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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Wealth and Poverty
What is the meaning of Proverbs 10:15 – “The wealth of a rich man is his fortress of strength; the ruination (or terror) of poor men is their poverty.” The simple meaning of the verse is that a man’s wealth…
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The “Original Sin”
If Adam is the one who did what G-d had forbade him to do, why then do we all have to suffer for what Adam did? Isn’t it true we are all accountable for our own “sins”? Answer: In fact,…
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Global Warming
Is there an offical stand on global warming in the jewish faith? No, not per se. We do have official stands on ecology in general; the general principle is that we are commanded to be good custodians of the earth.…
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Slavery and Selling Your Daughter
Can you please explain me Judaism’s stance on slavery? If the Torah stands for freedom and liberty why were laws regarding slavery given? I also want to know how were the slaves being treated? I know the native slaves were…
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Satan, Servant of G-d
If Jews do not believe in the devil, who was the serpent that tempted Eve with the fruit from the tree of knowledge? Most Christians accept the serpent as Satan. Hi! Interesting question. I don’t think it’s correct that we…
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Cloning I
Is cloning moral, allowed, and/or disallowed by the terms of Judaism? Great question! Only I’m afraid I may not have a great (or at least a full) answer. The truth is we don’t know today whether the cloning of people…
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Unchanging Standards of Modesty
What kind of clothing was normal for the Hebrew men and women before the Torah was given? After the Torah, what kind of clothing was generally worn (by men and women)? Why should such regulations apply for all times and…
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Terminal Illness and the Afterlife
A friend of mine is very ill with cancer and she does not have a lot of faith. I want to explain to her the Jewish view on heaven. Thank you very much! Answer: Exactly how you should present this…
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The World to Come
What is the modern Jewish thinking about afterlife? Afterlife is a subject that deserves a tremendous amount of time to delve into and understand. I will try to convey some of the basics of Jewish belief on this matter, but…