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JUDAISM IN THE LIGHT OF KABALA AND CHASSIDUS

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This site presents Judaism according to Chassidut and Kabala. It covers an extensive array of topics, including education and marital harmony, for example.

Torah for Non-Jews

Hi Rabbi, There seems to be some disagreement about whether non-Jews can read Torah/Talmud. What do you think? Thanks Tal

opening a letter

Hi Rabbi, Thank you so much for your patience and for the suggestions and information you gave here. I’ve never heard of the ‘opening a

Health, physical and spiritual

Hello Rabbi, It has become my understanding that all things physical are manifestations of things spiritual, and that ailments that plague us are symptoms of

Helping my Jewish friend

Hi there, it’s my friend Jody’s birthday. She’s been single for some time now and though I am not Jewish, I know she intends to

To change or not to change?

I recently found out I’m Sephardic Jewish by a great grandmother from Italy. I left the Catholic faith because ice become disenchanted by it. Is

Cohen marrying a convert

Hello, I am passing on a question from a friend. My friend just found out that when she was five she converted to judaism. She

Sports career and Judaism

Hello! My husband and I are repatriates. We are living in Israel and planning to convert to Judaism. My husband represents Israel at international sporting (darts) events  in Europe,

mitzvot what to keep

Shalom! Is there a list of postulates in Judaism? I know about Tarjag Mitsvot and that every Jew should do all of them. But in our time it is

The Broken Tablets

If, as the Jewish Federation states, that the Pentateuch (?) says Moses was so appalled by the people as he came down from Mt Sinai

CHIBUT HAKEVER

Hello! I recently heard a little about “chibut hakever” and I have some questions: Are there really sins that can ONLY be fixed through this,

Calling the sick on Shabbat

My question is Is it okay to wish a non-messianic individual a happy new year? Is it okay to call someone sick on the sabbath

prayer at ohel for women

Is it superstition to go to te Rebbe’s Ohel to pray for healing? Is it ok for a Women to go to a Cemetary to

Will G-d come through for me?

Hello! I heard of a Jewish concept “love your problem and it goes away” and also, to thank Hashem for even the painful and difficult

The True MatriarchsShalom

Hello! If Bilha and Zilpa were able to give birth to shevatim, why aren’t they as much our imahot as Rachel and Leah?

Who I am, really

Thank you so much for your kindness and suggestions. I will look into these things and try that book… And thank you for having this

saving the pot

ב”ה I cooked rice in a fleishig pan, then transferred the rice to a fleishig enamelware baking dish (for serving purposes; it’s pretty). Just before

test driving

I am considering buying a scooter (motorcycle) from a local dealer but that dealer is not currently offering test rides (like a test drive). I

When to read Shnaim-Mikrah.

In regards to the weekly shnaim-mikrah, may I start on the following week’s parasha on Shabbos, after Mincha (as we have now moved on to

Decluttering my space

Hi Rabbi, I have a strange problem and I was hoping you might be able to provide some guidance on how to overcome this struggle,

Honesty in business dealings

Hello Rabbi, I have a question about money… On October 28, I placed an order for a tripod from Amazon, for about $123. On October

Respecting parents

Hi Rabbi – I have a question about doing misvot… My mother asked me to get her something and my brother was in the room

Mezuzah as a gift

Hello, I am considering buying a kosher mezuzah to give as a house warming gift to a jewish friend. As a non Jew would this

Acquiring a set of Talmud.

Do you know where I can buy the Talmud, book-by-book or as a set (as a set they are expensive! ) in English? I think

Jacob and his wives

Jacob was supposed to be a devout student of the torah. How could he marry Rachel and Leah committing bigamy which is forbidden by the

Mahi mahi fish:

Dear Rabbi, Is the fish mahi-mahi eaten in America a kosher food? Thank you for your time and help. Ricardo

Trust and its benefits.

You ask Hashem for help but you get the reverse of what you wanted what can you do? Example you ask for strength of overcome

kiddush hashem

Good day shalom alechem . I am a not very religious but conservative jew from London UK and I have been having a debate with

Preparing for Bar Mitzvah

PREP OF GRNDSON FOR BAR MITZVAH-HE HAS NO BACKGROUND OF HEBREW-HE ATTENED MANY CONSERVATION BARMITZAH-HE NOW AT AGE 11 WISHES TO HAVE CEREMONY AND READING,

family purity

I am trying to understand the rationale behind the prohibition against intercourse while a wife has her period. The text speaks of uncovering her source/fountain.

Hi Rabbi,About Amalek and doubt

Hi Rabbi, About Amalek and doubt, and that it spells out “the work of a monkey”; would you make the direct connection between this and

I was born on 5th April 1934

I was born on 5th April 1934 and BarMitzvah I think on 19th April 1947. I have recently had brain surgery and cannot remember the

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