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Question of the Week: Palm Reading and Horoscopes

Question of the Week:
What is Judaism’s take on looking into our future? I’ve always been under the impression that it is forbidden for us to consult with spiritual ‘mediums’, but more and more I’m hearing of people who are paying big money to find out what their future may hold. Is it possible to know [...]

Israel’s Relationship with God

By Rabbi Yisroel Blumenthal
It wasn’t always this easy to be a Jew in a Christian country. In the 21st century, the Church’s age-old desire for the soul of the Jew can only find expression in the realm of the discussion. One of the few weapons that remain in the arsenal of the missionary is the [...]

Jesus In The Talmud

Jesus In The Talmud
Written by Gil Student
Bastard
Harlot
Died Young
Balaam
Beginning
Conclusion
Historians
Jesus in Hell

The Accusation
Insults Against Blessed Mary, Sanhedrin 106a
. Says Jesus’ mother was a whore: “She who was the descendant of princes
and governors played the harlot with carpenters.” Also in footnote #2 to
Shabbath 104b it is stated that in the “uncensored” text of the Talmud
it is [...]

Critical Thinking and the Talmud

By Rabbi Bentzion Kravitz
In August 2000, Senator Joe Lieberman was selected as the nominee for Vice President of the United States of American by Al Gore. The entire nation buzzed about Senator Lieberman’s selection because his was the first Jewish nominee for the second highest office of the United States.
Every Talk Radio show I tuned [...]

Question of the Week:

Question of the Week:
My brother is losing his fight for life. The chemotherapy treatment has not worked, and I need to say goodbye to him. I cannot accept his death, he is so young and I love him so much. Can you help me to accept this pain in my heart?
Answer:
I feel for [...]

18 Principles of Faith

Based on the Thirteen Principles of Faith formulated by the Rambam in his Commentary on the Mishnah (tractate Sanhedrin 10:1).

God as One vs. The Trinity

Judaism maintains that although certain beliefs may be permissible for non-Jews, they are not acceptable for Jews.

The Jewish View of Satan

Does Judaism believe in Satan? Was he a fallen angle?

Jews as God’s Chosen People

What does “chosen” mean anyway? Why should I be different than any one else?

Sin, Atonement and Salvation

Will the messiah be the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of the world. Are born condemned and that without the practice of animal sacrifices we cannot atone for their sins. Explore what Judaism has to say.