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

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,...

Q: Dear Rav Levy, Shalom u’vrachah. I’m reaching out to you because we’re navigating a tender area with some of our children, who've been...

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....

Dear Rav Levy,   Thank you so much for the enlightening discussions and tips. I have an issue that’s not comfortable to discuss in a...

Dear Rabbi Levy shlit”a,   I have children in shidduchim, and I’m noticing that they have a very difficult time deciding. When it comes...

I have a son in shidduchim, an excellent bachur who’s bright, talented, a genuine yarei Shamayim, a masmid and serious learner with...

Dear Hagaon Harav Dovid Levy shlit”a,   I assume that this question has been asked many times in the past, but I’d be very grateful if...

Dear Pele Yoetz,   Every year, when we reach Elul and Tishrei, I feel emotionally overwhelmed. It starts with the heaviness surrounding...

Dear Hagaon Harav Dovid Levy shlit”a,   Unfortunately, my son was not accepted into his first-choice yeshivah, and he is devastated. I am...

Dear Pele Yoetz, First and foremost, I want to thank you for the wonderful insights that we gain month after month through this excellent...

Dear Rav Dovid Levy shlit”a, Q:  I wanted to ask the Rav about the repeated arguments and disagreements that my wife and I have about...

Dear Pele Yoetz, My childhood and early married life are sprinkled with beautiful, fond memories of uplifting, joyous Pesach sedarim...

Q: I wanted to ask a question about Purim. All of my friends look forward to Purim, and when the day comes, they drink, get happy and...

Q: I would like to ask how to explain the mitzvah of Mishloach Manos both to my children (and to myself). Clearly, Mishloach Manos is not...