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Jewish Q&A - AskMoses.com

What is the Jewish view on Thanksgiving?
Question: I am wondering what is the approach of Judaism to the observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Is it observed or recognized; if yes why, if no why?
Understanding Mumbai
Rabbi Shlomo: Welcome. I'll be with you in a moment...what's on your mind?
What is the Jewish view on evil?
Rabbi Eliezer G: Welcome to the Rabbi's one on one chat room, how can I help you today?
Why do people give money gifts on Chanukah?
Do you really need an excuse to give gifts! Well for those of you who are too frugal to give gifts for no good reason whatsoever... here goes:
Going to school on Yom Kippur?
Rabbi Shlomo: Welcome. I'll be with you in a moment...what's on your mind?
Why be religious?
Question: Why be religious? I mean, people go to Israel and depend on this trip to make them religious. But then what happens when they ask themselves, "Why be religous"? What do I answer?
Why is Judaism so difficult?
Rabbi Shlomo: Welcome. I'll be with you in a moment...what's on your mind?
Why does G-d allow the innocent and good to suffer?
Hurt: why do you think that G-d allows the innocent and good to suffer?
How can someone be a 'good Jew'?
Rabbi Schochet: I hope you are having a GREAT day today:) . . How can I make it even better?
I'm disabled and suffer extreme pain in my mind and body. Has G-d forsaken me?
Question: Rabbie has G-d forsaken me ime disabled and suffer with exterme pain in my mind and body i have no peace in my life is there anything you might suggest

Chabad Int´l News - Lubavitch.com

Rohr JLI Launches Russian Chapter 25 Jan 2012 | 9:17 am
With the launch of the first Russian language Rohr Jewish Learning Institute course February 6, Jews in formerly communist countries will join the ranks of their brethren everywhere else as they participate in a richer Jewish life experience with the benefit of advanced learning opportunities.
Rabbi Mordechai Meir Bryski, Chasidic Educator and Community Activist, 88 24 Jan 2012 | 3:12 pm
Rabbi Mordechai Meir Bryski, a long-time educator and Brooklyn community activist passed away on January 8, 2012. He was 88.
Space to Grow for Krivoy Rog Children 23 Jan 2012 | 9:46 am
The Big Bang or The Big Bust? Calculating the Age of the Universe 19 Jan 2012 | 3:07 pm
Darwin scandalized the world when he published On the Origin of Species. Have we reached the perfection of our understanding of life, or has our perception since evolved? An intelligent argument for intelligent design, exploring some of the dramatic flaws in Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, and compelling evidence indicating a creator. This class was given at the National Jewish Retreat - a yearly event hosted by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute. The Retreat is a five day learning and discovery experience with world-class Torah lecturers which offers the opportunity to relax, reflect and refresh one’s spirit in a luxurious setting. For more information about the National Jewish Retreat and to register for this year’s Retreat, check out JRetreat.com
Jewish Community of Zaporozhye Celebrates Return of Community Synagogue 19 Jan 2012 | 2:11 pm
The Jewish community of Zaporozhye, Ukraine, celebrated a milestone in the city’s Jewish renaissance with the dedication January 12 of a central synagogue and community center,

Weekly Magazine - Chabad.org

G-d Gives Us the Calendar...: Parshah Power (video) By Mendel Kaplan
G‑d gives the Jewish people their first mitzvah: “sanctifying the month”—to establish the calendar based on the lunar cycle.
...the Passover Sacrifice...: When You Feel Powerless By Chana Weisberg
The catalyst for any awakening is action. Transformation begins as soon as we are ready to take the first step in the right direction.
Tackling Issues Head On: What Are the Dead Sea Scrolls? By Yossi Krausz
A candid discussion with Professor Lawrence Schiffman about the Qumran scrolls.
...the Passover Sacrifice...: Lamb or Kid? By Malkie Janowski
Was the Passover offering that we used to eat a lamb or a kid goat?
Tackling Issues Head On: Does the Theory of Evolution Jibe with Judaism? By Tzvi Freeman
I always get conflicting answers regarding the theory of evolution and Judaism. Could you clarify?
Seeing Another's Perspective: The Big Screen By Sara Esther Crispe
I tried, like always, to make eye contact with those in front of me. The problem, however, was that there was not a single person looking at me.
Tackling Issues Head On: Why Spend a Semester in Yeshiva? By Tzvi Freeman
It’s not clear to me what this yeshiva place is all about, and definitely not clear why I should take off in the middle of my studies to go there.
Seeing Another's Perspective: My Wife's 78 Outfits By Aron Moss
"But I have nothing to wear," she says... and she has 78 outfits hanging in the wardrobe right in front of her!
...and the Mitzvah of Tefillin: Wrapping the Mind and Heart By Tzvi Freeman
An enigma among human rituals: Black leather boxes containing parchment scrolls inscribed in meticulous accordance with the criteria of an ageless scribal art. Not to be read, but to be worn . . .
Rising to the Challenges of Life: Living with ALS Disease By Reuvena Leah Grodnitzky
In addition to his laptop, Rosen’s body language, facial expressions, personality, emotions help him convey messages.

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