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Ask the Rabbi Jewish Philosophy Judaism 101 Mitzvot

Why Did God Create Depression?

Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz Since Hashem (God) created everything for a purpose, why did He create depression? What good can possibly come out of one who is […]

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Little boy, sick in bed
Ask the Rabbi Jewish Faith Jewish Philosophy Judaism 101

The Purpose of Sickness

Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz Why does God send me a headache if I can easily remedy the situation, by simply taking two tablets of Tylenol? If He […]

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Make the most of your money
Jewish Philosophy Judaism 101 Mitzvot Purim Shabbat and Holidays Shemot Weekly Torah Portion

Parshat Terumah: Make the Most of Your Money

Take a Contribution or Give a Contribution? In the beginning of this week’s Torah reading, the Almighty gives the order to initiate a fundraising campaign to finance the Mishkan (Tabernacle). […]

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Anti-Semitism Ask the Rabbi Jewish Philosophy Jews & Non-Jews Judaism 101 Mitzvot Purim Shabbat and Holidays

Why would Haman Merit Jewish Descendants?

Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz The Gemara (Sanhedrin 96b) tells us that Haman’s descendants converted to Judaism and became great Torah scholars. Why would the evil Haman, who […]

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Whether in Darkness, whether in light
Jewish Philosophy Prayers Purim Shabbat and Holidays

Whether in Darkness, Whether in Light

My God, Why have You Forsaken Me?! When Esther approached the inner chambers to stand before Achashveirosh, it was after three days of fasting and prayer. The chachamim (Torah sages) […]

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Memorial Candles
Ask the Rabbi Jewish Faith Jewish Philosophy Judaism 101

The Jewish Perspective on Death

Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz How does a Jew deal with death? Is it right to feel pain and hurt? Rabbi Chaim Mintz responds: The Greatest Pleasure Because […]

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Ask the Rabbi Jewish Faith Jewish Philosophy Judaism 101

Life Insurance

Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz I was planning on buying life insurance to ensure my family is taken care of in case something happens to me. Then my […]

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Anti-Semitism Ask the Rabbi Current Events Current Events & News Jewish Faith Jewish Philosophy Judaism 101 Prayers

How do we Cope with the Bibas Family Tragedy?

Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz We learn that everything Hashem does is for the best, and also that He can make miracles happen. We, the entire Jewish nation, […]

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I was wrong
Jewish Philosophy Judaism 101 Mitzvot Shemot Weekly Torah Portion

Parshat Mishpatim: I Was Wrong

Equal Opportunity In this week’s Torah reading, Parshat Mishpatim, the Torah warns a judge to reject false claims. It would be superfluous to say that one cannot accept outright false […]

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Suffering Man on a Park Bench
Ask the Rabbi Jewish Faith Jewish Philosophy Judaism 101

Why Bad Things Happen to Good People

Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz I have been teaching someone how Hashem (God) showers blessings on those who keep His Torah. He challenged me, pointing to the fact […]

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Thursday Thought: Parshat Shelach – Place Your Trust in God!

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