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Heads or Tails?
By Aron Moss
There is a custom to eat the head of a fish on the night of Rosh Hashanah. What does this actually mean? I can't make head or tails of it...
Jewish Holidays » High Holidays » Rosh Hashanah » Study » Insights » Heads or Tails?
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Aren’t We Being Nudniks on Yom Kippur?
By Yisroel Cotlar
Question: We already petitioned G‑d on Rosh Hashanah. Why are we going through the whole exercise all over again on Yom Kippur? Doesn't G‑d get a little annoyed at the repeat performance? Isn't this something like the little nudnik kid who keeps asking ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » Advice » Aren’t We Being Nudniks on Yom Kippur?
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Anti-Social Daughter
Answered by Beryl Tritel
My husband and I are active community members. We have always valued being the ones that help shape a community, rather than just being one of the followers. And we have worked very hard to instill this philosophy of community activism into our children. ...
Women » Dear Rachel » Parenting & Family Issues » Anti-Social Daughter
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How To Let Go Of a Grudge
By Chaya Sarah Silberberg
Question: I know that I should forgive, but there are so many people that have done me wrong. I just can't let go of that. What should I do? Response: A friend of mine went to use the restroom in a large department store, where a toilet fell off the ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » Advice » How To Let Go Of a Grudge
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Is This a Sign--or a Test?
By Yehuda Shurpin
There's something clearly pointing me in a specific direction. How do I know if it's a sign from G‑d saying "This is what I want you to do"—or a test to see whether I can withstand the pressure?
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Big Picture » Is This a Sign--or a Test?
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"Friend" Request from Ex
Answered by Sara Esther Crispe
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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Vegetarians and Sacrifices
By Yisroel Cotlar
Question: I'm a vegetarian. I'm having trouble reading about sacrifices in the Temple and harmonizing that with my worldview. Can you give me a hand here? Response: I can see your quandary, but then, as a vegetarian and a lover of animals, you should ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » Advice » Vegetarians and Sacrifices
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Why Are Torah Punishments So Harsh?
By Yehuda Shurpin
Question: I know there is an infinite, loving G‑d. It's just that I can't get my head around a few things in the Torah, like death penalties for gays, wizards, and people who curse their parents. Even if these people have erred, couldn't they just be ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Big Picture » Why Are Torah Punishments So Harsh?
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Is a Jew Who Converts Still Jewish?
By Zalman Nelson
Question: My sister was baptized and has since married and had a child. My mother claims the child is Jewish, but how could that be? If Judaism is a religion, if someone leaves it, she's no longer Jewish, right? Response: Logically, I would have to agree ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Big Picture » Is a Jew Who Converts Still Jewish?
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How To Beat Laziness
By Yehuda Shurpin
Question: How do I get over my laziness? I keep wasting a lot of time sitting around doing nothing and regret it afterward. Response: Asking for a strategy to overcome laziness means you believe it's possible to beat it. And you're right. Any negative ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » Advice » How To Beat Laziness
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