Dating at Different Levels of Observance– I have met a man who is religiously observant. I grew up Reform and am now trying to learn more about being observant. This man and I have amazing chemistry. He appreciates that I am taking classes to learn more,…More »
Finding a Match– I’ve been doing the singles scene for years and now that I’d like to get married, I realize that my chances of just stumbling upon Mr. Right are quite slim. What’s a good Plan B?More »
Isaac & Finding the Perfect Partner– I’m 30 years old and finding that most of my friends who have gotten married are soon after divorced. I would like to get married but am afraid of marrying the wrong person. Any guidelines to suggest?More »
Ashkenazi-Sephardic Marriage & Children– If my father is Sephardic and my mother is Ashkenazi, am I Sephardic? Also, if I am considered Sephardic and I marry an Ashkenazi man, am I still Sephardic?More »
Becoming a 'Giver'– I’ve been married now for almost a year and my wife is starting to get impatient. He says that I’m selfish and don’t know how to give. I see that in many ways she is right. I grew up in…More »
Cousin Marriages– Does the Torah permit cousin marriages? Is the topic discussed at all? I’m concerned in particular because the inbreeding is likely to cause genetic disorders, as historically happened to many royal families. I have the impression that upper class Jewish…More »
Attending Wedding on Yahrtzeit– I am invited to a wedding in a few weeks and I realized it falls out on my father’s yahrtzeit (the anniversary of his date of death). Am I allowed to attend?More »
Aufruf Before Wedding– My wedding is God willing in a few weeks, and I know that on the Shabbat beforehand I am called to the Torah for my “aufruf”. Why is a celebration held in honor of the groom the Shabbat before his…More »
Child Attending Parent’s Second Marriage– My parents are divorced and my father is remarrying in the near future. It will be a very small ceremony, and I was told that the children of the first marriage should not attend. Is that true?More »
Blessing on Sex– I know about many of the blessings recited for various events and daily occurrences, but in all my studies, I have yet to find mention of a blessing for marital intimacy. We have a blessing for using the bathroom, for…More »
Children & Divorce– Back in the old days many couples stayed together “for the sake of the children.” Am I correct that this reason has no validity in our 21st century lives?More »
Divorcee – Husband’s Customs– I am divorced now. Do I still have to follow the customs of my ex-husband – such as not eating out on Passover?More »
Get Document - Importance of– I am in the process of divorcing my husband, and my rabbi tells me that it is sufficient to go through the civil divorce proceedings. But other of my friends have also done the Jewish ”Get” document. Which is correct?More »
Concerned Parents– Our son is planning to intermarry. We are very upset, and feel strongly that he is making a mistake. In the meantime, he has given us an ultimatum: Either accept her, or I don’t want to have anything to do…More »
Have Her Convert?– I’ve been dating a young woman for the past two years and we are starting to think about marriage. The problem is that she is not Jewish. I would want her to convert, but in a way where there would…More »
Intermarriage & Dual Religion– I met a great guy and we are on the way to getting engaged soon I hope! We share lots of interests (hiking, movies) and I find him very funny, intelligent and attractive. So what could be wrong? Well, he’s…More »
Convert's Mother-in-Law– My husband is a convert and I'm studying for conversion, too. When I told my parents I was converting my mother's response was joyful – she feels that the one thing she regrets in her life was that she did…More »
Those Shameful Thoughts and What They Really Say about You
