Red string works? The intimate questions sent to the rabbi on WhatsApp

The Tzohar organization launched an anonymous WhatsApp service about two months ago, allowing people to ask a rabbi questions about faith, Jewish law, and identity. Hundreds of inquiries have been received, many from individuals who do not wish to become religious. Rabbi Asher Sabag identifies a spiritual awakening since October 7, but emphasizes that the callers seek conversation, not conversion.

The Tzohar Rabbinical Organization launched an anonymous WhatsApp service called 'You Have a Rabbi,' allowing anyone to ask a rabbi questions about faith, Jewish law, identity, and relationships. Since its launch about two months ago, hundreds of inquiries have been received, many from people who do not necessarily want to become religious, sometimes even angry at God. Rabbi Asher Sabag, one of the project's leaders, explains that the goal is to open a personal, non-judgmental conversation, not to convince people to become religious. According to him, since October 7 there has been a spiritual awakening, especially among young people, expressed in a search for meaning and identity. Common questions include dealing with faith after the disaster, keeping Shabbat, tattoos, red strings, and gender identity. Rabbi Sabag emphasizes that there is no answer for everything, and that faith is ultimately a personal choice.