Hollywood loves telling the story of its unfaithful stars. The stories haven't hurt the careers of such people as Tiger Woods, Brad Pitt or whomever else you wish to name. Politicians, though, rarely survive a public affair. Just ask Eliot Spitzer. Why the difference?
What does Judaism think about this whole "sexual revolution" thing?
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Where would the movie industry be without dysfunctional families? Implicit in much of our culture is the need to run away from one's family. Often, they are portrayed as sources of embarrassment. Of course we know better! How do we relate to our family, and how do we build a family that will be a powerful force for good?
What does Judaism think?
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There are many types of rules in the world. Some are in the form of laws, others in the form of commonly accepted practices. Unless made by arbitrary decision, rules that have existed for enough time generally reflect valuable practices. The Torah, the set of Divine rules, represents the highest value.
What does Judaism think about rules and routines? When should they be kept, and when should they be broken?
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