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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Does G-d Punish With Disease?
I was having a discussion with a friend at a study get together and the comment was made, “G-d does not punish people with disease.” To which I responded then what about Numbers 12? G-d clearly punishes Miriam with a…
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Refunded Order That Was Delivered
I ordered something online over a month ago. A month passed, I didn’t receive the delivery and when I called the company they gave me a refund assuming that the delivery got lost in the mail. Yesterday, more than 5…
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How Can I Be Happy in Our Times?
How is possible live in peace, love and health these days? There’s so much war, pain, so much poverty, and people feel so along! Answer: No one could possibly deny that there is terrible suffering in the world. I’m not…
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Life Worth Living
Coming up to Rosh HaShana it’s natural to reflect upon one’s life and its direction. Before addressing that, however, I’ve been plagued by an even more basic question: “What makes life worth living?”. Assuming I decide that life is worth…
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What’s Allowed Vs. What’s Right
If something is permitted in Jewish law does that mean that its right? Answer: Not necessarily. The Ramban (Vayikra 19: 2) writes that the Torah itself requires us to make an effort to avoid moral self-destruction caused by over-indulgence in…
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Angry With G-d
I cannot forgive G-d for the pain He has caused me over my mother’s lengthy and very painful death. This is what I am asking advice on. Answer: Sorry it’s taken so long to get to your important question. I…
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Cheating on Exams
According to Jewish laws can somebody cheat on exams or not? Answer: According to Jewish law it is completely forbidden to cheat on exams. In Exodus 23:7 the verse states “Keep away from anything false.” It is also never sensible…
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Spiritualism and Harry Potter
Is Judaism against mediums, fortune tellers, witches, sorcery , etc? I was told that this was a problem and that it was in the Old Testament. Is this true? I mean I love Harry Potter books and fantasy/sci-fi. If this…