BINA Living: Ask the Rabbi
This month’s classes:
BINA Living
Starts 9:20AM
BINA Living
Starts 9:20AM
BINA Living
Starts 9:20AM
BINA Living
Starts 9:20AM
Respect a Father Like That?
Question: I know the Ten Commandments require us to respect our parents. But not all parents are respectable. My father has…
A thief's dignity
Rabbi Yaacov ChaitonA few years ago as a student studying in the Rabbinical College in Melbourne, I was asked to spend the festival of Purim…
DID YOU HEAR WHAT I SAID?
Rabbi Michoel GourarieEffective communication is central to human function and relationships. Jewish sources define the human being as “the speaker”…
What Are Women Hiding?
Question: Why does Judaism command women to keep their bodies covered? Is there something shameful or evil about a woman’s body?…
Did You Miss the Love Boat?
Question: I know I will get married one day. I just wonder why it is taking so long. I have friends who got engaged to the first person they ever dated…
A lesson for the seasons
Question: I have heard that the Torah compares man to a tree. What are some of the lessons that we can learn from this comparison?
I Just Lost My Wedding Ring!
Question:I always take off my wedding ring before I play basketball so I don’t jam my finger. Now, I can’t find it. We looked everywhere and…
Are Lefties Sinister?
Question: The word ‘sinister’ is Latin for ‘left-handed.’ Many ancient cultures saw left-handedness as a handicap…
Are Women Stronger Than Men?
Question: I have often heard it said that Judaism believes that women are more spiritual than men. This is supposed to explain why men
Sneeze, Schmeeze as long as you're healthy
Question: I have a question for you ….. it’s a little trivial but here goes anyway…. A non-Jewish colleague refuses to say…
IT'S THE CANDLE, NOT THE PLACE
I recently returned from a four week trip overseas where we celebrated various Simchas and enjoyed family time in different places…
Work is not Stress
Nowadays, pursuit of a completely stress free life is a very common goal. There are thousands of books and programs on relaxation…