Shalom u’vrachah, With the arrival of another simchah season, baruch Hashem, I find myself rushing from one simchah hall to the next, practically every evening. I feel that, lately, the simchah situation has transformed into an industry that lacks the sincerity of the past. You walk into one hall, wish a quick “Mazel Tov” to the baal simchah, grab something off the bar and eat while standing, and then rush off to the adjacent hall or next wedding on the list. I’ve been wond

To the Honorable Rav, Shlit”a I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for your outstanding column and practical advice, while seeking the Rav’s guidance regarding an issue that concerns me deeply. As a mechanech in a cheider (and husband to a Bais Yaakov teacher, who has noticed the same phenomenon in the girls’ schools), I’m witnessing a disturbing trend of children staying home frequently from school and cheider. School attendance has declined to the point that it’s b

To the Honorable Rav Shlit”a, Pesach preparations are in high gear now, and the house is upside down. As the deadline of Leil HaSeder approaches and the pressure of cleaning, organizing and kashering mounts, tensions between me and the kids inevitably rise, as well. I find myself facing a personal conflict year after year; and the older the kids get, the more significant it becomes: On one hand, I really want them to take responsibility and be an active part of the prepara

Dear Rav Levy shlit”a, Shalom u’vracha. Baruch Hashem, I am a parent of two adorable children, ages five and three. Like most kids their age, they have their moments of difficult behavior—whether it’s refusing to listen when asked, pick up toys, or get ready for bed, or even the occasional flash of chutzpah. As parents, we make a conscious effort to stay calm and respond patiently, hoping that a gentle demeanor and positive relationship will inspire them to be more respec

Dear Rav Levy shlit"a, I’m reaching out about a very sensitive point that I believe applies to many of us. People often make so much effort and go out of their way to act kind, patient, and pleasant to everyone—outside the home. Yet within the four walls of our own home—which is indisputably the most important place of all—we lose our tempers, forget to smile, and rarely show the patience that we show to strangers. Is it all just a façade for the sake or honor or gain, w

Question: We are parents of twin boys who are, b’ezras Hashem, going into first grade next year, and we are strongly debating if we should place them together in the same class or separate them. While they are very close, we sometimes do notice a latent competition and sometimes even unhealthy dependency between them. If the right thing to do is to separate them, we actually have an option to send them to two different schools (one close to home, and one farther away). Is

Dear Hagaon Harav Dovid Levy, shlit"a , I am a father of a large family, b”H, and I invest great efforts into caring for, providing and learning with my children. However, I live with constant, intense pressure, especially when it comes to the chinuch of my children. Anytime I receive negative feedback from a rebbi in cheider , or when I learn with them and see that they’re struggling, I get stressed. I devote a significant amount of time to learning with my children, a

Question: I have a son who is almost bar mitzvah and struggles with borderline obesity. His physical appearance negatively impacts his social status, and our pediatrician has strongly advised a diet and exercise regimen for health reasons. Unfortunately, despite all our warnings and encouragement, our son refuses to take responsibility and limit his food consumption, and I am, frankly, concerned about his future. I would be grateful for the Rav's advice on how we can successf

Dear Rav Levy, shlit”a I want to begin by thanking you for your beautiful, helpful column which contains such wonderful guidance in chinuch. I am a mother of young children, and as we approach the Yamim Noraim, I am uncertain how to best approach this topic with my kids. On one hand, I want them to feel the kedushah of the time and gain understanding and appreciation of teshuvah, mechilah, and cheshbon hanefesh, but on the other hand, I worry about creating tension and inst

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Dear Rav Levy shlit”a, As a mother of a large family, ba”h, I feel immense pressure during summer vacation. My kids are constantly...

Dear Rav Levy shlit”a, In the past months, I've found myself involved repeatedly in problems and issues related to my extended family....

Question: I want to begin by expressing thanks for the insightful answers and practical ideas that you share every month in this column. ...

Question: I'd like to inquire about a matter that has been troubling me deeply lately. My parents are struggling with one of my brothers,...

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Dear Hagaon Harav Dovid Levy, shlit”a Shalom u’vrachah! I want to ask about the ideal means of teaching children to express...

Dear Rav Levy, shlit”a I want to ask the Rav’s advice regarding my son who is already 12 years old but still struggles with reading....

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