Rabbi Michael Katz
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Rabbi
Michael Katz has been involved in teaching Gentiles interested in
the Noahide Covenant and Laws for many years.
Rabbi Michael Katz, served congregations in Johannesburg, South Africa,
Melbourne, Australia, Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia he
now owns a Judaica store in
Hollywood, FL.
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Did Jephtah Kill His Daughter as an Offering?
In Judges 11:29-40, did Jephtah (Yiftach) kill his daughter as an offering? Although there are commentators who say that he did kill his daughter, most understand that he placed her in seclusion for the rest of her life. The Talmud…
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Ayin Hara
What is an Ayin Hara (evil eye)? Why would G-d “lower” someone because another is covetous towards them? When someone is covetous of you, it does not mean that you are “lowered.” It means that G-d considers the other person’s…
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Alternative to Jewish Conversion
Can a non Jewish person be a part of this Judaism? Would God accept this path if it were taken by a non-jew? Anyone can convert to Judaism but there is another path that you might like to explore before…
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Marrying Into Wealth
I am engaged to a wealthy Jewish woman. I am not marrying her for her wealth. She has known only great wealth; whereas, I have always worked for my home, food, clothing, and so on. How will I raise my…
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Pharisees and Sadducees
What is the basic difference between a Pharisee & a Sadducee in regards to Torah & the Oral Law The Sadducees, like the Karaites who came after them, did not accept the Oral Law while the Pharisees did. Would it…
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Dead Sea Scrolls
What is the Jewish opinion on the Dead Sea Scrolls? The Dead Sea Scrolls are a curiosity. Nothing in them could change Judaism especially as the authors are unknown. Who is to know if they had any authority.
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Penguins
Why aren’t penguins listed among the non-kosher birds in the Torah? Not every bird is mentioned. Some say that they are listed by species not as individuals. But, most important, is the commentary that we do not really know the…
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Faith and Trust
Is faith in God the same thing as trust? It is possible to have faith in G’d while not fully trusting Him to do what you want. One could argue that taking out an insurance policy shows a lack of…
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Haredi Jews and iPods
Can you tell me about Haredi Jews? The word “Haredi” (or Charedi) means “trembling” and it refers to those Jews who adopt a scrupulous approach to the observance of the commandments. The term refers to their extra care not to…