The Chumash (Five Books of Moses)
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Noah and Ham
I have a question about the story about Noah getting drunk off of wine, passing out naked and being covered by his sons. When he awoke he was so mad that he cursed someone for the entirety of their bloodline.…
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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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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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Forbidden Fruit and Creation
When G-d planted the Grape Vine (Not Apple) in the Garden of Eden. G_d had to know it would be eaten over time. Why was it considered a sin and why were they expelled from Eden. What did G-d what…
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Renaming Jacob
Why is Jacob nicknamed or renamed Israel? He was renamed Israel after he overcame an angel who was battling him. The name indicates that he wrestled with an angel and overcame it.
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Difficult Verses
I stumbled upon this site attacking the Tanakh, and these are some verses, if you could check, I’d like to get explanations/interpetations I know when ppl attack the torah they take it TOTALLY out of context. But these are still…
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The 10 Plagues – Measure for Measure
How were the 10 Plagues “measure for measure?” Answer: My understanding of the issue in broad terms is this: The Egyptians rejected Hashem (G-d) and positioned themselves in the center of the world. They were the leaders, they could enslave…
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Spies
Why is the story of the spies repeated in Devarim (Deuteronomy)? And, in addition, why is it different the second time? In general, much of Devarim is a repetition of what was already taught. In fact, the Sages call it…
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Message of Genesis
I’m curious to find out what message the narrator was trying to convey to the intended audience (israelites) through the story of Genesis? More specifically, the meaning of the story of Abraham’s family and its covenants with Gd (genesis CH.11-CH.33).…