work? May I help them around for no pay, and this can atone for it? If yes for how long?

    4 years ago

  • Hello Kvod HaRav, is there any laws pertaining to charity? For example a kid who likes giving away money to his friends because he thinks it is good but people end up scorning him

    4 years ago

  • Recently one of my Jewish friends committed suicide and it was very unexpected. Can you please make a lecture online about suicide, what happens when you commute suicide and so on? I know it is prohibited in Judaism but don’t know what happens to the soul after suicide vs natural death. Thank you, Sarah Cohn

    4 years ago

  • Baruj hashem hashem blessed me whith a powerful mind ben porat yosef and sometimes unfortunately the yetser hara takes over and until I wake up i have already used my mind to picture very bad things What can I do to always be in control and how can I use this gift for tora Thank you kvod harav

    4 years ago

  • I remain torn as I see the green passport to a way back to how things were. I do not want to disappoint my father who has expressed to the family not to take vaccine however we should be taking this as to preserve life as I understand. Is there any good references I can use to change my fathers mind and so that I don’t feel that I am making the wrong choice by taking it?

    3 years ago

  • Hello rabbi, Do I have to pray outloud or can I pray in my head.

    3 years ago

  • If I make a bracha in one room and than walk into another do I need a new bracha? Example: if I make a mezonot in room “A” Than I go into room “B” and want to eat another (cookie or something) do I need a new bracha?

    4 years ago

  • Kvod HaRav, I am 14 and try to keep Shabbat, however, my parents force me with help of my brother to get in the car and drive to our relatives home for dinner and I have no way of working around this, however, I keep all other halachot of Shabbat. My parents love Torah when it is convenient or “tradition”, but insult it when it obligates them even when the truth is in their face. Is H’ happy with me that I’m doing the best I can or is this still Karet?

    4 years ago

  • Kvod Harav Is it considered that I'm an accomplice in my OTD sister's sins if I drive her (and her friends) someplace? Not specifically to a forbidden place. Whether they will chill together somewhere, go to a mall (they may buy immodest clothes, eat non kosher...) etc? Also, I think you said something recently about how we can't drink wine that someone who is mechallel shabbat poured. Does that apply to her (she is mechallel shabbat)? Can I not drink from the bottle once she pours from it? And are there any related issues that I need to be aware of when living with someone like this?

    4 years ago

  • Can i call out people that speak against Judaism?

    4 years ago

  • Exactly one week ago I wake up and all I can think about is Judaism. I dont know why, I never had any interest in it before. None of my relatives are jewish and I dont have any jewish friends. Even so, for some reason I do research into Judaism. I find your lectures and start listening. I even buy a book called The Gerus Guide. Funny thing is everytime I go to read it, I become very tired. I have no idea why this is all happening. What is going on?

    3 years ago

  • Is a Modern Orthodox conversion (belonging to the OU) valid and accepted by Beit Din?

    4 years ago

  • Are children 2 years old allowed to have milk after meat within 6 hours?

    4 years ago

  • My husband could possibly start working (not breaking Shabbat) in his orthodox shul on Shabbat. My question is, he would be receiving payment for his Shabbat services (not on Shabbat)- is this kosher? We are not allowed to earn money on Shabbat, but essentially he will be “working” and “earning” payment for Shabbat services. Please advise! Thank you

    4 years ago

  • Hello rabbi Reuvan, May you know The proper teffleiot I can say to Hashem and the actions to help my sister (who is 14) to break up with her non Jewish boyfriend, It really hurts me to say my sister dating a non Jewish person, it’s really hard for them to break up because my mom respect his grandmother since he lives poverty and his parents are divorced back in Russian , I don’t know what To do at this point I hope Hashem will help me and to listen to my prayers to eliminate this meshomad rasha..

    4 years ago

  • Is there anything about coffee having a klipot-like effect on some people? Thank you

    4 years ago

  • Hello Rabbi! I don’t go to the synagogue due to covid concerns, is watching/listening to your teachings on the Shabbat a sin? I’m still learning, as I am planning to convert to Judaism.

    4 years ago

  • Rabbi, we know that the world is ~5700 years old, so where do these bones/fossiles come from?

    4 years ago

  • Can a Noahide say Asher Yatzar?

    3 years ago