Rabbi Shmuel Kimche
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The Synonyms of “Law”
Could you please explain to me the difference between – precept, commandment, ordinance and statute? With all the translations I have found, I can’t tell anymore which is what. Thank you for your time Answer: The question you asked is…
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The Calendar and the 8 Days of Passover
Why are there 8 days to Passover? Answer: I assume that the question ‘why are there 8 days to Passover’ is asked because the Torah only mentions 7 days. Indeed, in Israel today they keep only 7 days of Passover.…
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Is Kosher Slaughter Humane?
Since G-d requires kindness and humaneness and respect for all, is the ritual slaughter of animals used today still indeed the most appropriate method? Are there other more humane methods of kosher slaughter? I found your question regarding ritual slaughter…
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Three Stages of Repentance
What does the Rambam say about the three stages of repentence? From the Rambam’s Laws of Repentance:”And what is the [discussed] repentance; The sinner should take leave of his sin, remove it from his thoughts, and decide in his heart…
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G-d, Afterlife, and Angels
Please explain the view of Judaism regarding… [The full text of question was removed for the sake of brevity] The issues that you raise, are at the core of Jewish philosophy, and they are the topics of libraries of literature…
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Ethical behavior
I would like some readings/writings about the phrase “derech eretz”– I think of it as “respect” but I would like to pursue this “right road” further. I hope that there have been many comments and understandings of what is the…
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Age of the Torah
Historically when does Jewish tradition say the Torah dates from. The Giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai occurred on the 6th Day of Sivan in the Year 2448 from Creation (1312 BCE). This makes the Torah 3317 years old.
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Atonement today
We find offerings and slaughterings as atonement for sins. If this is the way in which we always received atonement, this is the format in which G-d wishes to atone for our sins. In which case, how do we atone…