Dear Rabbi Fried, From newscasts I have seen it would seem that Orthodox Jews, who value the preciousness of life above the Shabbat or any other value, are not adhering…
Dear Rabbi Fried,We have had much debate in class at religious school if we, as Jews, believe in reincarnation. Many kids felt this is a belief of people from India…
Dear Rabbi,I feel I’ve gained more from this High Holiday season than previous years, probably because I’ve been taking classes this year and have learned a lot about the holidays…
Dear Rabbi Fried,Could you please explain what is accomplished by sitting and eating in a sukkah? We understand it is a mitzvah to do so and the kids love it,…
Dear Rabbi, What is the literal meaning of “Yom Kippur”? Somehow, the name “Day of Atonement” never connected with me; is that correct or is there some other meaning? Thanks,…
By Rabbi Fried Yerachmiel Fried Dear Rabbi, Our kids came home from religious school this past Sunday with the traditional apples and honey for Rosh Hashanah. This is obviously a…
Dear Rabbi Fried,I am 80 years old, and, as long as I can remember, I have never missed a Rosh Hashanah service in synagogue. This year my wife, bless her…
Dear Rabbi Fried,I recently heard a lecture where the speaker mentioned in passing the importance of the Jewish month of Elul. Although many listeners nodded in understanding, I was not…
Dear Readers,Since many are still going through challenging times with COVID-19 isolation, I wanted to share with you some beautiful, inspirational thoughts expressed by my wife, Rebbetzin Marcy, to a…
Dear Rabbi,I recently received a mailing from a major local Jewish organization that spoke about the “mitzvah of tikkun olam” which is manifest in performing acts of social justice. In…