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How To Be A Father
By Tzvi Freeman
It’s the first dialogue there is between a father and his son in the Torah. It starts like this:
Isaac to Abraham: "My father?"
Abraham to Isaac: "Here I am, my son"
Society & Living » Parenting » Other Authors » How To Be A Father
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Where does the Torah say to light Shabbat candles?
By Tzvi Freeman
Question:
I think this is a beautiful tradition and want to learn all I can about it. However, is it actually written in Torah to light a candle, or does it only say to observe the Sabbath and keep it holy?
Response:
The most precious things in life ...
Daily Life & Practice » Shabbat » Handbook » Questions & Answers » Candle Lighting » Where does the Torah say to light Shabbat candles?
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Is there evidence of Abraham's revolution?
By Tzvi Freeman
Question:
Jewish tradition tells that Abraham turned the world around by re-introducing monotheism and divine providence. Is there any archeological evidence of this social and theological revolution?
Response:
In his book, "The Eighth Day, The ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » Is there evidence of Abraham's revolution?
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"Friend" Request from Ex
Recently, I started reconnecting with a lot of friends through a social networking site. At first it was great and exciting to see all of their pictures and find out what is happening with their lives. But the other day my ex-boyfriend tried to "friend" ...
Women » Dear Rachel » Marriage » "Friend" Request from Ex
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Letter to a self-proclaimed loser
By Tzvi Freeman
Dear A___,
I've been procrastinating with this because it's not an easy one to write. But I figure, maybe you'll listen, maybe you won't, I've got to give you a chance.
Read what you wrote as though you were just some casual reader and you'll see ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » Letter to a self-proclaimed loser
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Did Abraham serve his guests non-kosher?
By Baruch S. Davidson
Question:
Reading the Torah, I noticed that when the angels, disguised as travelers, visited Abraham, he served them "butter and milk and the calf which he had prepared."
Genesis 18:8 Isn't this a violation of the prohibition against eating meat and ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » Did Abraham serve his guests non-kosher?
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Where does the Jewish name Baila come from?
By Baruch S. Davidson
The name Baila--also spelled Bayla--is derived from the Hebrew name Bilhah,
Beis Shmuel, Sheimos Nashim. wife of Jacob, and mother of Dan and Naftali, two of the twelve tribes of Israel.
It is also related to the name Bella which means beautiful in ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » Where does the Jewish name Baila come from?
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Where does the Jewish name Masha come from?
By Menachem Posner
Although it sounds exactly like the Russian diminutive form of Mary, the Jewish name Masha is actually of Biblical extraction. Tradition has it that the first Masha was named after a departed male named Moshe (Moses).
Kav Naki, quoting the Chukai ...
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Which Psalms should I read daily?
By Eliezer Posner
Question:
In addition to the daily prayers, I find that reading Psalms helps me feel close to G‑d, and I want to start saying them every day. Is there a custom as to which Psalms I should say when?
Response:
Psalms is certainly a powerful ...
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Why is a person’s mother’s name mentioned when praying on his/her behalf?
By Dinka Kumer
A Jew's spiritual essence is inherited via his or her mother. When praying for another, we want to emphasize their essential and eternal link to G‑d, as derived from their mother's side.
Ideas & Beliefs » Questions & Answers » Mitzvot & Jewish Customs » Why is a person’s mother’s name mentioned when praying on his/her behalf?
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