Jewish Texts
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Book of Jashar (or Yashar)
Is there archeological documents of this Book that is mentioned by Joshua (Joshua 10:13), and also David (Samuel 2 1:18), but no where else in the Bible? Answer: There is no archeological evidence of a book from the Biblical period…
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Mishnah, Midrash, Halachah, and Aggadah.
What is the difference between Mishnah, Midrash, Halachah, and Aggadah. Mishnah: Oral Law, together with the Gemara, it comprises the Talmud Halachah: Practical Law Aggadah and Midrash: homiletics, parables, anecdotes
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Aliyot and Haftorah
Each Shabbat every synagogue gives aliyot for Torah readings starting with Cohain etc. What is the reason behind the aliyot and why are they done in the particular order. e.g. Cohain, Levi etc ending with Maftir. The seven Aliyot represent…
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Special Haftorahs
Why do we have special haftarahs at this time of the year, like Parsha Parah? The Chafetz Chaim sums it up best in Mishna Berura 685:1: “Our sages decreed reading four special parshas a year from Rosh Chodesh Adar until…
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To save one human being is to save the entire world
Can you please tell me the source and meaning of this quote: “To save one human being is to save the entire world.” Thank you. There are several slightly different versions of this quote found in Talmudic sources. The way…
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Genesis – overview
I would like to know the importance, teachings, and meanings of Genesis, and how it would effect a Jew’s attitude towards the world today inc. relationship with G-d, with one another, with the environment, reward and punishment etc. Thank you…
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Torah – The Oldest One
I’m in a Forum organized by a certain professor . A direct confrontation with him arose concerning the subject : what is the original Torah and which is the oldest – our Torah in Hebrew or the Septuaginta and Vulgata…
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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…
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Isaiah
I am doing a report on Isaiah and I need facts. hear some i need: What values were most important to him? What were some memorable things he did? What difference did he make to Jews today? Hi! Thank you…