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What is the meaning of the story of demon doubles?
Every man and woman that is born has a demonic double also born in the world of hell ruled by Samael, the Evil One. The world of hell is in all respects identical to the world of humanity. If you were ...
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Is it possible to use free will to avoid getting married?
In the context of zivugim, it seems that it's not possible to marry someone who is not your zivug. See this answer for some sources, as well as this gemara in Moed Katan 18b for example.
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According to Halacha, are there rules for practicing celibacy, living a life as a monk or nun? Or is it simply prohibited? [duplicate]
Having children (or being "fruitful") is considered the first mitzvah and commandment, and is considered an "obligation" according to Halacha - but are there any rules for those ...
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What Biblical couple is the standard for happy and healthy marital relationships?
On Shabbos, we bless our kids with Brochos to grow like our forefathers/mothers. When my kid announced that he's getting married I exclaimed "may God put your marriage like..." and got stuck ...
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Is it possible to pray to Hashem for a specific person as your prospective spouse?
I understand in the first Amud of Masechet Sotah, an individual’s future [first] spouse is predestined. Is there a possibility of praying to Hashem, such that one may change the decree and designate a ...
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Purposes of Marriage in Judaism [duplicate]
Why do we get married according to Judaism? What is the point behind us working so hard to get married? Presumably it is not just to bear children!
I have heard of a concept of two halves coming ...
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What is the "good of marriage" in Jewish thought?
In Christian philosophy, many ancient philosophers such as Aquinas and Augustine speak about the "good of marriage." Marriage is "good", they argue, because it leads to offspring, chastity and ...
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Is perpetual virginity or remaining unmarried superior to marriage? [duplicate]
In Judaism, is perpetual virginity or remaining unmarried a higher state of life than marriage?
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Why would a Jewish woman marry through a religious ceremony, knowing she risks becoming an agunah for life?
Why would a Jewish woman marry through a religious ceremony, knowing she risks becoming an agunah for life? Her husband can go insane and remain alive for life. He can run away, dump her, etc.., ...
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Jewish (Lubavich) view on only halochik marriage (no government documentation)
Some one told me the chabad Rebbe was against marriage that was only halachakli (and not recognized by the government)
Is this true? Source?
What of the opinions of other rabbis on this matter? (...
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Is there a source for a man not addressing his wife by her first name?
I know a man who when addressing his wife calls her [for example] Mrs Doe as opposed to 'Jane' or 'Honey' [he does this when he is home too]. This person is very religious and what some might call '...
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Should lust for one's wife be curbed?
According to Judaism illicit relations are forbidden. I always thought that the way one can control his lustful desires is by marrying.
In the Garden of Peace, Rabbi Shalom Arush says that a man ...
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What is the role of a wife towards her husband according to Jewish thought?
What does the Torah, encompassing all of the Jewish works, say about the duties and responsibilities of a wife towards her husband? I would like some sources on the matter.
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What is the role of a husband in a marriage according to Jewish thought?
What does the Torah, encompassing all of the Jewish works, say about the duties and responsibilities of a husband? I would like some sources on the matter.
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Aside from the Mitzvah "to be fruitful and multiply" why else should a Jewish person want to get married?
What does the Torah say regarding the reasons that one should get married?
I am looking for sources such as "ein simcha beli isha" and other philosophical intrinsic reasons for finding a mate.
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