G-d and Torah
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Fear of G-d
Is fear the only way to bring G-d into our lives? If becoming humble leads to understanding that all is by the grace of G-d wouldn’t fear of committing a sin take us in the other direction (away from G-d)? Do we…
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Talmud Study
If we have the Jewish law all laid out for us in contemporary books, then why do we find it necessary to study talmud? Isn’t it an early form of Jewish law ? Answer: That is a very reasonable question,…
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Today’s Judaism Compared to Biblical Judaism
I have a hard time believing that Orthodox Judaism as it is practiced today is exactly what Hashem (G-d) wants. He hasn’t revealed Himself to us since the days of biblical Judaism, and although I know that the rabbis were given the…
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G-d as the Only One
I don’t see how G-d is the Only One in existence — I know that I exist (“I think, therefore I am”) and I know that other people, etc. exist. However, I can accept that there’s only one all-encompassing Creator…
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Lost Faith and Coming Back
I’ve lost track of my faith, and I havent been to a synagogue since I was a little girl. I was wondering if there is any possible way to get back on track? Answer: Faith, at least in the context…
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G-d’s Name and His Traits
What is the name of our creator G-d? Answer: Our Creator has no name. The Hebrew terms we use for Him are expressions of various aspects of His traits, to help us better understand Him and what He is telling…
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Commandments and Covenants
Why do the Jewish people needs a covenant/Brit with G-d. Why do we have to be commanded to follow his Mitzvos? Why is the commitment necessary? Please let me know if you have any suggestions on further readings as well.…
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Seeing G-d
My 4 yr old grandson asked if G-d can see us why can’t we see G-d? Answer: Great question. The short answer is that God is hiding from us. He is hiding from us because He wants us to look for…
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G-d’s Anger
“The Wrath of G-d came out and brought forth a plague” Korach 17:11 What does it mean that “G-d has wrath”? Does Hashem have human emotions? Why does the torah write it this way? Answer: That’s a good question. It…