🎙 Episode 1: My Brother Is Marrying Out

🔹 Episode Summary

In this first episode of Rebbi, I Have a Question, Rabbi Yitzchak Shurin responds to a complex situation posed by a listener:

“My brother is getting married to a non-Jewish woman. She has only ever been kind and warm to me and my family. How do I relate to her—and how do I model the right approach for my kids?”

With over 45 years of experience guiding baalei teshuva, Rabbi Shurin shares Torah-based guidance on how to navigate family relationships with clarity, compassion, and integrity. This conversation touches on honoring your values, staying connected to siblings, and being thoughtful about the messages we pass on to the next generation.

❓ Questions Discussed

• How do I hold strong values while showing basic respect to someone outside the fold?

• How do I stay in relationship with a sibling making different life choices?

• What’s the Torah-appropriate way to relate to a non-Jewish fiancée?

• How can I model a Torah based approach to my kids?

• What can I do spiritually or emotionally when the situation is out of my hands?

🧠 About the Podcast

Rebbi, I Have a Question is a podcast from Shapell’s and Midreshet Rachel v’Chaya, where host Dana Margolis brings your questions about real-life challenges to Rabbi Yitzchak Shurin. Drawing from deep Torah wisdom and decades of experience, Rabbi Shurin offers thoughtful, grounded responses to questions from students and alumni navigating life, relationships, and Jewish growth.

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🌐 Learn More

To learn more about Shapell’s or Midreshet Rachel v’Chaya, visit us online at www.darchenoam.org.

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