G-d and Torah
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Pronouncing the Tetragrammaton
Is there something wrong with pronouncing G-d’s name as it is written? One of the commandments found in the Torah is to show the greatest respect for God’s name: Fear this glorious, awesome Name of God your Lord” (Deuteronomy 28:58)…
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Achieving Love of G-d
I read something in your classes that speaks of man loving G-D. while I can see the importance of this concept, I fail to be able to find that emotion within me. I consider myself quite an observant Jew, but…
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Sensing G-d
For about 10 years I have felt the absence of God in my life and I have done everything I can think of, but nothing has ever worked. I think what initially led me to feel this way is that…
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Prozbul and Amending Jewish Law
What is a Prozbul, and why is it so controversial? The Prozbul is a notification and partial transfer of authority to a Rabbinic Court, concerning money which is owed to the person writing the Prozbul. The writer says that he…
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Personal Torah Study Curriculum
What is the traditional order that a person needs for the study of Judaic Studies (Torah, Prophets, Midrash, Talmud etc.) during a person’s life? Well, your question has both theoretical and a practical applications. First, the theory. The Talmud (Kiddushin…
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Spirit of the Law
In various political discussions there has been a debate over which is more important, obeying the letter of the law, or obeying the spirit of the law. I’ve wondered what Judaism has to say about this, but I couldn’t find…
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Belief in the Torah
Why should you believe in a book written, in part at least, by a “human handâ€?? I agree with you completely: if the written Torah is even partly of human origin then we are not doing ourselves any service by…
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Acquiring Faith
How can you achieve what’s proven to be an elusive faith in G-d (especially in light of all the terribly difficult times Jews have lived through)? How to acquire faith…that’s the million dollar question. I’m sure you won’t be surprised…
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Biblical Sources for Jewish Practice
We learn that many Jewish laws are currently followed by observant Jews based on our Sages’ writings, yet much of these writings fail to show the logical link between practical Jewish Law and the Written Torah. For example, the Torah…