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Help! I Don't Want to Turn Into My Father!
By Tzvi Freeman
Sure, there are all those events that happened, the weather, geography, DNA. But we are the ones to string them together with meaning and direction. There is no story to life, until we tell it...
Spirituality » Short Insights » By Tzvi Freeman » Help! I Don't Want to Turn Into My Father!
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Are mushrooms kosher?
By Rochel Chein
Yes, mushrooms are kosher. A mushroom is a fungus, and in general, natural fungi are kosher. Since bugs are not kosher, you should make sure that your mushrooms aren't infested with insects before eating them. Rinse the mushrooms and check a few ...
Daily Life & Practice » Kosher » Handbook » Kosher Q&A » Are mushrooms kosher?
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Why do Jews traditionally nod their heads and sway back and forth whilst praying?
By Menachem Posner
Here are two explanations for this ancient Jewish tradition:
a) King David writes (Psalms 35:10), "All of my limbs shall proclaim who is like You..."
When we praise G‑d, we do so with all of our being. The mind, heart, and mouth express the prayer ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » Why do Jews traditionally nod their heads and sway back and forth whilst praying?
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I feel closer to my wife at her gravesite; am I just imagining this?
By Tzvi Freeman
Question:
My wife, best friend and soulmate for decades, passed away a few weeks ago. I have been going to the cemetery almost daily to visit her. Recently, however, a friend advised me, in a sensitive way, that a soul's true essence does not remain in ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » I feel closer to my wife at her gravesite; am I just imagining this?
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What does the name Talia mean?
By Malkie Janowski
Question:
My daughter's Hebrew name is Talia. Can you tell me the name's meaning and significance?
Answer:
Your daughter has quite an auspicious name. Talia is a contraction of two Hebrew words (tal and y-uh), and means "dew of G‑d."
Dew and rain ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » What does the name Talia mean?
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What does "oy vey" mean?
By Eliezer Posner
"Oy" and "vey" are two very old Jewish interjections which both mean "woe." Oy is found many times in the Bible (See Numbers 21:29, I Samuel 4:7, and Isaiah 3:11 for a few examples). Vey is newer than oy; it is oy's Aramaic equivalent.
Today, oy and ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » What does "oy vey" mean?
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Is there a prayer for infertility?
By Chaya Sarah Silberberg
Question:
My wife and have been trying to have children from a while, but we have been unsuccessful. Currently, my wife is undergoing a certain treatment and the doctor is very optimistic. I, too, remain optimistic, but a little insurance can't hurt. ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » Is there a prayer for infertility?
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Chicken is meat. Why are chicken's eggs pareve?
By Chani Benjaminson
The prohibition mentioned in the Torah is to mix meat (beef) with milk. This
injunction was extended by the Sages to include fowl as its meat can be confused with
beef. Eggs do not fall into this category as they cannot be mistaken for meat. ...
Daily Life & Practice » Kosher » Handbook » Kosher Q&A » Chicken is meat. Why are chicken's eggs pareve?
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Another Baby?
My husband and I are happily married and have two beautiful children. The problem is that I really would like to have a third, and he is very happy with two. I know I should be grateful for what I have but I really want another child...
Women » Dear Rachel » Marriage » Another Baby?
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Benefit of the Doubt for Terrorists?
By Bronya Shaffer
Question:
We are commanded to judge everyone positively, and with love. How do we apply this to the Palestinians, who wish to wipe Israel off the face of the earth?
Answer:
Human beings are created in the image of G‑d; this means that every human ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » Benefit of the Doubt for Terrorists?
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