Porn, Astrology, Suicide & Judaism

What happens when people stop whispering their questions about Judaism and start asking them out loud?In this episode, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen answers questions that people usually keep to themselves. What happens if someone takes their own life? Is pornography ever okay in a Jewish marriage? And do Jews believe in horoscopes? Can Jews own pets? Rabbi Dov Ber brings Torah, humor, life experience, and a lot of heart to every answer, reminding us that growth is a journey, every step counts, and the goal is to move through Judaism with sincerity, joy, and trust in Hashem.💬 Comment your questions for future episodes0:00 – Welcome0:23 – Do Jews believe in horoscopes and astrology?0:56 – Free will vs the stars: Abraham and going “above” astrology1:05 – Can Jews own pets? Responsibility, compassion, and Shabbat1:49 – Muslim father, Jewish mother: What am I according to Judaism?2:15 – Pornography, intimacy, and marriage: a hard no and why3:26 – Why sex therapy can actually strengthen a marriage4:21 – Why do Orthodox Jews dress in black and white?6:10 – Suicide, mental illness, and Jewish burial7:35 – Final thoughts: asking hard questions makes better peopleTo listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat🔔 Subscribe and turn on post notifications so you don’t miss out on any wisdom!✡️ For more Jewish inspiration visit https://www.aish.com – the world's leading Judaism website. 👉🏼 Connect and follow for more Rabbi Dov Ber Wisdom 💫IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/rabbidovberofficial/https://www.instagram.com/aishTik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbidovberofficial ✅Donate now! https://donate.aish.com/masteringlife