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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Jewish Message to the World
I’m preparing a presentation on “The Jewish Message To the World”. Could you suggest a place i might look that would facilitate me doing this? You have asked an interesting question. It seems clarifying our message to the world is…
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Amalek and the Messiah
I know that one of Moshiach’s (Messiah) tasks is to rid the world of the nation of Amalek. Up until recently I understood this to be a literal killing of a nation who has always been our arch enemy. Recently,…
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The Writing of the First Torah
Where and when was the first Torah written? In what form? Did Moses write the Torah in the form of a diary of events as they happened? Answer: There are two different opinions in the Talmud. One is that the…
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Economic Challenges
What are the economic challenges faced by the Jews? If you have the assets the challenge is not to forget that they come from G-d and must be used in accordance with His designs. If you don’t have the assets…
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The Only True Torah
Where in the bible does it say the Torah is the only true Torah? I was asked this question by someone and I am shamed I was unable to give a response. The answer, typically, is not so simple. In…
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Who’s a Levi and Who’s a Cohain
The Torah tells us that Aaron and his sons (The descendants of Levi) are the priests. Then, why are the Cohains known as priests? Only Aaron and his sons were chosen to be priests from among all of the tribe…
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Risking Your Life
What does Jewish law have to say about risking one’s life? Thank you for your question. It isn’t clear whether you are referring to individuals taking risks privately, or to save the lives of others. Without a doubt, Jewish law…
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Leap of Faith
Does Judaism require a leap of Faith? Both Christianity and Islam require a leap of faith in order to believe, but this is an anathema to Judaism. We base our belief on a priori evidence and reason, in the same…
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G-d’s Hate
If G-d is Love how can He hate as the Bible says he does? Is it wrong to hate sin? One who is tolerant of evil undermines his own goodness. If G’d did not hate injustice, bribery and cruelty, one…