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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Modesty involving children | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: Over the past five years my son incrementally has moved from Conservatism to highly observant ... A: Ira- it is evident that you are indeed caring grandparents. I admire your willingness and desire to ... | |
| onah | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: i hope its ok to present a few questions at once (otherwise plese answer gradually). a.although all ... A: The Halacha, Jewish law, speaks about the act of being together and it states that the man is on top ... | |
| onah | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: i hope its ok to present a few questions at once (otherwise plese answer gradually). a.although all ... A: Yehuda, Chazal refer to the whole act, not just the first entrance. I would think that Nibul Peh can ... | |
| idolatry... | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: are you absolutely sure the 2D arts do not count as idolatry? because in english (and not hebrew) ... A: Peter- I'm so sorry I haven't answered your question sooner. I had Internet connection problems and ... | |
| pedophilia | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: I've only heard anti-Semites claim Judaism approves of pedophilia. Is this true? A: Nathan, actually there could be nothing further from the truth. Torah law prohibits any form of ... | |
| Yiddish Translation | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I have ten Yiddish letters that are of great genealogical interest to my family. They were written ... A: Herb, I have an idea or two, however, I would have to see the script before I can direct you. Can ... | |
| afterlife and belief | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: Shalom, I would like to know, do Jews believe in heaven and if so, who goes, do Jews believe in hell ... A: Marc, I will answer your last question first. We still believe as we did since the beginning, that ... | |
| shoes or sandals | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: Did the old testament people have shoes that had a lamp attached somehow that could be worn at ... A: There is no reference to having lamps attached to shoes from that Psalm. This is the actual ... | |
| Inter marrriage | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I am an agnostic male. (22). I have recently met and fallen so hard for an orthodox Jewish girl ... A: Ricky, wow you are stuck between a rock and a hard place! I am very impressed with your quest to do ... | |
| Wooden Huts | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: This might sound very ignorant - but i am from Buffalo and its my first time in Brooklyn, NY and i ... A: I'll answer your last question first. There is one orthodox Jewish religion, however there are many ... | |
| Wooden Huts | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: This might sound very ignorant - but i am from Buffalo and its my first time in Brooklyn, NY and i ... A: Correct Observation. The huts are indeed Jewish. At this time of year we celebrate the holiday of ... | |
| Lineage | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: In biblical times lineage was passed from the father to the son (x ben y). When and why was lineage ... A: Sorry I couldn't answer you sooner; it is the holiday of Sukkoth, hence I was off the computer for ... | |
| god | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: Why do people need to know whether or not there’s a god? Won’t we be just as happy not knowing as ... A: Thoughtful question indeed. Actually, I found it intriguing. If it would really be as simple as ... | |
| separation between men and women | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: i am not jewish but am now teaching in a jewish college. i noticed that the college is careful to ... A: We separate genders so as to discourage improper relationships, however we definitely advocate ... | |
| Baby names | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to choose a Jewish name(s) for my baby. I do not know if it's a boy or a girl so I need ... A: It is hard for me to answer this question. Every community has different names that are more ... | |
| tephilin | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: What is the source for men wearing tephilin and what is the reason for doing so? Why are women not ... A: sorry for the delay. The source and reason for wearing Tefillin are one and the same. It is a verse ... | |
| Adultery | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Why is it that if a man commits adultery he can stay married, but if a woman does she may no longer ... A: When the verse speaks about getting married it says "When a man takes a woman.." meaning that the ... | |
| kosher | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: what makes jewish meat kosher? A: Short question, long answer. There are many complicated steps in the process of meat being ... | |
| Shabbos | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm having a hard time with certain halachos of Shabbos. Why can't I watch TV on Shabbos if I leave ... A: Fantastic question. Truth is, you had me scratching my head for awhile. Why can't you indeed? After ... | |
| Hair coverings | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: Why do some Jewish women wear kerchiefs? A: Aliana-Only married women cover their hair. The reasoning behind it is learned out from a verse in ... | |
| Sinning by mistake | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: There was recently a case in my city of a restaurant that was caught bringing non kosher meat into ... A: The situation was indeed an unfortunate one. Is it a sin? The answer is yes. It is called an ... | |
| Shaking hands | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I work as a secretary in a large corporation. I know that Jewish men shake hands with other men, but ... A: Good question! The reason men don't shake hands with women, is not about measuring equality, rather ... | |
| customs | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I just graduated nursing school and got a job in a hospital that serves a large Jewish community ... A: The most prevalent custom, actually Jewish law, is that a husband may not have any physical contact ... | |
| Kosher | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I am making a presentation and Orthodox Jews will be present. I will be serving light refreshments ... A: It is very considerate of you to take their needs into consideration. Orthodox Jews eat Kosher ... | |
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Nechama
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Expertise
I am an Orthodox Jewish woman, with a thirst and appreciation for knowledge. I do not profess to know any Kabbalistic and mystical meanings behind our religious practices, I enjoy understanding the more practical side of it. Knowledge is limitless, while I am limited and I am aware of that discrepancy, yet I am willing to take the plunge to see if I can answer your questions about and within the Orthodox religion.
Experience
Having spent a lot of time studying religious books, I feel that I can help others, women specifically, with questions on Jewish Law, and spirituality. Being blessed with a good memory, it would be my pleasure to share my knowledge with others.
Education/Credentials
I have a High School diploma and spent a year after High School studying in an Orthodox Teachers Seminary.
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