| Subject | Date Asked |
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| adoption | 11/20/2009 |
Q: A friend has joint custody of her niece with the biological father. The mother, a Catholic, passed ...
A: There is nothing in the Jewish tradition that prevents a Catholic from attending Sabbath and holiday ...
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| Funeral services | 10/25/2009 |
Q: My husband died and the funeral was held. A few days later I found out that right after the ...
A: First let me express my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I need some clarification. 1) At the ...
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| sacrifice.... | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I was wondering why it is that the jewish people do not carry out the sacrificial laws in the old ...
A: We can only bring sacrifices on the Altar in the Temple in Jerusalem. We must be in a tahor state ...
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| testament of issachar and test. of dan | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I am trying to locate a couple of verses from the Testament of Issachar, namely: 5:2 and 7:6; and ...
A: I have never heard of these writings until now. I read a few verses after finding it with a quick ...
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| Attendance at Pilgrimage Festivals | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I have a question about the pilgrimages made during the first and/or second Temple periods. It is my ...
A: It is a pleasure to talk about Torah and your questions have been very relevant and interesting. ...
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| Attendance at Pilgrimage Festivals | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I have a question about the pilgrimages made during the first and/or second Temple periods. It is my ...
A: Anyone who was able to make the trip was required to go, even children as long as they could walk up ...
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| How to Explain David's Killings in War | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I am teaching a class in Tehillim. Today we were discussing Psalm 120 and when we got to v.7 where ...
A: When the Jewish people became a nation and waged war against idol worshippers, it wasn't like the ...
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| shalom to Israel | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I'm interested in knowing when man first started to keep time,in years.Did the calender begin b.c. ...
A: I don't know there is a set number of years that makes up a generation; it appears that in our times ...
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| date calender began | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I'm interested in knowing when man first started to keep time,in years.Did the calender begin b.c. ...
A: Adam was created 5769 years ago. He lived for 930 years. The Torah lists the leaders in each ...
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| Exodus 9:6 | 5/10/2009 |
Q: Does the "all" in this verse mean "everything" in the Hebrew? As you know, Egyptian cattle continue ...
A: The word in Hebrew is indeed "all" and your question is a valid one. One commentary explains that ...
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| Living rules | 4/16/2009 |
Q: My friend (reformed Jew) has lost his lease and would like to rent a room from an orthodox female ...
A: Every Jew must abide by Torah law, just because he chooses to be reform does not absolve him from ...
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| meaning of honor | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Please give me the root meaning of the OT use of honor, as in Deut. 15:16. I would also appreciate ...
A: I don't see the word honor in Deut 15:16, could it be that my verses differ in arrangement from ...
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| conversion | 3/16/2009 |
Q: shalom.iam sharon from india.i was circumcised recently by an unauthorised person.and i came to know ...
A: First of all, I am not a Rabbi. Secondly, this cannot be done via the internet, you must get in ...
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| Sin Offering | 3/5/2009 |
Q: What was the significance of the Female goat as opposed to the male goat? Why not all males?
A: Nachmanides says that the sin-offering is to seek reconciliation with G-d by giving Him a gift. The ...
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| halal or yalal | 3/4/2009 |
Q: On 1/16/2006 a woman asked you why the Hebrew word הֵילֵל or ...
A: You are right, there are no reference in Tanach for hll as "shine" or 'light' other than the three ...
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| a question on the law..... | 2/5/2009 |
Q: what is considered the jewish difference between an omen, and a sign from G-d? thanks! pete
A: Do you mean to ask when does an omen not originate from G-d? Or do you mean to ask what is the ...
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| leviticus... | 1/13/2009 |
Q: in leviticus it is pointed out that one must not seek out spiritists, but what if one is diagnosed ...
A: It's obvious that the 'seeking out' refers to the performing of the calling the spirits. If such a ...
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| In Isaiah... | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I am reading a passage which talks of how "a ruler will rise from Bethlehem." Am i right in ...
A: The Hebrew word 'moshel' does not mean oppressor but ruler. It refers to the Messiah who will ...
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| Halacha on converts | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Is there a halacha that says a person who converted to authentic orthodox Judaism cannot marry a ...
A: I assume you mean the person the convert met is Jewish? I never heard of a halacha that a ...
