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I wanted to know why we respect our elders. One reason I heard is because they’re closer to Sinai, but why does that merit respect?

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The greater the person, the greater yetzer hara. A man becomes great spiritually through challenges of yetzer hara. So, great Jewish sages have a bigger yetzer hara. How can I make my yetzer hara greater, while not being a sinner?

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If the Jewish new year is in September 12 months already passed? and before then are we the world and catholics now too behind and because we changed new year behind in months and days , too ? bcus If already next year and I think that's all main like and question and now . and we have extra days too and so would like to see months with right days less

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Hi Rabbi, A friend showed me a verse in the Torah that says: “All God asks is that you do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God.” I am not Orthodox but am trying to learn about my Judaism and want to understand what would make me a good Jew. Is it really enough to “do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God” to be a good Jew? Thanks!

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Hi Rabbi, I read that there are 36 righteous people in every generation whose identities are hidden from the world. My question is: Why do they stay hidden? Shouldn't they be in the thick of society as renowned Torah leaders? I wonder if it’s possible that I might be one of these 36?! Thanks for this terrific Ask the Rabbi service which Gateways provides!  

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Shalom aleichem Rabbi Lauffer. Thank you for answering my last question. Poskim in the past have ruled that it is a mitzvah to vote. Would this still hold true in countries like America, where the elections are rigged and one’s vote doesn’t count, chas v’shalom? Thanks.

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Dear rabbi, I am afraid of the current situation of the world because successful eradication of coronavirus is still in a stagnant position. I know the human brain has no power to know what is the next plan of Hashem. But God always punishes many wicked people on earth when He gets too angry. Has the time already come or do we still have enough time to survive? What does the Torah and works of kabbalah say about it? Please reply, rabbi, because I am worried and I don't know what will happen to me.