Judaism and Non-Jews
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Basic Values and Morality, Criminal Law, Judaism and Non-Jews, Laws of Damages, Reward and Punishment, The Jewish Legal System
Death Penalty and Noahide Laws
I was studying something which quoted the Talmud as saying that all seven Noahide laws are capital crimes. What do I make of this? Does Judaism say that a non-Jew is supposed to be executed for any crime, including, for…
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Isaiah 54
I heard that Isaiah 54 is never read in any synagogue service or any Jewish feast. Is it true that this is because it somehow shadows the validity of Jesus’ claim as the Jewish messiah? There is no source anywhere…
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Early Christians and Judaism
Weren’t the first Christians Jews? Isn’t Christianity rooted in the Torah and the only difference between Christianity and Judaism is the belief in Jesus as the Messiah? You are correct that the early Christians were Jews and the only difference…
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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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The Old Testament
How does the Christian Bible (Old Testament) vary from the Hebrew texts? I’m having problems with my Christian friends regarding their translations of the old testament. They think GOD is the same in both religions. Answer: Hi, thanks for this…
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The Difficulty of Conversion
I’m living in Istanbul and my boyfriend is Jewish. I want to become a Jew and raise my children as Jewish. Conversion is a hard, long process in Israel. Where is an easy place to convert? It’s important to me…
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The Buddhism Attraction
Why are so many Israeli young people attracted to India? It is easy to see why Americans, seeking spirituality would go there. But you would assume that a Jewish state would satisfy the longing in the Jewish soul. In what…
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Half Jewish
My fathers family is Jewish, my mothers family is catholic and protestant. But Neither of my parents believe in organized religion. I had a Bris (Circumcision) and became a Bar-Mitzvah, but often I hear that I cannot be Jewish because…
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Exploring Judaism
I would like to understand more about the Jewish faith . At present I am a Christian. Do you think that this would be a good move for me to get involved with the Jewish Religion, to consider conversion? I…