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| Messiah | 12/26/2008 |
Q: sir, I am a Christian who is curious to find out about Orthodox Jewish theology concerning the ...
A: No. It is unthinkable to ascribe any physicality to G-d. For Isaiah 9:5-6, please see my response ...
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| cohen convert marriage | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I'm emailing to get your advise on a matter which I need some guidance on a situation I'm facing in ...
A: 1st. I am not a Rabbi. 1) The marriage takes effect even if it is prohibited; the woman would ...
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| G'd | 11/3/2008 |
Q: Where did G'd come from?
A: We know it is impossible for a human to know what G-d is. The very concept "coming from" does not ...
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| Suicide and Judaism. | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if perhaps you had some knowledge on the amounts of suicides carried out by ...
A: I know of only two people I heard of in my personal life that committed suicide and I am 43 years ...
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| Other religions | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I live in the UK where there is a currently a large and growing muslim population. Their culture is ...
A: I am not a Rabbi. Here is Answers.com's definition of racism: 1. The belief that race accounts for ...
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| Deuteronomy 34:10 | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Deuteronomy 34:10 "Since then, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to ...
A: I can't take the books out this very moment but from memory I can say the translation sounds right. ...
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| a question on the Torah | 9/4/2008 |
Q: "Since then, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face, who did all ...
A: I don't look at him as an impostor, certainly not a false god. Simply because I never heard that he ...
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| deuteronomy 32:8 | 8/26/2008 |
Q: "When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when he divided all mankind, he set up ...
A: It refers to the days of the tower of Babel when mankind sinned and deserved to be destroyed but G-d ...
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| Isaiah prophecies | 8/18/2008 |
Q: Chapter 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon ...
A: http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/15940/showrashi/true/jewish/Chapter-9.htm If you can ...
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| Hebrew custom | 8/18/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me the significance of placing the hand under the thigh while making an oath?
A: The meaning is the male organ. (The following are thoughts of my own or perhaps from studies I did ...
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| Isaiah prophecies | 8/10/2008 |
Q: Chapter 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon ...
A: Your translation of Isaiah 9:5-6 is incorrect: "For a child has been born to us, a son has been ...
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| Musical instruments | 8/1/2008 |
Q: The musical instruments used in the temple, was this started by David?
A: The Leviites played instruments by command of G-d to Moses. The Temple was not built until after ...
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| dont worry, me email is a joke. | 7/15/2008 |
Q: i am currently a 20 year old male of Japanese descent living in the UK and have been trying my ...
A: I will assume the joke is limited to the first part and that your question at the end is a real one. ...
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| honour your mother and father | 7/2/2008 |
Q: How do orthodox Jewish children honour their mother and father?
A: The direct meaning of this command is to serve one's parents, not provide for them. If they ask for ...
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| Torah | 7/1/2008 |
Q: Shalom, I am studying Isaiah 53 and need help with interpretation. Who is Isaiah referencing here? ...
A: The gender is in the masculine because it refers to "my servant", ie. Israel. Rashi (a commentary, ...
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| The Talmud | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I read Israel Shahak's book "Jewish History, Jewish Religion, the Weight of Three Thousand Years"... ...
A: I think you once submitted a question to me regarding this Shahak fellow which I felt uncomfortable ...
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| solomon, | 5/2/2008 |
Q: a christian man has told me that Solomon had 700 wives and 500 concubines, allowing them to worship ...
A: There are flaws in your logic. Why would G-d delude one nation any more than two? G-d did not ...
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| "J" Name | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Thanks a lot for asking me not to spell out the "J" name in my communication. I wish I could ...
A: G-d has many Names which describe the manner in which G-d reveals Himself to man. In addition, the ...
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| I AM THAT I AM | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I would appreciate very much if you please inform me whether the rendering of the name "IAM THAT I ...
A: It is inappropriate for me to comment on non-Torah writings as they distort the Torah. When our ...
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| I AM THAT I AM | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I would appreciate very much if you please inform me whether the rendering of the name "IAM THAT I ...
A: There are several interpretations. First of all the exact translation is "I will be that I will ...
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| solomon, | 4/28/2008 |
Q: a christian man has told me that Solomon had 700 wives and 500 concubines, allowing them to worship ...
A: I am not a Rabbi. It is correct that King Solomon had many wives and I don't know the exact number. ...
