Rabbi Yossi Etz-Hasadeh
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A Jewish Understanding of Charity
What is the Torah’s understanding of charity? The Hebrew term for charity, tzedakah, shares the same root meaning as the word tzadik (a righteous individual). In Jewish law, it is understood that Jews are required to help the poor, not…
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Books on Noahide Life and Practice
I asked about the book “The Path for the Righteous Gentile” and you recommended I read it. You also indicated that you had the names of other books you could recommend once I read “The Path…”. I have now read…
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Tracing Lineage to Biblical Times
Is it possible to trace the genealogy of Adam and Eve all the way to people today? If not, then does anyone have historical proof of the fact that they are at least from a specific tribe of the 12…
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The Messianic Age
What will happen when the Messiah comes? What signs do the prophets, or Moses give in Jewish Scripture? What verses in the torah tell us about the coming messiah, descendant of King David? For how long will he reign? Belief…
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Losing a portion in the next world
For what sins can someone lose their portion in the World to Come? Our Mishna teaches that “All Israel have a portion in the world to come”. This promise is based on the words of the prophet Isaiah (60:21) that…
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Shoham Stones
The parasha (Torah Portion) for the shabbot of March 3, is Terumah and in it is the mention of shoham stones. I am a geologist by profession and I have never heard of shoham stones. Thank you Shohum is usually…