Jewish History
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Amalek Descendants
If Amalek was descended from esau- do we know who his descendants are? Does HaShem (G-d) dislike them by automatically or were they also warmongers? Hi, Traditionally, we understand that the descendents of Esau were represented by the Romans, then…
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Talmud
What is the Talmud? The Talmud is the Oral Law, a commentary on the Written Law. Jews believe that G’d gave both to Moses in the Wilderness. The Talmud consists of the Mishna and the Gemara and it records the…
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Rabbis
What are Rabbi’s and what do they do? A Rabbi is a person who has devoted their life to serving G-d and being his instrument to serve and teach and lead G-d’s people. In order to become a Rabbi, a…
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When was the Torah written
When was the Torah written? How long did it take. Please present sources. The Talmud in Bava Basra (14b) discusses whether the entire Written Torah was given to Moses on Mount Sinai, or only the first section describing things that…
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Maimonides
Why were the Jewish Scholars concerned about Maimonides’s producing the “Mishna Torah”.? The greatest fear was that studying Mishna Torah might weaken the all-important focus on the study of the Talmud (which is, after all, the source of all observance…
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History of the Nikkudim
My earlier readings indicated that the diacritic marks, or “nikkudim,” were added much later in the history of the evolution of the Hebrew language. Can you tell me approximately what century this occurred? Can you please provide me good English-language…
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The Shield of David
Do the 6 points of the shield of David have any real significance? The hexagram (six-pointed star) has been used as an ornament, and possibly as a magical sign, in many cultures since ancient times. It was used by Jews…
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Canonization of the Bible
Who were the individuals who canonized the old testament? Who decided these are the books of the Tanah, these and no others? When did “they” decide this. As I understand it the final stamp of approval on the Mishnah was…
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Lilith and the King James Bible
I was also wondering is there a difference in the old testament in the King James Bible and the Torah? For example I have heard the story of Lilith as Adam’s first wife but that story is not mentioned in…