The following story is a true story about diaper wipes. But is a story ever just about diaper wipes? Hopefully not. Here’s what happened: An old friend invited my family to spend a three day holiday at her house. That meant that she was hosting and feeding all six of us – in addition to [...]
“Mikvah: Splish Splash Is It a Jewish Bath?” Ep. 6, Season 2
August 7, 2012 By 8 Comments
What is a mikvah? Who goes to it and why?
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How Can I Support My Intermarried Cousin Even Though I Know She Made a Wrong Choice?
January 31, 2012 By 16 Comments
Dear Jew in the City, My cousin recently got married to an non-Jew. How can I support her even though I know she made a wrong choice?!!! Thanks, A Concerned Cousin
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I’m Becoming More Observant – Does it Ever Get Easier?
September 27, 2011 By 5 Comments
Dear Jew in the City, My cousin showed me your page when I started becoming interested in Orthodox Judaism. Since then (that was over 6 months ago) I started learning with someone, which is going great. I was just curious of a simple yet not so simple question. Is it always this difficult? (And I [...]
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How Do You Turn a Man Who Isn’t Ready for Commitment into One Who Is?
August 30, 2011 By 1 Comment
Dear Jew in the City, I know it’s important to date and marry a Jewish man, but I’m having a really hard time finding quality Jewish men in my hometown! Do I really have to move to LA, NY, or Israel to find my soul mate? Also, I’ve found a Jewish man I am in [...]
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Why Is Everyone Turning Against Me Now That I’m Becoming More (Jewishly) Observant?
April 7, 2011 By 13 Comments
Dear Jew in the City, I am 16 and have recently become more observant. I was born conservative, and through volunteering with the Special Needs program at my Chabad and eventually studying and becoming very close with my rebbetzin, I have come to love Judaism and decided to follow it more closely. The hardest part [...]
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I Just Called to Say I Love You: Why Orthodox Jews Pray Every Day
February 9, 2011 By 5 Comments
One afternoon, about six years ago, when I called my husband at work, his secretary informed me that he hadn’t arrived that day. My heart pounded as my fingers instinctively dialed the numbers to his cell phone. When it went straight to voicemail, I was certain my worst nightmare had come true.
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Help! I Can’t Find a Husband Because I’m too Religious for Some and Not Enough for Others
January 7, 2011 By 14 Comments
Dear Jew in the City, I am a somewhat observant Jew in a big city with a decent Jewish population, but I am having trouble finding my bashert. I am not Orthodox and while many of my friends and family members are, and I understand and respect living an Orthodox life, I know certain aspects [...]
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“Is Birth Control Kosher for Orthodox Jews?” Ep.2, Season 2
October 4, 2010 By 20 Comments
Why do Orthodox Jews have so many kids? Is birth control ever allowed? Watch this video to find out.
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How Can You Be an Orthodox Jew Considering Its Position on Homosexuality?
April 28, 2010 By 53 Comments
Dear Allison, My life used to be on a trajectory very similar to the one yours took. I was raised as a Conservative Jew and, as a teenager, was enchanted by the spiritual and intellectual depth of Orthodox Judaism. My would-be journey was abruptly cut short, though, when I realized that I was gay, and [...]
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