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Series

Short Thoughts

Belief: God made world, runs it. Remember that we don’t always see big picture. (14 words, 80 characters) link to similar

Kashrut is: following Torah laws for eating. Turns eating from physical to spiritual. Is not: for health reasons, or food blessed by rabbi. (23 words, 140 characters) link to similar

Shabbat: God rested, so do we. (6 words, 30 characters) link to similar

Tzniut: More than clothes, it’s how we present ourselves to world. Modesty both in dress and in actions. (18 words, 104 characters) link to similar

Can you lie to your boss to get another job?	When must one reveal that they are a convert?	My mother is not Jewish - my father is Jewish.
Balancing Mitzvot	For inclusion purposes & Israeli citizenship, who is a Jew?	“what’s in it for me” Torah observance?
V’ahavta l’Reacha Kamocha	Addiction to cybersex?	Intermarriage Problem?
Crossing a line when chating on the internet.	Gun Control?	What does Judaism say about intermarriage?
Is the timing of an unveiling set by Jewish law?	If my friend is cheating on her spouse, what should I do?	Can Masorti converts wed in an Orthodox shul?
What the #?%*! Boycott Israel?	Marital obligation to my spouse diagnosed dementia?	Is there an obligation to vote pro-Israel?
What is the Torah view on recycling?	What makes a Jews' compliance to ethics uniquely Jewish?	Must we honor an abusive parent?
How important is it to be buried in a Jewish cemetery?	Dirty Donation?	Marriage to fulfill a mitzvah more important than for love?
Internet Infidelity?	Must I fix my relationship with my son?	What about TV? Should we refrain?
What is the view on illegal immigration in Israel?	Are there rules for placing a Ner Tamid?	Jewish woman wearing short shorts or bikinis?
Must we mourn the temple's destruction?	Can a single women use IVF?	What obligation to care for aging parents?
Ritual status of person whose job is to deal with the dead?	Whose conversions are accepted in Israel?	Do woman have the same obligations as men in prayer?
Can a Jew and non Jew be married synagogue?	What is the ideal way to give tzedakah, charity?	Bad situation vs a good situation?
Can a Jew be buried with a tattoo?	Is there a specific obligation to vote?	Are we obligated to give to the homeless?
Stand up for Israel	Are combat sports like boxing okay?	Sex in public?
Are we required to move to Israel?	What if it looks non-kosher?	Is recycling and saving the planet a mitzvah?
What is the Jewish view regarding abortion?	My Boss insists only 1 hour for lunch break.	Modesty and appearance for unmarried young adults?
What does Judaism say about naming a child?	No relations - Divorce?	Teaching children self esteem.
Is aguna a non-orthodox concern?	Dangerous Facebook post by teen.

Environment

I teach my kids that recycling and saving the planet is a mitzvah, but I don’t really have any sources to base that on. Can you help me?

Israel

Do we have an obligation to correct misleading media bias when it comes to news coverage of Israel? For example, during rounds of rocket fire from Gaza, the media makes it seem like Israel is the aggressor, when they are actually the ones defending themselves against rocket attacks?

Jewish Law

If a condo association requests a Jewish resident to remove their Mezuzah from the door frame. What takes precedence - following the law of the land (din de malchuta dina), or the mitzvah (obligation/commandment) in Jewish law to hang a mezuzah? Can regulations by property owners/managers be allowed to restrict Jewish religious expression?

Relationships

Is there a Jewish position on how long one should date before getting married and what attributes one should look for in a spouse/mate?

Spirituality

Is it normal or acceptable to be confused about the truth of God this day and age? Can one have doubts or be uncertain and still be a 'good Jew'?

Traditions

Why is sefirat haomer (the time of counting the omer - the period from the second night of Pesach/Passover to Shavuot/Feast of Weeks) considered a period of mourning?

Sexual Ethics

Can a woman initiate a Jewish divorce if a husband refuses sexual relations?

Women / Equality

Discussion about the status of women in Israel has been featured heavily in the news lately. What is the biblical and rabbinic view of the status of women in Jewish society? What do the various movements in Judaism say about this?

Tikkun Olam

What is the Jewish perspective on the illegal immigration crisis in Israel? The Torah commands us to care for the foreigners and immigrants among us?

Holocaust

Is there validity to the debate within small pockets of the Jewish world to fold Yom Hashoah into another remembrance day such as Tisha B'Av or the 10th of Tevet?

Education

I am frustrated with my son who is not motivated with learning Gemara. I try to be a good role model. He is a smart kid and does fine in his secular studies. I feel that he is starting to get turned off from Jewish studies. How far should I push?

Medical Ethics

What is the Jewish perspective on Stem Cell Research?

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