Basics of Judaism
- Basic Values and Morality
- Chosen People
- G-d and Torah
- Heaven and Hell
- Other Denominations
- Reward and Punishment
- Science and Torah
- Sin and Repentance
- The Messiah
- Who is a Jew?
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Saying “Hello!”
Why do people take it so seriously when someone doesn’t say “Hello!” to them? Answer: Because “Hello!” is another way of saying, “I acknowledge that you exist and that you matter” Everyone wants to feel like they matter. To ignore…
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Loving Yourself
I have self-degrading tendencies. Is it a mitzvah or commandment to be nicer to myself, and can following the laws of Judaism help me with that? I know there are laws against cutting, sacrificing yourself, etc. Answer: Thank you for…
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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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Jewish Challenges
I am having difficulty understanding the concept of G-d giving the Jews challenges so that he can reward us when we overcome them. Specifically, if Jews are generally the recipients of these commandments and rewards, why do non-Jews have 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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Wealthy Lifestyle
Is there anything wrong with wanting a nice car of a big house? Would G-d consider this greedy? Answer: The Torah teaches us that we should give, if we can affort to, a 10th or a 20th of their income…