Can Israel be both a democracy and a Jewish state?
14, Jewish, & Gay - now what?
Is God a He? What gender do we use to reference God?

What do I do with suspected stolen goods I bought?
Government limits?
Can beauty & charm be forces for good in Judaism?

Can we benefit from past atrocities and war crimes?
For inclusion purposes & Israeli citizenship, who is a Jew?
Does the Talmud carry the same authority as the Torah?

How re-gain trust & be believed after lying?
Kosher options on the road?
Parent's right to try to persuade?

What roles can a non-Jew play in the Jewish community?
Halachic obligation for a Jew to move to Israel
Can adulterers marry after proper divorce?

Stem Cell Research?
Are some Jewish people not suited to marriage?
Baby Naming

Should I write about Jewish law on a sex worker's blog?
Jewish view: Covenant Law leads to Good and Evil?
Are we judged by G-d for our thoughts and fantasies?

Agunah (chained woman) problem?
Can you say Kaddish for someone not buried?
Report to police a crime by a Jew?

How come dairy (taken from animals) can't touch meats?
Use/Abuse Homeless Guests in Synagogue for Publicity?
Are there any parts of a kosher bird that are not kosher?

Resonsibility for a neighbor going through hard times?
What is the Jewish position on an afterlife?
Is the State of Israel a central focus of the Judaism?
 
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