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| Seder | 4/21/2008 |
Q: A question came up at the Seder yesterday: Why do we lean to the left as opposed to the right at the ...
A: There are two reasons, 1) leaning on the right side is an impediment to the use of the right arm ...
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| Hebrew Canon | 3/13/2008 |
Q: Good day! I am a Christian interested in the subject of the canon of scripture. How is it that the ...
A: As it is written in the Torah, Moses wrote the Torah in hebrew and gave it to his tribe and ...
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| When is the true Adar | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I have been asking just about everybody for about a month why we primarily celebrate Purim in Adar ...
A: I don't have a definite answer yet. I suspect it may be a difference in opinion. There are two ...
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| convertion from reform to orthodox | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I am an orthodox jew with Israeli nationality. I was married by a military rabbi whilst I was in ...
A: I am not a Rabbi and I know nothing about United Synagogue. From a pure technical point of view ...
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| God's Hobson choice | 1/1/2008 |
Q: God commands Moses to order Pharoh to free the slaves. After 6 plagues the Torah states that God ...
A: This would imply that Jews only shokle on Shabbos, which we all know not to be the case. But all ...
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| God's Hobson"s choice | 12/30/2007 |
Q: God commands Moses to order Pharoh to free the slaves. After 6 plagues the Torah states that God ...
A: Our Rabbis ask this question and they answer, because Pharao opposed G-d and acted wickedly, he ...
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| marriage | 12/11/2007 |
Q: According to the Torah, how do we know when we are living according to what God wants us to? Ex., a ...
A: For as long as she is still married to her husband she cannot be with any other man. It is very ...
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| What is the meaning of Shiloh and this prophecy? | 12/9/2007 |
Q: my name is Joe. I just want to thank you for answering all of our questions. I was just wanting to ...
A: Shiloh refers to the Messiah who is a descendant of Yehuda and who is a king of the Jews. The "rod" ...
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| inter-faith dialogue | 11/25/2007 |
Q: 1. How do you define inter-faith dialogue? 2. Have you or your congregation taken part in any ...
A: 1. not sure what you mean, it is probably defined in a dictionary 2. I am not a Rabbi as per my bio ...
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| Daniel 9:25 | 11/9/2007 |
Q: Shalom Mr. Rosenblum, Among Jewish theologians it is commonly suggested that the 70 weeks of Daniel ...
A: The Written Torah has no vowelization but cannot be read without vowels. It is obvious that the ...
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| Jesus | 11/8/2007 |
Q: briefly speaking , I fancy and respect the Jewish nation , their great achievements , magnificent ...
A: The Romans killed him, not the Jews. He was sentenced to death in a Jewish court for severe sins. ...
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| Satan | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I (a Christian) understand that Judesm regards Satan as an angel of God. Judging by Job, Satan's job ...
A: That is correct. That is Satan's job and he is an angel. It is not entrapment. Rather it serves ...
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| Talmud | 10/24/2007 |
Q: "Hi, I read the book Jewish History, Jewish Religion, the Weight of Three Thousand Years, by ...
A: The reason I took so long to answer is because it is really outside my realm of expertise to do such ...
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| Head bobbing | 10/10/2007 |
Q: Why do men bob their heads during prayer? What is the signficance of this custom, please? Thank you ...
A: Jews sway (their bodies) during prayer. What you're seeing is not bobbing the head but the body ...
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| Conversion | 9/24/2007 |
Q: Please help I'm a lost soul. I have been doing my conversion through Temple Shalom for the last year ...
A: First of all I am not a Rabbi and not qualified to address your issue. I have no knowledge of what ...
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| Yirmeyahu | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I've been reading the book of Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah) and I have seen so many things that you could ...
A: The words in Jer 24:5 are out of order and must be understood as follows: "...like these good figs ...
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| Yirmeyahu | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I've been reading the book of Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah) and I have seen so many things that you could ...
A: It is always good to ask a qualified Rabbi. But that is not what I meant. You did not ask ...
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| Wailing Wall | 9/15/2007 |
Q: What is the significance of Jewish men bobbing their heads at the Wailing Wall ?
A: Jews sway (their bodies) during prayer. What you're seeing is not bobbing the head but the body ...
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| Yirmeyahu | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I've been reading the book of Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah) and I have seen so many things that you could ...
