What is the difference between the Urim & Tumim and the Ouija board?

by Rebbetzin Chana Bracha | Ask the Rebbetzin

Ask the Rebbetzin – Parasha V’Zot Ha’BrachaPrintable VersionDear Rebbetzin Chana Bracha,I’m wondering if you could shed light on the breastplate of the High Priest. I heard that it had different precious stones with letters on it that would light up in response...

How can you Justify Living in Occupied Palestinian Territory?

by Rebbetzin Chana Bracha | Ask the Rebbetzin

Ask the Rebbetzin – Parasha Ha’azinuPrintable VersionDear Rebbetzin Chana Bracha,Although I connect with your Torah and spiritual views from a woman’s perspective, I cannot condone that you live on Palestinian occupied territory on the West Bank. What gives you...

How can I Make Up for having Spoken Lashon Hara (Evil speech)?

by Rebbetzin Chana Bracha | Ask the Rebbetzin

Ask the Rebbetzin – Parasha Nitzavim-Va’yelechehPrintable VersionDear Rebbetzin Chana Bracha,I live out of town in a very small Jewish community, and they don’t offer many Torah classes for women. I always look forward receiving your weekly writing, which is my...

Which Kind of Fertility Treatment is Permitted in the Torah?

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Ask the Rebbetzin – Parasha Ki TavoPrintable VersionDear Rebbetzin Chana Bracha,I am a convert and married late in life, when I was 47. I’m very happy with my husband who also was never married beforehand. Since none of us have any children, we both really want...

How Can the Torah Issue the Death Penalty?

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Ask the Rebbetzin – Parasha ShoftimPrintable VersionDear Rebbetzin Chana Bracha,I can’t believe the backward and barbaric punishments described in the Torah. I understand certain behaviors are prohibited, such as murder, theft, adultery and idol-worship. But,...

I Need Deep Torah about the Mitzvah of Making a Fence!

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Ask the Rebbetzin – Parasha Ki TetzePrintable VersionDear Rebbetzin Chana Bracha,I’m so excited!!! We have made Aliyah and have just completed building our true home in Ma’aleh Adumim. We are planning a huge Chanukat HaBayit (More than a house warming party),...