Dear Rabbi: My grandafather passed away this passed Wed.Theservices were done on Friday. The funeral home gave my father and aunt 2 seven day candles to light during shivah. My question is can my sister and I also light the seven day candles and keep them in our home, or you only light the candles when your parents pass away. I went and purchased the 7 day candles and lit them on Friday. I just want to make sure that this is the correct thing to do Thank You

I am a single 43 year-old Conservative Jewish man who has never been married. I work as a college professor. I would like to meet a nice young woman to marry and start a family, but have had no luck. I have tried personal ads, dating services, speed dating, the internet, and even tried a professional matchmaker, all to no avail. I find the Jewish women of New York to be extremely picky. I am not rich, nor do I have movie star looks, but I am a good man who would make a good husband and father. Lately, I have considered pursing non-Jewish women, who seem much more willing to give me a chance. My question is: Is it better for a Jewish man to remain single than to marry a girl who isn't Jewish?

I am a single 43 year-old Conservative Jewish man who has never been married. I work as a college professor. I would like to meet a nice young woman to marry and start a family, but have had no luck. I have tried personal ads, dating services, speed dating, the internet, and even tried a professional matchmaker, all to no avail. I find the Jewish women of New York to be extremely picky. I am not rich, nor do I have movie star looks, but I am a good man who would make a good husband and father. Lately, I have considered pursing non-Jewish women, who seem much more willing to give me a chance. My question is: Is it better for a Jewish man to remain single than to marry a girl who isn't Jewish?

Dear Rabbi, I like to have a list of Prophets by serial with the time of them. Thank you SHAMIM

I know for a fact that the whole "making love through a hole in the sheet" is a myth - I have belonged to an orthodox synagogue for 7 years, and have never heard such an audacity. But a friend of mine is convinced it's true. Please confirm from the orthodox perspective that I am right so I could tell her she has nothing to be afraid in joining orthodoxy.