Science and Torah
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Astrology
Is Astrology allowed in Jewish practice? Hi, Thanks for this question. There is a difference between astrology and astronomy. In terms of studying space, stars, and the like (astronomy) Judaism embraces it. To learn about science in general is a…
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Evolution
What does our religion say about the Evolution? What do you answer when people say that they have proof for the evolution? And what about the dinosaurs that they have found bones from? Thank you very much for taking your…
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Rotation of the Sun and Earth
Someone told me that the Torah claims, I don’t know if explicity or implicitly, that the sun travels around the earth. I would appreciate if you can elaborate on what he meant and if there is real substance or reason…
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Evolution, Dinosaurs
How does one reconcile the ideas of random selection, randomness, and evolutionary biology with G-D? I am having trouble coalescing my scientific and religious understandings. Particularly, why create the dinosaurs to wipe them out and when did modern man become…
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Genesis
Do the Jewish accept Genesis as actual fact or parable? When was Genesis written? It is fact that must, like the entire Torah, be interpreted. We believe that the world was created in six days, but what is the meaning…
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Age of the Universe
How old is the Earth? Is science accurate? Jewish years are counted from the end of the first week of creation. (This year is 5766) How old the earth is however, is a serious question and one of major debate…
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Evolution
What is the Jewish explanation of evolution? I am studying Torah beliefs and do believe in G-d but I also understand science and there seems to be merit to humans evolving from millions of years ago. I’m confused knowing that…
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Scientific Proof of Torah
Dear Rabbi, can you please tell me if there exists scientific proof of the Torah? Thank you. Hi, thanks for your question. Yes, there is scientific proof to support the Torah. I recommend reading Genesis and the Big Bang by…