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Pebbles from heaven
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Pebbles from heaven

Dear Tzviling, Thank you for your column. I have a question regarding wealth. I grew up in a home of modest means. I was always taught that wealth can be …

Yisroel & Shloime Engel
Avoiding the wedding ‘plotz’
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Avoiding the wedding ‘plotz’

Dear Tzviling, First, the good news. Mazel Tov! My daughter is engaged to be married. And now, the “bad” news. I’m going meshhuga! [I’m a nervous wreck!] The chasunah [wedding] …

Yisroel & Shloime Engel
How to meet Elijah the Prophet
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How to meet Elijah the Prophet

Dear Tzviling, I have read many stories of Elijah the Prophet. I was told that great people actually had the privilege to see him. Tell me, how can I have …

Yisroel & Shloime Engel
Time travelling
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Time travelling

Dear Tzviling, What do you think would be better — to go back in time or to see the future? Andy Hampstead, Canada Dear Andy, To quote a favorite saying …

Yisroel & Shloime Engel
Mathematics vs. nachas
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Mathematics vs. nachas

Dear Tzviling, My daughter wants to get married and is getting a lot of offers of fine young men. Many friends have told me to make sure to check out …

Yisroel & Shloime Engel
What’s the difference?
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What’s the difference?

Dear Tzviling, I really enjoyed your column discussing the body and soul, but I am still disturbed. As a mechanic, I work on car engines, open their hearts, remove the …

Yisroel & Shloime Engel
MATZA: Mental Anguish TZviling Alert
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MATZA: Mental Anguish TZviling Alert

PASSOVER EDITION SECTION C PAGE 11 Dear Tzviling, Help! Passover is around the corner and I don’t know where to begin. I know I have to get rid of every …

Yisroel & Shloime Engel
Heavenly, and then some
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Heavenly, and then some

Dear Tzviling, Why is it customary — for Rosh Hashanah — to make round challos and shape them like a spiraling ladder? Melanie (Denver)

Yisroel & Shloime Engel
Meat on Shavuos?
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Meat on Shavuos?

Dear Tzviling, Why do many people eat dairy on the holiday of Shavuos? Is it okay to eat meat on Shavuos? Molly (sent by e-mail)

Yisroel & Shloime Engel
Would you put sugar in your gas tank?
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Would you put sugar in your gas tank?

Dear Tzviling, I enjoy your articles, especially the ones about Jewish practice. I am hoping you can help me. My wife wants to keep a kosher home. That’s fine with …

Yisroel & Shloime Engel
A fleishig menorah?
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A fleishig menorah?

Dear Tzviling, I have a question for you. Why do we play dreidel on Chanukah. It’s a fun game, but does it have any siginificance? Mindy (by e-mail)

Yisroel & Shloime Engel
Seeing the world
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Seeing the world

Dear Tzviling, I really enjoy your column. I look forward to meeting you at this year’s GA. Perhaps you can help me with the following dilemma. I am not as …

Yisroel & Shloime Engel