Question: To what extent should parents get involved with children’s martial issues? • Aharon Schmidt replies, from the Living Jewish’s Farbrengen column • Read More, Video

I am 23 years old and am getting married soon. What is be best advice you can give to me to be a good husband for my wife? • Aharon Schmidt replies, from the Living Jewish’s Farbrengen column • Read More, Video

Question: I work a full day, leaving the house at 7 a.m. and returning home around 7:30 p.m. My wife works in the morning and is home by 1 p.m. Now that we’re cleaning for Pesach, she expects me to do as much as her. She says she’s also busy with other household duties, but I barely have time to sleep after my long workday. Do you think this is fair? • Aharon Schmidt replies, from the Living Jewish’s Farbrengen column • Read More, Video

Question: I hear about families in our community going through difficult periods—financial struggles, health issues, or other personal challenges. Often, I think, “wow, I had no idea!” It seems that many people tend to keep their lives and feelings to themselves. Do you think people should open up more, or is it better to keep certain matters private? • Aharon Schmidt replies, from the Living Jewish’s Farbrengen column • Read More

I am the proud father of eight children, all of whom I love very much. Unfortunately, at least half of them have chosen to abandon the path of Chabad, some with Torah observance that is borderline at best. As a result, I often feel that I have failed horrifically as a parent. I would like to know how you see my situation  • Aharon Schmidt replies, from the Living Jewish’s Farbrengen column • Read More

I give a lot around the house—cleaning, washing dishes, doing laundry, taking care of the kids—but my wife rarely says thank you or acknowledges what I do. It makes me not want to help anymore. What should I do? • Aharon Schmidt replies, from the Living Jewish’s Farbrengen column • Read More