Ask The Rabbi

Does Judaism have a position on surrogate motherhood?

If humans ever colonize the moon or other planets, which direction would we face while praying?

A case of Siamese twins has hit the media and I wondered what the Jewish position is regarding surgery that could kill one of them.

Last week I had a business meeting with an Orthodox Jewish woman and she politely declined to shake my hand. What is the reason for this?

I believe that intimacy should be reserved for a husband and wife, but how do I explain why to friends holding a more liberal view?

My children feel it is unfair when they are rewarded differently. How should we deal with this?

How does Judaism view the crime of rape? Is it considered more serious than in Western society, or less serious?

The store forgot to charge me for one item. Is it considered stealing not to pay for it?

What does Judaism say about the appropriateness of men wearing women's clothes, and vise-versa?

According to Judaism, is gambling in a casino permitted?

I have grown disenchanted with the feminist revolution, given the break-down of the American family. What does traditional Judaism say about this trade-off?