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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What Does Heaven Look Like?
I’m working on a sketch project in which we are being asked to create an image of what we think “the gates of Heaven” look like. Being Jewish, I am interested in contemplating this question from Jewish perspective. What can…
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Prozbul and Amending Jewish Law
What is a Prozbul, and why is it so controversial? The Prozbul is a notification and partial transfer of authority to a Rabbinic Court, concerning money which is owed to the person writing the Prozbul. The writer says that he…
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Personal Torah Study Curriculum
What is the traditional order that a person needs for the study of Judaic Studies (Torah, Prophets, Midrash, Talmud etc.) during a person’s life? Well, your question has both theoretical and a practical applications. First, the theory. The Talmud (Kiddushin…
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Spirit of the Law
In various political discussions there has been a debate over which is more important, obeying the letter of the law, or obeying the spirit of the law. I’ve wondered what Judaism has to say about this, but I couldn’t find…
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Belief in the Torah
Why should you believe in a book written, in part at least, by a “human handâ€?? I agree with you completely: if the written Torah is even partly of human origin then we are not doing ourselves any service by…
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Acquiring Faith
How can you achieve what’s proven to be an elusive faith in G-d (especially in light of all the terribly difficult times Jews have lived through)? How to acquire faith…that’s the million dollar question. I’m sure you won’t be surprised…
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Religion as an Excuse for Cruelty
How can you take religion seriously if it’s so often used as an excuse for cruelty and evil? That religion is sometimes used to justify vile behavior is an undeniable truth. But you can’t necessarily judge Judaism (or any religion)…
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Music, TV, and Moving Towards a Religious Life
I am in my early thirties and just recently started my journey of becoming a more observant Jew i.e., wearing Tzitzit, Yarmulke, attending services, Torah study, etc. However, there are certain issues that I need immediate help with: What type…