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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Always Be Thankful
How does one in good conscience give thanks for the good fortune and bounty of one’s life if they were gained historically through the pain suffering and misfortune of others? Answer: Thanks for asking this great question. We live on…
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Spiritual Gifts
In Christianity there are specific gifts of the Holy Spirit ie: Wisdom, Understanding, Council, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord (see Isaiah 11:2). Also,we understand that the Spirit of God bestows additional gifts ie: prophecy, administration, giving, leadership,…
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6 Million Kedoshim
Please define the term Kedoshim in reference to the memory of the six million who died in the holocaust. Answer: Kedoshim means sanctified ones. Meaning that one who dies because he or she is Jewish is sanctified to an extremely…
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Tikun Olam
What does Tikun Olam mean? Answer: Tikun Olam means to fix the world. It is used in the prayer of Aleinu in which we ask G-d to rid the world of idol worship and polytheism which is a source of…
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Equality
Is equality one of the main principles of Judaism? Answer: Could you explain what you mean by equality? Do you mean equality in the legal sense (“One law there shall be for the homeborn [the native Israelite, or person born…
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Jewish Business Secrets
I know Jews excel in business. What is the secret that makes this possible? Nations that associate with Israel get blessed. How can my country get association with Israel. We need the Jews to teach us business wisdom and have…
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Breaking a Bad Habit
How should a person stop a bad habit that is very difficult to stop? Answer: Thank you for your excellent question. You already have taken the first and most difficult step in beating any bad habit, and that is admitting…
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How to Love G-d
Can you please guide me how we can love God? Of course I like Him but I want to know how should we work on living only for Him? Answer: What a thoughtful and insightful question! The fact that you…