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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Purpose Of Life
I’m writing a program for my students about the meaning of life. I remember hearing of explanation of the purpose of life as: 1. Each jew is given a certain area of the earth in which they have to protect…
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Games, movies and music
I want to know the Torah’s view on virtual violence that is shown in today’s computer games and movies. Although no actual violence is done is it permitted by the Torah ? Even the rap songs and other music use…
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Was Jesus a Prophet?
I want to know was Jesus a prophet? And could you give me some brief and concise information on him, and how he relates to Judaism in the Talmud, etc.. I don’t know anything about him, and I thought it…
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The Afterlife
Do Orthodox Jews believe in the afterlife? Like heaven/hell, resurrection)? Answer: Thanks for asking such an important question. First, let’s deal with how you worded the question. You asked if “Orthodox” Jews believe in afterlife. There are not two, three,…
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To emulate G-d
In Judaism, we are encouraged to emulate G-d in many ways. We rest on Shabbat because G-d rested, seek justice as G-d is just, etc. Can you help me find verses in the Torah that urges us to manifest G-d’s…
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Difficulties with belief
There are many things in the Torah that I have trouble accepting and believing. I don’t think it’s likely that I could talk myself into believing these things, and yet I’m not looking for excuses. So, what’s a Jew to…
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Written Torah
Why is it important that we have a written Torah that is written according to very specific rules with all copies being exactly the same? One of the beautiful things about the Hebrew language is that each and every letter…
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Jesus not Messiah – short answer
Please tell me where the claim that Jesus is the Messiah can be refuted in the Torah. Thanks There are a host of reasons why we understand that Jesus was *not* the Messiah — because all of the things, *all*…
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A practicing Jew
I love G-d and am clear that G-d is in my life. We were discussing being Jewish and my daughter said we weren’t practicing Jews. We thought we were. We do not belong to a temple for five years. The…