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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Interpreting signs
I beleive in signs. However, I have been reluctant to interpret signs, rather I’ve chosen to approach signs as a kind of “reassurance” if you will. By reassurance I mean that there is a reassurance that all is well, there…
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Rabbis
What are Rabbi’s and what do they do? A Rabbi is a person who has devoted their life to serving G-d and being his instrument to serve and teach and lead G-d’s people. In order to become a Rabbi, a…
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Personifying G-d
I had a discussion with a friend of mine about ‘What G’d is’. I told him that you can’t describe G’d in human terms. It’s something spiritual, it’s the perfection. I also told him, that the first thing that G’d…
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When was the Torah written
When was the Torah written? How long did it take. Please present sources. The Talmud in Bava Basra (14b) discusses whether the entire Written Torah was given to Moses on Mount Sinai, or only the first section describing things that…
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Passover today ….and tomorrow
I understand that the story of Pesach (Passover) is a story of redemption. It is also the ultimate demonstration of HaShem’s (G-d’s) committment to the patriachs and their decendents. Please explain the future significance of the commandment to “keep the…
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In the “image of G-d”
Does a Nazi fall into the category of “tzelem elokim” (status of being created in the image of G-d) or has he lost that part of his being that would allow that category to apply to him? The question you…
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Heaven and Hell
I know that Jews believe in Heaven, but is it said in Jewish text that there is a hell? Answer: Thank you for your question. Jews believe in an afterlife, and in fact that afterlife is the main purpose of…
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TV-less home
I am a single parent and I pursue studies twice a week in the evenings during which time I have to leave my 15 and 10 year old at home alone. I am getting rid of the TV because it…
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Volunteer Work
Does the Torah mention anything about the importance of volunteering one’s time to their community? One’s assets, including time, are amongst the many things one can and is required to contribute. In our liturgy before the Mussaf service on Shabbat…