Tithing of Money

Tithing of Money

Question: Is tithing of money (10 percent) still valid today? AskTheRabbi.org answered: Yes. Charity is a commandment that is incumbent on everyone and it teaches us the very important lesson that the money we control is actually funds that have been “entrusted” to us by God. One should not assume that if he works for…

Anger in the Bosom of Fools

Anger in the Bosom of Fools

Question: Hi, I would like to know where in the Torah it discusses the topic of anger. Thank you very much! AskTheRabbi.org answered: Anger is considered one of the most destructive traits. Yaakov Avinu (Jacob) strongly admonishes his children Shimon and Levi: “Accursed is their rage for it is intense, and their wrath for it…

Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy

Question: I was wondering about how Judaism views the issue of not speaking negatively about others when dealing with clinical therapy. Are there parameters governing what may and may not be said during therapy? For instance, what if I’m having trouble with my dad or my sister, and there are issues about them that I…