A: It is impossible to interpret the exact intent of the Tanach by the words themselves. We must rely ...
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| Blood atonement | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I have been raised in a christian household and have always been taught that HaShem set up the ...
A: The act of bringing sacrifices, specifically the blood, cannot be removed from the process, see Lev. ...
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| Altar | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Q- Were all the altars built for Hashem the same and what was the reason for “no tool” to touch it? ...
A: Shemot 20:22 says that a sword will defile the altar. The Altar of the Tabernacle was made of wood, ...
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| Raisin Cakes? | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Q- Hosea 3:1 says... "The L-RD said to me, "Go again, love a woman loved by another, and an ...
A: It is not "loved by another" but rather "who was loved by another". The meaning is: In the past ...
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| A decree about how to treat one's children? | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I hope that this is not a case where "one fool can ask a question that a thousand sages cannot ...
A: 1. Treating children appropriately falls into the category of treating others appropriately. Love ...
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| Veil | 8/22/2007 |
Q: Q- Re: Bereshith 24:65 For she [had] said unto the servant, What man [is] this that walketh in the ...
A: The veil was an act of modesty. She was about to meet a strange man. When Isaac brought her into ...
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| sex and premarital sex | 8/21/2007 |
Q: i am 49 and my boyfriend is 44. we are both currently christians. he is studing the torah and would ...
A: No problem at all. Becoming a Jew is a very big adjustment and a huge responsibility. It requires ...
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| sex and premarital sex | 8/18/2007 |
Q: i am 49 and my boyfriend is 44. we are both currently christians. he is studing the torah and would ...
A: I am not a Rabbi. From what I know, if both partners are not Jewish and committed to each other, ...
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| His blood? | 7/31/2007 |
Q: Q- Who is this talking about????? Re: Zech 9:7-10 And I will take away his blood out of his mouth, ...
A: It's talking about the Philistines mentioned in the verse before. The meaning is that the P. will ...
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| Sarai | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I was reading about the visit of the angels to Abraham under the Oaks of Mammre and about Sarai's ...
A: Don, It is inconceivable to think of Sarah as anything but faithful. Our ancestors lived ...
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| Paid for it | 7/24/2007 |
Q: Q-Regarding 2 Chronicles 36:14-17 1-Can you tell me “why” ALL the people had to pay because the ...
A: 1.The people sinned and the leaders had the power to correct them but failed to do so; the offense ...
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| sacrifice | 7/20/2007 |
Q: The sacrifices and offerings were law passed down to Moses, since the temple is gone, how are the ...
A: Since we don't have an Altar now, we are exempt from bringing sacrifices just like you guessed. The ...
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| Vision | 7/9/2007 |
Q: Q-In reference to the Daniel 9 vision, do you know what the date of “King Agrippa’s Reign” (the ...
A: I don't see a reference to the descrution of the 1st Temple, only the destruction of the 2nd Temple. ...
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| A Whoring 3 | 7/6/2007 |
Q: What does Vayikra 17:7 mean? “And they shall no more offer their sacrifices unto devils, after ...
A: I don't know views from other beliefs. Our Rabbis say that demons have been encountered. I learned ...
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| Conflict? | 7/2/2007 |
Q: Re: Numbers 14:18 -Can you tell me how this passage… “He LORD [is] longsuffering, and of great ...
A: The rule is: if the children continue in the wicked ways of their parents, then they can get ...
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| Legitimate Scripture | 6/18/2007 |
Q: Q-Can you tell me...what DEFINES what is legitimate scripture? People normally refer to the entire ...
A: Everything in the Tanach was written by prophets and is a record of their prophecies or Divinely ...
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| role of women in orthodox synogogue | 6/4/2007 |
Q: Why are women totally uninvolved in participating, eg. on the bima, etc.. in the service on ...
A: It is inappropriate for women to perform public religious functions amongst men. But more than ...
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| Purification 2 | 5/21/2007 |
Q: RE: The purification process of the metzora: “Where a person was afflicted with lesions because he ...
A: To translate metzora as a lesion is a close translation. The distinction needs to be made between a ...
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| Purification | 5/17/2007 |
Q: RE: The purification process of the metzora: “Where a person was afflicted with lesions because he ...
