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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Judaism Passed Through the Mother
What is the reason that a son of a non-Jewish woman and a Jewish father is not considered Jewish? The Talmud (Kidushin 68b) traces the source of this law to Deuteronomy 7:3-4. This verse specifies that intermarrying with non-Jews is…
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The Criterion for the Messiah
What are the conditions that need to be fulfilled that announce the coming of Moshiach (the Messiah)? What happens when he comes? I’m not sure that there is one simple answer to your question. The Talmud (mostly in the last…
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Purpose of Creation
Did G-d create the universe and all that it is for the sole benefit and use of mankind or more specifically, for the Jewish people? If the answer is for the Jew’s benefit, then what is it that separates Jews…
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The Torah and the Oral Law
What are the differences between the Jewish Bible, the Torah, and Talmud? And what are the origins of each? When Moses received the Torah from G-d, there were two parts to it – the written law and the oral law.…
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“He died for our sins”
The notion that Jesus died for our sins is based on the sacrifice system and sacrifice is atonement of sin. What’s your opinion? Isn’t the sacrificial system, mentioned in many chapters of Torah, more important or valid than other duties…
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The Oral Law
What was the oral law that was given to Moses along with the written Torah ? Did it contain instructions about when a particular law was to be applied or did it contain another set of laws that were so…
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Euthanasia
Hi, why is euthanasia not permitted in Judaism? The short answer to your question is that, simply put, our bodies and lives are not our own to decide to do with them what we please. We have been entrusted with…
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Gambling
What is Judaism’s stance on gambling and playing cards ? Is it allowed just for the sake of fun? Thanks for your time. The problem with gambling is twofold. One is that the gambler is not occupied productively which goes…
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Studying Torah
This may seem like a stupid question, but what is “studying Torah”? Is it just reading it, looking at the commentary, or just learning about Torah related things? Am I studying Torah by reading this website if it is for…