Dear Rabbi, I really enjoy hearing your podcast. We recently lost our dog of almost 14 years of age. It was hard on my entire family and me. We are all still grieving the loss of our dog. What is the Jewish perspective of dogs with regards to if they go to heaven after they...
Does that mean I don’t have a covenant? Is it possible for a single and/or divorced woman [who identifies as Gentile] to enter into a covenant relationship with God, and if so, how? Due to the female anatomy, I can not be circumcised. This is something I’ve wondered about for years. Is there a verse...
Dear Rabbi Daniel and Susan Lapin, I have been listening to your podcasts and YouTube teachings the past 3-4 weeks. I think I was searching for biblical teachings on finance and YouTube search results led me to you. I gained more than I was expecting, teachings not only on finance but life, and most importantly...
Is there a difference between grieving and mourning? I would think it would be two separate words in Hebrew. Can you tell us the difference if any? Thanks, Susan D. Dear Susan, Before we could look at the Hebrew, we wanted to see what the English words meant. Our trusty thesaurus suggested that, for the...
Is it ok to say that? Dear Rabbi, I highly appreciate all your teachings, I am a happy warrior from El Salvador in Central America. I work for a company in which the culture is based on a positive mentality. The owner tells us to practice mental training every day, which he defines it like,...
I know that words matter and had a question about Genesis 22:1 and 22:11. In verse 1, Abraham answers, “Here I am,” and in verse 22 “Here am I.” Any significance to this difference? Thank you for all that you do and have a great rest of the day. Matt D. Dear Matt, Thank you...
Dear Rabbi Lapin and Susan, While still in college and near his 20th birthday, my son announced his decision to start hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to help him look more like how he feels inside, a woman. He says he’s felt this way since early in high school, and he told us he’d already legally...
I’d like to begin by thanking you both for your wonderful teachings, which have been critical to my understanding and progress toward my 5Fs. Although all 5Fs are important, I recognize the significance of family and the critical role it plays not only in our individual lives but also in society. However, I was curious...
I want to know it all! Thank you for all the work you do in helping us folks understand God’s word. I would like some help in understanding the whole of the Old Testament and would be most interested in a book or course from you, Rabbi Lapin, that does that. However, I’m confused by...
I’m going to start a new job next week. They are going to pay me more than the previous company. They are going to teach me some new skills also. But, I’ve found another offer where they offer over 25% more than the new company and they require skills I already have. Should I even...
