Ask The Rabbi

Is it wrong way to pray if I don't know the Hebrew text? Am I missing something?

Can I be a good person and have a relationship with God – but not subscribe to any religion?

Of all the prayers, which is the most fundamental to Judaism?

I read that when sleeping, unclean spirits dwell on the body, so we wash our hands in the morning.

Why in Israel are they reading a different Torah portion than at my synagogue back home?

Why does a minyan have 10 people? What is the significance?

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

When it comes to charity, what are the guidelines for the most effective way of giving?

Right now I’m in Butte, Montana and I'm starving! Do you have advice for eating kosher on the road?

What is the relevance of donating a half-shekel in the synagogue prior to Purim?

I try to buy kosher meat, but it is not always available in my area. Can I use Islamic halal meat instead?

According to Judaism, is gambling in a casino permitted?

I am grateful to God for all He has done. But sometimes I feel that my words are inadequate. Any suggestions?

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?

Please explain the Torah’s prohibition against shaving with a razor.