Question: I am a gentile, and I want to worship in a synagogue. I heard that only Reform Judaism teaches in English. That is important to me because I don't know Hebrew (yet). Should I ask permission before I attend? I don't want to offend anyone. I am now reading a Jewish Torah and commentary "Etz Hayim" and I LOVE it! That is why I want to worship with you! :) I want to know more and get closer to G-d. Thank you for your help Bless you.
It is hard for me to answer such a question and I need more details. Why do you want to worship in a synagogue? Is it because you want to convert? I would suggest that you meet the rabbi and introduce yourself. He will be able to direct you.
Best Regards,
Rabbi Ilan Acoca
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Question: My wife of 19.5 years gave a non-Jew oral sex. We are a frum Orthodox family. I am a kohen. I was wondering if her act renders her assur (forbidden) to me. Must I divorce her? What is the halachah and what Jewish values are at stake here?
I am sorry to read that. Your wife is not forbidden to you. The only time that a wife becomes forbidden to get husband is when there is intercourse as ruled by the Shulchan Aruch Even Haezer, chapter 20, Halacha 1. However, I would recommend her some concilling from a rabbi or a professional. Wishing you a Shana Tova filled with Shalom Bayit. Rabbi Ilan Acoca
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