Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld
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Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld graduated from Stanford University with degrees in Classics and Anthropology. Having exploring numerous traditions, he began his return toward a Jewish path after living for two years in rural Mississippi, “surrounded by folks who knew my people’s book better than I did!” He eventually journeyed to Israel, where he studied for seven years and was ordained. After three years in Northern California, he relocated with his wife and children to Baltimore in order to launch a national project of revitalizing Jewish education. Rabbi Seinfeld engages audiences from all Jewish backgrounds with his humor and depth of insight into spiritual and philosophical topics.
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Killing of Canaanite Children
I want to know if there is any source through which I can get information relating to the evil of the Canaanite nations.They used to sacrifice their children, etc. and of course their evil was to be destroyed but why…
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A Note in the Western Wall
I have a plea to G-d and I wish to send it to be put inside the blocks of the western wall, Is a web site or page for that purpose? The Almighty is everywhere, and hears prayers even in…
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Married Rabbis
I want to know if only a married man is allowed to be a rabbi? “Rabbi” means “master of tradition” who is certified by another rabbi, in a chain going back to Moses. Criteria include expertise and personal character. Marriage…
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Melcesedek
According to Genesis 14 who is He? Melcesedek in Genesis 14 is in fact Shem, the second son of Noah. “Melcesedek” means “righteous king” – an honorific title bestowed on him for his virtuous leadership. Rabbi Seinfeld www.rabbiseinfeld.blogspot.com www.daasbooks.com
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Female Conversion
There were certain rites that a gentile male had to perform to become a Jew. What was required of a gentile women before she could become a Jew? Thanks for your question. I’d prefer you use the present tense –…
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Am I Jewish?
My ancestors on my mother’s side were Jewish. Though I don’t practice the Jewish religion, does that make me Jewish? Yes, if it was strictly the maternal line. That is, if your mother’s mother’s mother was Jewish, then you are…
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Pray for me
We will pray for you but you should know that no prayers are as effective as a person’s own. Think about it: if the Almighty is infinite, that means He is always close to you – you only need to…
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Was Jesus a Prophet?
I want to know was Jesus a prophet? And could you give me some brief and concise information on him, and how he relates to Judaism in the Talmud, etc.. I don’t know anything about him, and I thought it…
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Reiki
Is the practice of Reiki permitted? According to the International Center for Reiki Training (reiki.org), “While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion. It has no dogma, and there is nothing you must believe in order to…