A: I know of one gentile who was a metzora because of sin, namely Naaman, see Kings 2 chapter 5. He ...
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| Obedience? | 5/16/2007 |
Q: Q- Re this passage: Why does it say in the latter,... "it is in your mouth and in your heart"? ...
A: I will translate the last verse for you: 'Rather, the matter is very near you, [it is] in your mouth ...
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| Circumcision | 5/11/2007 |
Q: Q-Re Yechezkel 44;9 in part says: “if they have not been circumcised and do not love Hashem…. -Is ...
A: I can try and break down the verse for you: "Any estranged person of uncircumcised heart or ...
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| Impurity? | 5/8/2007 |
Q: Q- According to the Chazon Ish, he says: Torah observant Jews do not go on Temple mount today. ...
A: No, it is us who are impure and are forbidden from entering the holy place in that state. That ...
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| Circumcision | 5/3/2007 |
Q: Q-Re Yechezkel 44;9 in part says: “if they have not been circumcised and do not love Hashem…. -Is ...
A: The verse there needs to be translated a little differently: "Any estranged person of uncircumcised ...
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| Blood atonement | 4/16/2007 |
Q: What is your opinion of the symbolism that blood plays in the sacrifices, i.e., burnt, grain, peace, ...
A: Our Temples were destroyed due to sin. The first Temple was destroyed because of idol worship, ...
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| Blood atonement | 4/15/2007 |
Q: What is your opinion of the symbolism that blood plays in the sacrifices, i.e., burnt, grain, peace, ...
A: A symbol is by definition a representation but not the actual thing itself. Because it is only a ...
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| Blood atonement | 4/14/2007 |
Q: What is your opinion of the symbolism that blood plays in the sacrifices, i.e., burnt, grain, peace, ...
A: The blood is the soul of the creature. We offer the soul of the animal onto the Altar. You must ...
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| Iniquity | 4/5/2007 |
Q: Q-Can you help me understand these Torah passages in connection to each other...are the children ...
A: The verses which indicate that children are punished for the sins of their fathers refer to when the ...
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| About pasover | 3/30/2007 |
Q: What was the role the children play during pasover, and now what do they do during this celebration. ...
A: The Jewish people are obligated to tell the story of the great miracles that occurred during the ...
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| Prophet | 3/30/2007 |
Q: Q-Why isn't there anymore said about the great man that lived Enoch in Jewish History? From reading ...
A: 1) I don't have that information. My guess is that he had students whose spiritual development ...
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| Prophet | 3/28/2007 |
Q: Q-Why isn't there anymore said about the great man that lived Enoch in Jewish History? From reading ...
A: Sorry, sorry. I was talking about Enosh son of Seth father of Kenan. I don't use English names and ...
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| Beard | 3/28/2007 |
Q: Why do Orthodox Jews have huge beard?
A: I have a small beard, some have no beard. There is a commandment in the Torah not to shave the ...
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| Prophet | 3/26/2007 |
Q: Q-Why isn't there anymore said about the great man that lived Enoch in Jewish History? From reading ...
A: The meaning of the verse "then they began calling in the Name of Hashem" is understood as they ...
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| Date | 3/20/2007 |
Q: What year did Moshe lead the children of Israel out of Egypt ANSWER: 1312 BCE The year was 2448 ...
A: I mean 2448 years after creation, not days. The Exodus was 3319 years ago. Take today's year 2007, ...
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| Servant Songs | 3/15/2007 |
Q: Could the 4 Servant Songs of Isaiah be referring also to the “prophets”? ANSWER: What chapter in ...
A: I see a small song in 42:10-13, I saw no song in 53, and I quickly skimmed through the 13 chapters ...
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| Who's speaking 3 | 3/14/2007 |
Q: .I understand. Can you tell me where I can learn more of your statement regarding angels: "Most ...
A: The Midrash says regarding the three angels that visited Abraham that each could only fulfill one ...
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| Who's speaking 2 | 3/13/2007 |
Q: What I mean is…If both are referring to the G-D of Israel..then why the term.. ”G-D directly speaks ...
A: There are many instances in the Torah where G-d does not speak directly but through an angel. G-d ...
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| Offerings | 3/7/2007 |
Q: When I read Mitzvah such as something like this: Leviticus 27:26 "No one shall sanctify it" I ...
