There is no denying the recent uptick in anti-semitism in the past year. Are we at fault? What can we do about it, and is there any chance for it to change? This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Yossy Goldman (11)
From the Meron stampede to the Surfside building collapse, and of course COVID-19, how do we come to terms with the many tragedies that have happened lately? For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Yossy Goldman (11)
May one hide their Jewish identity and appearance if it may expose them to danger? For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Chaim Block (35)
It is said that all Jews are one soul, and that what one person does affects us all. But since I can’t control what most people do, why should I suffer because of the misdeeds of others? Is that fair? For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Yossy Goldman (11)
I want my son to complete his degree so that he'll have a good career and be able to support his family. However, he has recently started coming closer to Judaism and therefore wishes to enroll in Yeshiva immediately. What should we do? For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Chaim Block (35)
In Judaism, one is considered an adult and responsible for their actions at their Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Isn’t 12 or 13 years a little too young for someone to shoulder such an awesome responsibility? In America one can only vote at 18, and buy alcohol or a firearm at 21. For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Chaim Block (35)
Every Shabbat I must walk for an hour to and from synagogue. Is that what the Torah means by "day of rest"? For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Chaim Block (35)
On Yom Kippur, instead of focusing on the prayers and Rabbi's sermon while I'm in synagogue all day, all I can do is think about my grumbling stomach and what I will be breaking my fast on. Is that how the holiest day of the year is meant to be? For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Yossy Goldman (11)
This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Yossy Goldman (11)
Rabbi Yossy Goldman (11)
We've all heard of the Kabbalah Center- of their overpriced products claiming to be "holy" and of Madonna's extensive involvement in the Center
Rabbi Yossy Goldman (11)