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Mean to a sibling? How do I know when I am?

Stem Cell Research?

Mourners & Well-wishing during holidays in Judaism ?

Who can follow a Mitzvah?

Does the Talmud carry the same authority as the Torah?

Resonsibility for a neighbor going through hard times?

14, Jewish, & Gay - now what?

What do I do with suspected stolen goods I bought?

Hiring or asking someone to say Kaddish for your relative?

What roles can a non-Jew play in the Jewish community?

Can Jews sing Gospel music?

Can Israel be both a democracy and a Jewish state?

Grieving family after losing son to a drug overdose.

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Are we judged by G-d for our thoughts and fantasies?

Jewish view on testing using healthy persons?

Sexual roles: is female domination okay?

Does G-d trully create soul mates?

What is the Jewish response to natural tragedy?

Origin of the Hebrew word 'yibum'?

Should a Rabbi engage in political speech from the bima?

Baby Naming

How come dairy (taken from animals) can't touch meats?

Obligation to Exercise?

What does Judaism say about intermarriage?

Government limits?

How re-gain trust & be believed after lying?

What is the Jewish view on organ transplants?

Is Organ or Tissue Donation Okay for Jews?
 
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