G-d and Torah
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What does G-d want from us?
What does God expect of a person? Answer: King Solomon answers this question in the book of Ecclesiastes (Khoeles) 12:13, “The sum of the matter, when all has been considered; Fear God and keep His commandments, for that is man’s…
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G-d Has Faith ..in Us!
What does the “faithful” mean in the phrase said before the Shema prayer – “El melekh ne’eman” – “Mighty, King, Faithful” ? The word “faithful” is also at the end of the first prayer Jews say when they rise –…
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Simple Method to Strengthen Trust in G-d
How do I keep my trust in G-d strong and not think it’s my efforts that are doing everything? Answer: Thanks for sending this important question. Here’s a simple but powerful suggestion: Say “Please help me make this an honor…
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Kabbalah Study
Do you guide students in the study of Kabbalah? I have spent many years reading books that were written by Non-Jews about the Kabbalah and would like to learn from our heritage. Answer: Your question was forwarded to me as…
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Jewish Approach to Faith Healing
Do healings take place on a regular basis within the Jewish faith today? There was a single rather obscure healing claim from the Catholic sector quite recently, sort of a second hand healing by someone who had died, and some…
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G-d Wants You to Ask Him
When will I have children? Answer: Thank you for contacting us. I’m struck by the simplicity and innocence of your question. The true One to ask this question of, especially in the absence of prophecy, is G-d, our Father in…
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Doing It Just for G-d
From what I understand G-d created the world and gave the Jewish people a tremendous gift- the Torah. We serve G-d, pray to Him, follow the commandments… It’s all one big great opportunity for us. G-d is infinite and doesn’t…
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G-d is Sovereign
What does the Torah say about “G-d is Sovereign?” Is G-d in Control of Everything? Where do I find this answer? Answer: Yes, God is Sovereign! This is clear from the fact that God created all things in Genesis. We…
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G-d of Compassion
I was talking to a friend of mine who is Christian, and he was telling me about how the G-d that he believes in is more compassionate and nice than the G-d that Jews believe in. I sought to prove…