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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Reincarnation and Resurrection
The concept of a reincarnation intrigues me. What does it mean to have had a previous life? Is it mentioned in the Torah at all or is it just a superstition? Also, if my soul has been used more than…
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Pronouncing the Name of G-d
Why do we say “Ado-noi” instead of pronouncing the name of G-d as it is spelled – Yud- Hey-Vav and Hey. Is it written anywhere that we should not say G d’s actual name? Answer: Thank you for a great…
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Simple Faith and Investigated Faith
I am truly concerned about the existence of God. Not that I do not believe in Him, but when it comes to prove my point to my friends (who do not believe) all I am able to say is “It’s…
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The Challenge of Modest Dress, Tznius
I recently have become more observant, and I’ve seen in the community amongst the ultra observant woman different modes of dress, which is very confusing and disturbing to me. Some woman wear tight skirts that technically cover their knees and…
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3 Principles Every Jew Must Know
Life has been so tough. I feel like I want to find peace by asking G-D to take me. I try so hard to make it, bit maybe I am just destined to lose. I also feel we, my wife…
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Secular Music
What are your views on listening to secular music? Answer: Rabbi Moshe Dovid Valley, the foremost student of the Ramcha”l (Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato, author of many classic ethical works) discusses secular music in his commentary on Ecclesiastes. He says…
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Date the Torah was Written
What was the approximate year that Moshe transcribed the Torah? The Jewish date was 2448 and the Secular date was 1312 BCE. One opinion in the Talmud says he wrote it partially during the forty days he was in with…
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How did all the animals fit in Noah’s Ark?
How did all the animals fit into the Teyva (lit. box, known as Noah’s Ark)? Answer: Is it clear that there wasn’t enough room? The ark was really big. But if you’re right and there wasn’t, maybe it was miraculous.…
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Should a Rabbi Get Paid?
I am researching the historical question of when and how it came to be over time that rabbi would work for a living and taught the Torah for free (as I am led to understand)? Is this true and what…