When are Bride and Groom Married?
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When a wedding takes place, what stage of the wedding makes the bride and groom officially a halachically married couple?
What is a Vort?
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Hi Rabbi, what is a "vort" mean in the contest of engagement to get married? Thanks.
Conversion Status
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My mother was born Jewish, but, converted to Christianity. According to Conservative law, am I Jewish?
Prayer for “Zivug Hagun”
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Shalom aleichem Rabbi Lauffer. I once heard this prayer for a shidduch but I don't remember the exact wording. I believe it begins, "Ploni ben Plonis," and then something like "something v'hagun." Can the Rabbi tell me the correct wording of this prayer? Thanks a lot.
United We Stand
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Hi Rabbi, does Judaism have a “secret recipe” for making a nation more united? It hurts me to see so much division in our society today. Thanks in advance.
What is a shiksa?
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UN Ambassador Nikki Haley recently told a joke at a charity event about the president referring to her a shiksa? What language is this word and what does it mean?
What is the Purpose of “Shomer Negia”?
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What is the purpose of being Shomer Negia during dating? Thanks
Break-Dancing Etiquette
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If men are breakdancing on a train and play loud music while doing it, and one of them come around giving people a hand punch during the “show” and he comes to you should you punch his hand or avoid it and may come off as rude. Do to shomer negiah and that your also dressed as a jew so how you behave in public sets an example
Interrupting a Person
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Where is it taught not to interrupt another person who is speaking?
Intermarriage Dilemma
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A relative is planning to intermarry. How should I relate to them? Stay away from them or be close with them? Thank you Rabbi.