Laws of the Jews
Rabbi, you are a fantastic teacher. One of the best I ever witnessed. I am a man who loves the torah. I would love to continue to receive instructions from you. Am originally born in Brazil but in the USA since 1991. My family just moved to Angelica, NY. Unfortunatelly, there is no synagogue near […]
Pinchas becomes a Kohen
Wasnt Pinchas already a Cohen as he was the paternal grandson of Aaron. So why is it that he is given the status of Cohen after he kills Cozbi and Zimri?
Halachos of Shulchan Aruch which apply to Maintaining Friendship with a Non-Jew
כבוד הרב: אני בעל תשובה כ 4 חודשים. ויש לי הרבה חברים גוים (כמעט רובם) שאלתי אם אני צריך להתנתק מהם ..כאשר שלושת השותפים שלי בעבודה הם חברים מאוד טובים, והם גוים..מה עלי לעשות איך? ועם אסור חברים גויים, למה? בבקשה עם הרב יכול לענות לי בשפה האנגלית..לא עבור החברים הגויים כי עם עבור חברים […]
Mishlei 31
I was reading the Book of Proverbs 31, about the virtuous woman. What do you think her husband did during the day? Do you know what it was like in that culture/era?
too late for kids observance
dear rabbi, I am requesting a little advice in the jewish spiritual mode. I have a desire for something I can no longer have. while I know one cannot wish for what they do not have, while best to be thankful for what one does have, I remain with some discomfort and wondered if you […]
Havdalah blessing on fire
Hi Rabbi For what reason does one cover their thumbs inside their hands during the brocha of Borei Meorei Ha-Eish?
Challot on Shabbat for Someone on a Gluten-free Diet
What can i do on shabbat if i am super sensitive to gluten? I am concerned regarding the obligation to wash and to eat Hamotzi at the Shabbos meals.
Use of Alternative Medicine
If am suffering from severe leaky gut, anxiety, depression etc. should i stick to conventional medicine or can i do natural alternative healing medicine?
Relationship of a Convert to his Biological Family
As a convert what are my obligations and resposibilities to my non jewish family: children, brothers, mother? tizku le mitzvot
Rabbi Keleman Shiur
Rabbi Kelemen stated (see 21:47) that he admits that it could be possible that initially the future lie was presented to the nation but it could have later segwayed into the past or present lie. Hence, how can he discount the future theory so easily now if this future-explanation is consistent with the sociological phenomenon […]
