BINA Living: Rabbi Michoel Gourarie

Question: The “binding of Isaac” – when Abraham demonstrated utmost dedication to G-d by being willing to sacrifice his own son at G-d’s request…

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Question: In today’s world most parents send their children to school to be educated by others. Does the home have an educational role in today’s day and age?

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Question: I understand that proper concentration and intent is critical to prayer. Is there then any reason to go to shul if I am really not in…

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Question: As a nation, we’ve been through quite a bit. So many have persecuted us and have sought our annihilation – the ancient Egyptians…

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Question: My partner says I should spend more time chilling out, relaxing, and just…

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Question: I thought I heard on the news this morning that 5 Jews in Bondi were attacked by youths shouting antisemitic insults. I hope it is wrong. I wonder what…

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Question: My wife has no sense of humour. She says I make fun of her in public (and she’s always happy to tell me just how bad I…

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Question: It seems that my family are the modern day wandering Jews. We have moved from city to city 5 times in the last 7 years. We like where we are now…

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Question: I need help with my in-laws again. They want to know what name we are giving our baby (born yesterday). I told them you are not…

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Question: Why on earth do we still keep two days of Yomtov outside of Israel? I know the history: in ancient times people didn’t have calendars

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Question: I think I have the post Yom Kippur blues. Every year I get all inspired by the fast, and am sure that I will be more committed to…

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Question: (from Batya age 8) Why do we wear tennis shoes or crocs on Yom Kippur? It used to be a luxury to wear leather shoes in the olden days…

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