Question Parsha Re’eh
question on parshas reea 1)whats the difference between ger toshav and ger tzadik in practicality? ger toshav can eat what jews cant eat!! does that apply to ger tzadik? 2)how do we know when to tollrate and when to shun those around us, our loved ones when they break torah law as it says in […]
Right and Left
Shalom, I was on your website and I saw mentioned in a few articles that Kabbalah associates the feminine side with the left and the masculine side with the right. Considering the many laws in Judaism that give preference to the right side, this would indicate a preference for the masculine over the feminine. If […]
The difference between lighting on the Shabbat and the Festivals
What is the difference between Shabbat and the festivals concerning lighting? Can one light a fire?
Honoring Parents Who Live Far Away
Dear Rabbi I have learned about the importance of honoring ones parents. I live in a different city to them and due to cost constraints cannot visit them often and only manage to go visit them every year or two. They are getting older and due to bad health and costs they cannot visit me… […]
Working on a Holiday
So I was wondering is there any exemptions on high holidays to be allowed to work? If the person is scheduled or do we just tell them to remove us from the schedule?
Can One be Happy in Life if they Could have Done Better?
I would like to understand the following: in order for a person to be happy, he is meant to rejoice in his spiritual achievements, to be happy with the spiritual leve he is in now. If that is the case, how can a person continue growing, if at the same time he is meant to […]
Driving without a License
If a person drives his car after his license has been confiscated, can one report the driver to the police? (It’s important to mention that he has many previous violations). It happens often with teenagers in Monsey. As a teacher in a high school, this issue comes up frequently. Thanks
ADD
Hi Rabbi, I have adult ADD and was wondering what is the best treatment for it? This bothers me every day and Id really like to study again without this struggle Thank you
The status of the day after a festival
Is the day after a festival (isru chag) considered like a festival? I want to know concerning the prayers.
Sleeping on Shabbos to stay up Shavuot night
Can I sleep a lot on Shabbat so I can stay up late to recite the Tikkun on Shavuot?
