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Report to police a crime by a Jew?
Are we judged by G-d for our thoughts and fantasies?
Intermarriage ==> problems or possibilities?

Memorial for Danish Jews who perished during WW2
Agunah (chained woman) problem?
Is God a He? What gender do we use to reference God?

Jewish views on genetic selection for children?
How long is too long to date before engagement?
What roles can a non-Jew play in the Jewish community?

Is an adulterous spouse off-limits?
Stem Cell Research?
Halachic obligation for a Jew to move to Israel

Hiring or asking someone to say Kaddish for your relative?
How re-gain trust & be believed after lying?
Can beauty & charm be forces for good in Judaism?

Can Jews sing Gospel music?
What do I do with suspected stolen goods I bought?
What is the Jewish response to natural tragedy?

Does G-d trully create soul mates?
Is a medical test that mixes human and animal cells okay?
MUST a Jew have children?

Resonsibility for a neighbor going through hard times?
Are some Jewish people not suited to marriage?
How do I measure whether I'm living up to what God expects?

Grieving family after losing son to a drug overdose.
Baby Naming
Is one obliged to inform a seller of the value of an item?

Are there any parts of a kosher bird that are not kosher?
Is the State of Israel a central focus of the Judaism?
Should I write about Jewish law on a sex worker's blog?
 
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