Dear Rabbi My question was something I thought of from a lecture by Rabbi Mizrachi. He mentioned how, due to seeing too much violence, it is hard to feel empathy. How can one fix that? Thank you and HaShem bless you!
If I am interested in converting to Judaism, is it wrong to continue to celebrate the Christian holidays I’ve grown up with until I convert?
Could you please explain the difference between the Jewish denominations?
Are Jewish women allowed to keep their hair short, as short as a man’s hair?
I want to convert to Judaism, would it be wrong to wear jewelry symbolizing the Jewish faith, for example, a necklace with the Star of David, before I am actually converted?
How do you correctly pronounce Judaism? I’ve heard the ai pronounced both with a long A sound and a long E sound, but which is correct?
What do/do Jews think of the devil/satan and hell?
If we are saying that our G-d is real, on what basis is it that people say the Greek/Roman, Egyptian, and Norse gods weren’t real?
Do Jews have any specific beliefs about guns?
How should I teach my fiancée learn Torah and become a righteous Noah-hid. She wants to learn but she is having a hard time understanding and gets frustrated when she can’t understand. How can I make it easier?
Is there some particular place in the body that the soul is located? The mind is located in the brain, so is the soul located in the heart or something?
With the adoption of a Hebrew name as a part of conversion, would I just adopt a Hebrew first name or a middle or a last name as well?
I’ve read that Kalah, the name I’ll adopt, means end or completion. Conversion ends my old life, and completes becoming part of the culture my heart belongs to. Is this the meaning, and a good reason to choose a name?
When talking to a rabbi, is it acceptable to say “yes, sir” or would you say “yes, rabbi” or what?
Can I put a yarmulke on my pet, or can animals not wear religious clothing because humans were made in G-d’s image and so animals can’t participate in religion?
What parts of Dayly Tefila women are required to say, when She is Davening alone? What is the obligatory part to say Amidah, Shema Yisroel is there more to add???
Hi Rav Reuven, what Is the meaning of “from the river to the sea” thank you for all the hard work you are doing, Shalom
How can I do t’shuva if I’m scared that I will do the aveira again?