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Various ways to manage a real estate business as a Shabbos observant Jew
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Halachic Authority
39 published letters loaded from this topic.
Mr.
Organ transplants - consult leading Rabbis in Eretz Yisroel
Mrs. . . .
Rabbis merely convey the word of G-d; how to cope with all Torah's restrictions; the blessing of children is connected with the adherence to Family Purity
Mrs. . . .
Sefirah lesson for women; the role of Jewish women in the community
Mr. . . .
Public matters should be dealt with locally
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Increasing in Torah and Mitzvos widens the channels for G-d's blessings; discuss with an Orthodox Rabbi where you can be of help
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Dr. . . .
Special caution should be taken to ensure that Jewish Meditation should not have a smack of Avodah Zarah; a Rav that exclusively studied Torah
Mrs. . . .
Speak to a Rav and doctor-friend whether to be guided by a certain medical opinion
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Mrs. . . .
Husband and wife striving to better religious observance; talk things with a rabbi who may in turn talk with a physician
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Mr. . . .
Blessing for Torah learning; consult a confident, learned, and experienced rabbi
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Miss . . .
G-d provides the capacities to fulfill His Will; for particulars speak to a rabbi
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Contact an orthodox rabbi whom you can discuss this matter personally and at length
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Miss . . .
Man as the purpose of creation; self-judgment during prayer; controlling vs. eradicating evil; Torah is an eternal guide for Jews; rabbis can help the uneducated
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A dispute among Jews must be brought before a Halachic authority
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Whether it is desirable to give charity to non-Jewish causes; comprehension cannot be a prerequisite for fulfilling the Mitzvoth
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Dr. . . .
Resolving conflict through a third party
Mr. . .
Tzedakah to gentiles; The impossibility of understanding G-d
Prof.
Why there is no Rabbinic ban against smoking
Mr.
Why the Rabbonim don't ban smoking.
Dr. Eliezer Herman
Not to do radical treatment if its unnecessary; when dealing with medical factors, one must always consult with a Rov; the Jewish people are preserved by Torah and Mitzvos.
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The Honorable
The Rebbe's non-partisan approach to conflict. Advice how to resolve conflicts.
Mr. . . .
A Jew always has the ability to do G-d's will; obedience to G-d's command is no less than a soldier's to his command
Mr. . . .
Marriage of a Baales Teshuva with previous intimate relationships
Miss . . .
The value of halachic authority; arrange decisions beforehand to implement a peaceful marriage
Miss
Keeping Shulchan Aruch brings blessings; Hashem obviously told us the way - and gave us the ability - to live in this world
Mr.
Preservations of a local community is vital, but needs to be implemented locally
Mrs. . . .
Better inquire an Orthodox Rav; tying tubes means permanent sterility
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Torah illuminates man's path in life; the need to consult a Rabbi; trusting in G-d develops a sense of security; the animal soul can be overcome through the Divine soul
Mrs. Esther Leah Klyne
The significance of Elul; consult a Rav
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Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin
Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin: Mortgage with problematic interest taken from a Jewish firm
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Mr. Zalmon Jaffe
Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Daughter's engagement; the question of Kosher catering for functions associated with the Reform movement
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Mr. Chayim Yaakov Lipschitz
Mr. Chayim Yaakov Lipschitz: Conclusion of disagreement regarding Jerusalem sculpture garden; weakness of carbon dating as a scientific method
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Opposition to Lubavitch is best navigated by displaying increase in Yiddishkeit and avoiding debate; the Lubavitch - Ger connection; presumptuous and inaccurate halachic ruling
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Professor C. Domb1
Professer C. Domb: Urgent need to publish work on Religion and Science; annual dating is unequivocally a count from creation; fallacy of the "evolutionary cosmology" theory; light and chronology prior to creation of the sun; the apologetic stance of many in regards to Torah and Science
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Imperative to conduct wedding according to Halacha, due to the life-long effect; finding peaceful solutions to conflict through consulting a Rov; "Ten Days of Repentance" are an auspicious time for good resolutions
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Halachic guidance for a patient in a compromised position who wishes to lay teffilin
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Children Making full use of Lag B'Omer; One cannot come to conclusions in halachic matters without consulting a rov; not making misleading assumptions from the Rebbe’s letter
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Mr. Menachem Dov Chaim Salek
Local Rov should be consulted regarding pros and cons of going to a Yeshiva; planning youth activities in connection with Lag-B'Omer
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Miss Chaya Golda Hamm
Miss Chaya Golda Hamm: Mitzvah activities must not conflict with the mitzvah of guarding one's health; Seclusion is not the way; Religious observance must be conducted in a pleasant and peaceful manner
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