Decision and direction in life
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Question
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To the honored Rabbi, shalom,
*If possible, please pass this question on to Rabbi Amram Fried shlita*
I am a 24-year-old single woman, becoming stronger in my observance, baruch Hashem, and I am unsure whether to study something that interests me — law, at the Ono College. It is a very expensive degree, 36,000 per year, and it is for three and a half years; I will have to rely on many scholarships in order to finance the degree. The program begins on 8/3/26, and I am finishing my job, where I have worked for six years, on 1/3/2026.
On the other hand, I studied to be a Pilates instructor and saw that someone advertised a studio for sale. Should I buy it and make that my occupation, or should I study? Or is it possible to do both? I want to bring nachat to Hashem.
Thank you.
To the honored Rabbi, shalom,
*If possible, please pass this question on to Rabbi Amram Fried shlita*
I am a 24-year-old single woman, becoming stronger in my observance, baruch Hashem, and I am unsure whether to study something that interests me — law, at the Ono College. It is a very expensive degree, 36,000 per year, and it is for three and a half years; I will have to rely on many scholarships in order to finance the degree. The program begins on 8/3/26, and I am finishing my job, where I have worked for six years, on 1/3/2026.
On the other hand, I studied to be a Pilates instructor and saw that someone advertised a studio for sale. Should I buy it and make that my occupation, or should I study? Or is it possible to do both? I want to bring nachat to Hashem.
Thank you.
Answer
Shalom and blessings.
Engaging in the field of law is not recommended at all, because very often one is required to rule not in accordance with the laws of the Torah.
Engaging in the profession of exercise, which you have already studied, is recommended.
For personal consultation, you can come to the home of our teacher, Rabbi Amram Fried shlita, every evening between 10 and 12. His home is at 28 Daniel Street, Bnei Brak.
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