Kibbud Av Va'em #17: Can a Convert Say Kaddish for a Non-Jewish Parent?

Kibbud Av Va'em #17: Can a Convert Say Kaddish for a Non-Jewish Parent?

A convert's parent passes away. Do they say Kaddish? Are they allowed to? Are they obligated to?

Va’ani Tefilla #119: What If Tonight's Maariv Were Kol Nidrei?

Do you daven at the block minyan for Kol Nidrei? What if it's raining? What would Shabbos look like if this was your only one? How to create a feeling of Hischadshus in davening and Avodas Hashem

Va’ani Tefilla #118: Don't Just Think It. Live It.

We are not just recounting stories. We have to live them

Va’ani Tefilla #117: Yerushalayim is the Heart

Rav Wolfson shares shorter thoughts on Tefila

Kibbud Av Va'em #16: Must a Convert Honor Their Non-Jewish Parents?

In Halacha, a convert is like a new born baby and not connected halachickally to their non-Jewish parents. Would they still be obligated to honor their non-jewish parent? Why or why not?