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Why does Torah law allow polygamy?
By Tzvi Freeman
Why make room for trouble? If the ideal union of man and woman is an exclusive one, why should a "nation of priests and a holy people" compromise?
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Why Did G-d Create Evil?
By Lazer Gurkow
This is not a question about why people choose to do evil or why evil is visited on the innocent. It is a broader question. Why did G‑d create evil and what purpose does it serve?
Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Toldot » Parshah Columnists » Inner Stream » Why Did G-d Create Evil?
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Why weren't they protected?
By Tzvi Freeman
Question:
Dear Rabbi - i know this has been answered a thousand times but I still cannot get to grips with this type of event.
If hundreds of thousands of Jews were praying for them, and Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka were doing G‑d's work, why take them and ...
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Where did all our prayers go?
By Tzvi Freeman
Question:
I was praying for Rabbi and Mrs. Holtzberg and all the other Jewish people in Mumbai asking for G‑d to help them. But I wonder now--why didn't He listen to me and the many others who prayed to him and asked for their lives to be saved? Where ...
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What is our response to the massacre?
A response to the question "why?"
By Tzvi Freeman
Once you are at war, you don’t stop to ponder all over again. Now you are out there on the field of battle, you have already awakened the bear from its den, now there is no turning back. The Chabad House of Mumbai had five stories. We will build ...
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Why did G‑d make it so hard for me to be a good Jew?
By Yisroel Cotlar
Let's say you fell in love with a magnificent painting of a scenic landscape. So you ran off 100 photocopies to sell. Easy, right? But how much could they sell for? $10? Maybe $20?
Now imagine that instead of copying someone else's painting, you ...
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How do I ensure my kids will be observant?
By Chaya Sarah Silberberg
Question:
Someone has to know the answer to this question: What's the secret to raising children that will stick to Jewish observance? Why is it that young men go through the whole system of yeshivas and then decide that they don't want to become ...
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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 ...
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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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