Rabbi Boruch Clinton
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Rabbi Boruch Clinton teaches at the Ottawa Torah Institute Yeshiva High
School and Machon Sarah high school for girls. Some of his essays
can be seen here. He
is also the author of the Judaism Primer on Torah.org. You may reach him with comments
and questions at [email protected].
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The Temple, Jesus, and Atonement Through Blood
How do we atone for our sins if there is no Temple? Isn’t it convenient that Jesus’ death was extremely close to the destruction of the Temple? If the Temple is destroyed how do we atone for our sins, I…
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Belief in the Torah
Why should you believe in a book written, in part at least, by a “human handâ€?? I agree with you completely: if the written Torah is even partly of human origin then we are not doing ourselves any service by…
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The Book of Ben Sira
I noticed a reference on your website to the Alphabet of Ben-Sira. What is the Torah view of that work? While I have never in fact read it, it is known to contain some pretty interesting statements.. I took a…
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Acquiring Faith
How can you achieve what’s proven to be an elusive faith in G-d (especially in light of all the terribly difficult times Jews have lived through)? How to acquire faith…that’s the million dollar question. I’m sure you won’t be surprised…
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Music, TV, and Moving Towards a Religious Life
I am in my early thirties and just recently started my journey of becoming a more observant Jew i.e., wearing Tzitzit, Yarmulke, attending services, Torah study, etc. However, there are certain issues that I need immediate help with: What type…
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Impact of a Jewish School
What role does a Jewish School play in a Jewish child’s Jewish identity? I am doing a school Jewish Studies project and have finished it but i would like to add someone else’s perspective. I believe that a Jewish School…
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Parents and Trust
I am a teen in a Jewish house. I did something wrong and my parents think that I did this because of the influence of my friends. They won’t let me converse with some because they don’t trust them. What…
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Excessive Dieting
I am constantly on diets. Although I am not fat I always have this pressure to be really slim. After all, in the world today, everyone is trying to be thin and look good. Is there something wrong with that?…
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Looking for a Match – Strategies
I am 21 years old, and I wanted to know what I can do or say to help me find a husband soon. I have been saying the morning prayers everyday and say selections from Tehillim (Psalms). If there is…