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 is Torah?
Is the Torah like the bible for Jewish people? The short answer to your question is yes. Actually, the Bible or the Old Testament (not “the new testament”) is the translation of the Torah. The Torah, given by G-d, to…
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Time in the Next World
I’ve heard that the maximum amount of time one spends in Hell is 12 months. How is time related to a world that is beyond time? I’ve also heard that whatever you do in this world lives with you infinitely…
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Torah Study Methods
I was wondering what is the best and most effective way to study Torah? Is it traditional to read out loud to oneself, or should I read quietly and meditate on each passage? While some people prefer to study quietly…
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Obesity
Is it a sin to be fat? We are commanded to protect our health as much as we can. Thus, we need to make an effort to keep our weight within a healthy range.
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Fate and Existentialism
I was wondering what the overall Jewish belief is in relation to fate and existentialism. Is the belief that G-d has a plan for everyone and our fate is left in his hands? Or that we humans are responsible for…
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Your Purpose
How do we learn our individual purpose in life and what if all that you have strived for, never happens? This is a complex question that we can not really know for sure during our lifetimes. However, essentially, to know…
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Prophecies of the End of Days
Is Ezekiel 38’s fulfillment imminent? Will Ezekiel 37 i.e. “valley of dry bones” follow or precede the coming of age of Ezekiel 38? I don’t think anyone knows the answers to these types of questions. Maimonides says that while many…
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Is Judaism a Religion?
If you had to defend that Judaism is a religion and not a people what would be your main points of discussion? Also, is there anywhere in the Torah that would defend this argument? Shalom. The truth is that Judaism…
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Tolerance
Please advise how best to describe, and provide best examples/sources of, the Jewish aspect on tolerance. There are so many situations and so wide an application. For example, most people would regard intolerance as a vice (or at least regard…