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Dear Rabbi, I’ve read different things about the importance of beauty according to Judaism. It seems that some say it is not important and only one’s inner self has meaning. Others say that physical beauty is also important. Would you please clarify what, if any, importance does Judaism attach to physical beauty? Thanks!

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my husband belongs to a club that is co-ed. He hugs other women, goes out to coffee [ in groups but recently with just two women]. He just received a gift from a women....an article of clothing. I have voiced my disapproval. When I asked him to refrain from wearing this gift in my presence he lost his temper......yelling and using fowl language. He then accused me of trying to control him and stormed out the door. I don't think I did or said anything out of line. He is married and should not be cavorting with the opposite sex.....sparsely dressed women. I dont know what to do. I do not have a rabbi....or a community. Any wisdom will be welcome and appreciated. Thank you  

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I noticed a difference in weekday Modim and the Modim for Shabbat. In the weekday Modim it says - hey, mem, reish, chet, memsofit. In the Shabbat one, there is a vav added to the beginning. Do you happen to know why the difference? It essentially adds "and" but I do not know why (apologies, the keyboard I am using does not have Hebrew on it).

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Dear Rabbi, My friend has six lovely children. I’m not jealous but shouldn’t we be concerned about overpopulation? What about depletion of the natural resources of “Mother Earth”? Your thoughts please,Rabbi? Thank you.  

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Can I pray at any time or is bathing from the river is obligatory before doing this?