May a Parent hit his child nowadays to teach Discipline, if the child hit his Sibling?
Since our daughter was born two years ago, our oldest child (a boy 5 years old) has acted like he’s in competition with her, and often times he even hits her. We are in disagreement as to whether it is permissible to hit him after he hits her, in order to teach him discipline. What […]
Woman’s obligation in marriage
I often hear that a woman is supposed to “obey” her husband. What does it mean to “obey” ones husband?
Cohen cannot marry a divorcee
Can a Rabbi marry a Cohen with a Divorcee?
Sifting Flour
Shalom. Do I need to sift whole spelt flour before using it? If so, what size mesh do I need? What is the correct procedure for doing this? Thank you. Kol tuv.
Why is it that a Woman is Unclean for Six Weeks after Birth?
why is it that a women after giving birth is unclean to her husband for six weeks?
The Soul in Man
Dear Rabbi, I am wondering, since G-d never judges a person for what they didnt know, if their body was cremated, is their soul obviated? G-d breathed into Adam the breath of life. A piece of Him, and to say the should can be destroyed is to say that a piece of G-dlyness can be […]
Talking while Washing
Is it true that you can talk after washing for bread, before you make the bracha?
prophecies
Which Jews and how many Jews (percentage of Jews) will be finally redeemed by G-d during the Messianic Age and on which merits ?
Segulot in Iyar
Hi Rabbi! As we approach Iyar, and we know its a sign for healing, besides for the different Tikkuns out there, what prayer, segula, or whatever can we do to heal our insides and outsides. Additionally, in Iyar, are the segualot for parnessah and to find a spouse? Thank you! DJ
Sustinence
I know that the parnassa of a person is set from Rosh Hashana until RH. I work the whole year and was considering getting a summer job instead of going on vacation, however, will it effect my income? Or, whatever money Im making is set, whether I take the job or not ?