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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Fear of Death
I have had an increasing fear of death. I am terrified of the idea of my life and memories being extinguished after my short time on this earth has ended. I am 40 now and am looking back on what…
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Half Jewish
My fathers family is Jewish, my mothers family is catholic and protestant. But Neither of my parents believe in organized religion. I had a Bris (Circumcision) and became a Bar-Mitzvah, but often I hear that I cannot be Jewish because…
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A Jew who wasn’t raised Jewish
If following the female bloodline in a family which is Jewish, would a granddaughter who’s grandmother was jewish on her mother’s side still be considered Jewish in a strict sense? Yes, 100%, according to my definition, even if she wasn’t…
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No Pain, No Gain
What is the whole idea of “no pain no gain” in Judaism. Meaning, the more effort, the more sacrifice you make for G-d, the better off you are, the better off you become. Is this true in Judaism? Is it…
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Managing Self Improvement
How do keep improving your character traits without losing hope or getting frustrated? Thank you for your question. Unfortunately the feelings you are expressing are all too common. It is a little difficult to respond to your question with specific…
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Kabbala Center
What is wrong with going to a Kabbalah center? thank you very much.. If Kabbala is studied under a teacher who is not sufficiently knowledgeable in the subject there are some critical dangers. These dangers are not necessarily because you’ll…
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Introduction to Judaism
What resources or commentaries would you suggest to me to help me gain a better understanding and appreciation for the bible, or torah. I wish to avoid the “party lines”, so to speak, of Jewish and Christian belief/denomimation factions and…
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Visitation of the Sick
It seems to me that visitation of the sick must not be as simple as I perceive it to be. Are there any guidelines in Jewish Law? Thank you for your question. There is actually an entire chapter in the…
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Human Suffering – Some Resources
The Jewish scriptures give no satisfactory explanation for human suffering. I wanted to hear your view on the matter. Answer: Hi! I guess it depends on what you mean by “satisfactory”. No explanation will make the suffering go away. But…