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Hi Rabbi, why did God command for Adam and Eve to not eat from the tree of knowledge — since He knew in advance that they would not obey? Thanks.

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Why did G-d put the tree of knowledge in the garden knowing that man would disobey?

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When Mashiach arrives, will he erase the history of Edom? [i.e. ancient Rome] I cannot see how his reign on the earth would be attached with the history of the wicked.

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Can you give some tips how I can work on my self-confidence? Are there Jewish sources that address this issue? Thank you very much.

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Dear Rabbi, I seek clarification with regards to the roles men and woman play in the position of teacher or if you will, preaching the law of Moses and or the Old Testament. I notice throughout the holy writings men were the prominent teachers in the synagogue and in public discourse. Examples: Levitical Priesthood, authors (chosen of G-d), prophets (Debora being the exception) kings were all males. In the Old Testament God used women as judges and prophets. (See Judges 4:4; II Kings 22:14; Isaiah 8:3.) Could you explain as I believe thus far, it was men who should propagate the word. In rare cases women were called of G-d as the exception, not the rule. Thank you in advance for your thoughtful reply and effort. JD Lightner

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I’m at an early stage of considering becoming observant in Jewish lifestyle and practices, but something is on my mind that I think holds me back. If I go ahead and follow Jewish Orthodoxy, will I be looked down upon as a “second class citizen” by others who were born observant? Maybe this shouldn’t bother me, but it does. Thanks.

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Dear Rabbi, I have two close friends who recently got into a fight over what I consider a very insignificant matter. It hurts me to see them so angry at each other and I would love to see them make peace. Thanks for any advice!

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Hi Rabbi, is it a sin to be "too nosy"? If so, what’s the sin’s name? I have a bad habit of being nosy. I think that if I could give my nosiness the name of some sin, I could hopefully stop it. Thanks!

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Hi Rabbi, what does Judaism teach about protesting injustices in the world, such as racism, lack of religious freedoms and anti-Semitism? Thanks