Basic Values and Morality
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Wealth and Poverty
What is the meaning of Proverbs 10:15 – “The wealth of a rich man is his fortress of strength; the ruination (or terror) of poor men is their poverty.” The simple meaning of the verse is that a man’s wealth…
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Global Warming
Is there an offical stand on global warming in the jewish faith? No, not per se. We do have official stands on ecology in general; the general principle is that we are commanded to be good custodians of the earth.…
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Slavery and Selling Your Daughter
Can you please explain me Judaism’s stance on slavery? If the Torah stands for freedom and liberty why were laws regarding slavery given? I also want to know how were the slaves being treated? I know the native slaves were…
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Satan, Servant of G-d
If Jews do not believe in the devil, who was the serpent that tempted Eve with the fruit from the tree of knowledge? Most Christians accept the serpent as Satan. Hi! Interesting question. I don’t think it’s correct that we…
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Unchanging Standards of Modesty
What kind of clothing was normal for the Hebrew men and women before the Torah was given? After the Torah, what kind of clothing was generally worn (by men and women)? Why should such regulations apply for all times and…
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Treatment of Animals
Is there a specific verse that requires that we do not cause an animal unnecessary pain? The Torah states (Exodus 23:5) that if we see an animal struggling under its load, we are to assist the owner of the animal…
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Exploring the Movement for Ethical Speech
I’m researching the “Shmiras HaLashon” movement (Campaign against negative speech known as “Lashon Harah”) that has arisen in the past 10 or so years. In general, I’m interested in how popular this subject has become, among who and why. Specifically,…
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Animals and Free Will
Until this time i thought that difference between us and animals is morality,free will that we can make moral decisions. But there is a science which firmly states that community of animals – like gorillas – also have moral principles…
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Risky Surgery
If someone is diagnosed with a terminal illness such as a brain tumor, and the doctors tell him that he has no more than a year to live, but there is a procedure, which is very risky, to remove the…