Science and Torah
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Healing through Study?
I have been suffering with chronic medical issues for the past 7 years. It gets worse and then reverts to manageable, but I never feel healthy. What are the Jewish teachings on healing through study? Answer: Our Sages ask the…
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G-d’s Intervention and Heisenberg’s Principle
We know today that our universe, ranging from the weather to the molecules in our body, operate by definite (mathematical) laws. Therefore, everything in our world happens because of these physical laws. When we pray for “G-dly intervention”, we assume…
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Astrology
Is astrology biblical? I know that there are several things God intended for good that men have taken and perverted. Is astrology one of those things? Can we actually use the stars, sun, moon, constellations, etc., for “signs” as God…
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How did all the animals fit in Noah’s Ark?
How did all the animals fit into the Teyva (lit. box, known as Noah’s Ark)? Answer: Is it clear that there wasn’t enough room? The ark was really big. But if you’re right and there wasn’t, maybe it was miraculous.…
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Science and Torah Cannot Conflict
Judaism believes that the Jewish calendar begins at the time Adam is created on the 6th day (because time is for people). Currently this time is 5770 years, the Jewish year. How does Judaism reconcile civilizations around the world that…
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Cloning II
What is the Jewish stance on cloning? Answer: It is a bit complicated since, as one might expect, many extrapolations must be made to get from the ancient Rabbinic literature to cloning. Much of what I read was based on…
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A General Perspective on Stem Cell Research, Cloning, Etc
I’m trying to find out info about the Jewish stand with regard to the following related topics: Stem cell research Cloning GMO’s – Genetically Modified Organisms (eg. corn, wheat, cattle and other agricultural organisms). Pharming – Genetically breeding organisms that…
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Emotional Freedom Techniques and Jewish Law
The technique of “tapping” used in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is claimed to release emotional and physical blocks. Is this acceptable in Jewish law? Answer: I don’t see any problem with it. There are many alternative, holistic approaches to our…
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DNA Testing and Praying for Gender of Fetus
I know that you are allowed to pray for a baby to be either a boy or a girl up to 40 days from the moment of conception. It is true that the physical characteristics of the sex of the…