Thank you for you answer. The reason I asked is that I believe that there is a question of which is the correct beracha for a papaya. I would like to know why it is uncertain. Saul

Shalom Rabbi, B"H I am an 11th grade student at Great Neck North High School. I am currently working on an assignment in class which is based on the decrease of morality in the past 50 years. I would like to have your definition of "morality." Please email me back as soon as you can because this project is due soon. Shabbat Shalom. I would be looking forward to your answer.

dear rabbi my mom passed away this year and i also just found out that i was adopted. i was never told anything by her but family members comfirmed this . i am confused and also have children who are confused. i need to know if my biological mom is jewish and i dont know where or whom to turn to for this info no one has any answers for me. im divorced and cant deal with this nighmare any longer. can you help me get my real life back on track for both my sake and especially my childrens sake. i have alot at stake right now both with my personal life and my kids future. i dont care if my biological mom wants a relationship with me or not i need to know my background and medical reasons also before it is to late. please help me in any way you can and please keep my name confidential thank you.

I am a financial planner and I am in the business of helping people protect their family and future from a financial standpoint. How can I help more people and who do you think I should help?

Please could you define the conditions for a fruit to be "Ha atz" or "Ha adama"? Yes, I am sephardi. Many thanks, Saul Einy.