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Blessing for son; family members can have an indirect effect on each other
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Blessing for son; family members can have an indirect effect on each other
The challenge of being a Baal Teshuva: Young people today gravitate away from compromised religion and economic pursuit, they are searching for meaning; transition to a new way of life is difficult but ultimately brings happiness, parents will eventually be happy for their children as well
Preventing a child from the tragedy of an intermarriage; effect of parent's spiritual life on their children; analogy from the human body and medicine
Moving to a more religious environment with family's approval; questions of faith are part of G-d's design; scrupulously giving Maaser
How to effectively influence your children; a benefit to one family member is a benefit to all
Don't give up preventing brother's intermarriage; strengthening observance will have an effect on him
A family is one entity; a benefit in one family member spiritually is a benefit to all
The developmental and fortifying benefit of dedicating a year to exclusive Torah study
The Jewish family is one organism; living in compliance with G-d’s Will is beneficial for the whole family
Influence through friends as opposed to family
Marriage is not a mathematical formula; ascertain the primary factors and everything else will fall into place; writings must appeal to the emotions and the intellect; once married and settled you can have influence on brother
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The power of even small efforts; influencing others
Be certain to send a Jewish child to a Jewish school, with emphasis on action
How to influence one's spouse in religious matters; Yud Beis Tammuz lesson
Torah and Mitzvos bring additional blessing; husbands unfavorable attitude towards religion
Congratulations on the Shidduch; summer plans
Influence on a family member; learning to become a teacher in Jewish studies
Taking inspiration from 12 Tammuz to influence other Jews, bringing them closer to Torah; how to best influence family members
Enjoying Nachas from son; not despairing from daughter who underwent tragic circumstances
Inspiring a reluctant spouse toward religious observance without causing resentment; correlation of material and spiritual life; moving to a more suitable community
When to publicize pregnancy; Tzedoko during pregnancy; encourage family to live as Orthodox Jews
Mr. Chaim Jacobs: Improvement in family's observance through showing an example with affection and respect; The days of Tishrei have a lasting influence throughout the year
Mr. Pinchas Joseph Saffran: Yeshiva high school offers stronger academics and a healthier environment than public school; How to obtaining father's consent to switch without causing distress; The resolution to lead a Jewish life must be certain, it is only a question of how.
A Yeshiva student's depression due to dissatisfactory spiritual growth; depressing thoughts as a weapon of the Yetzer Hora; dealing with reactions to growing a beard; eyesight issue; advise another in study only when solicited; influencing a sister; rectifying a transgression
Friction between fiancé and mother-in-law over wedding with mixed dancing; Groom should not be forced to forgo his religious principles; The eternal foundation of marriage matters more than temporary social concerns; Practical solution
Master Aaron V. Cousin: Guidance for one's daily life is attained through study; practice precedes knowledge