A: This verse is about a first born which is dedicated to Hashem as an offering without human decision. ...
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| Hebrew Dragon | 1/29/2007 |
Q: Shalom R.Rosenblum- Can you tell me when the Tanach speaks of the hebrew word "tanniyn"...in these ...
A: According to Rashi this word can mean either snake or Leviathan. It is my feeling that Tanin the ...
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| Torah law | 12/21/2006 |
Q: I was confused about criminal law under the Torah and asked, when Leviticus tells us to stone people ...
A: No, not picking and choosing. Judging requires authority, it requires the power to dominate other ...
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| the laws | 12/21/2006 |
Q: I hope you can answer this. When one reads the laws of Leviticus, it tells us to punish people who ...
A: We are only obligated to execute people under Torah Law when Torah Law is the authority. Since ...
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| love | 12/17/2006 |
Q: It sounds like love of G-d refers to complete devotion to one's actions. You also mentioned ...
A: I mean evil inclination. If someone has agressive feelings, let him become a slaughterer or a Mohel ...
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| love | 12/15/2006 |
Q: what is the concept we have in the Torah about love, we are told to love God, but how can one love ...
A: Maimonides says we cannot be commanded to have an emotion. Instead the Torah commands us to do acts ...
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| Abraham | 12/15/2006 |
Q: Can you help me respond to this criticism a non-religious friend possed to me: "The patriarchs ...
A: You need to ask an expert archeologist and historian, not an ex-yeshiva student like me. This so ...
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| circumcision on the 8th day | 11/25/2006 |
Q: Is there a certain reason in the Torah and other holy scriptures why G-d told Abraham to circumcise ...
A: Our Rabbis teach that G-d had pity on the newborn and wanted him to get stronger. Another opinion ...
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| Jewish People | 11/22/2006 |
Q: I have been associated with Jewish people at many levels over many years, and my experiences have ...
A: Very difficult for me to answer to your satisfaction. On a technical level the Jewish people suffer ...
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| Torah Scroll fragment | 11/18/2006 |
Q: I have recently been given a Torah Scroll fragment. It is alleged to be five hundred years old, and ...
A: I am afraid you're not going to be happy with what I tell you. If this is indeed a column from a ...
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| Various | 11/7/2006 |
Q: Shalom R. Rosenblum Q1- I’ve heard that when a person needs to have a “confirmation” from G-D from ...
A: I am not a Rabbi. I don't have vast knowledge in Torah issues. I just like to work with problems ...
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| Various | 10/25/2006 |
Q: they helped me much! How about these.. Q1) Is there a difference between "atonement" for the ...
A: Q1) Atonement is always for sin, a pure person without any sin does not need atonement. As you ...
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| Various | 10/23/2006 |
Q: Q1- Can you tell me about Be’reshit 12: 3 where it says…. “And in you all the families of the earth ...
A: Q1- Rashi says it means, when one person will bless another (I believe like a father his children), ...
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| Idolatry | 10/20/2006 |
Q: So, making an animal image is okay so long as there is no attribution of deity to it right? And ...
A: Right. Right, if some part of the face is left unfinished even a human bust is ok (missing ear, ...
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| Tanach Reference | 10/19/2006 |
Q: I have three questions....Trying to do a Word study of the phrase "Son of G-d, I find that it only ...
A: Q1 - it refers to an angel that came to protect the 3 people Q2 and 3: I cannot answer any questions ...
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| efrain | 9/27/2006 |
Q: im understood that ordoxs jews dont like jews that come from the lost tribe that comes back home or ...
A: Just the opposite is true. The Torah commands us to love even a gentile who converts to Judaism. ...
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| GOD IS THAT GOD IS | 9/24/2006 |
Q: 1*1=2*0.5=4*0.25=8*0.125=...=infinity*zero ONE is GOD product and geometric middle of ALL and ...
A: I understand your first mathematical equation(s) and I think I have a basic feel of what you're ...
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| Genesis 6:2 | 9/23/2006 |
Q: The phrase "bene ha-elohim" occurs in genesis 6:2 and is usually rendered in English translations as ...
A: The Torah repeatedly says that the so called 'gods' have no powers whatsoever. They cannot see, ...
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| Salt Covenant | 9/18/2006 |
Q: Please give some understanding on the "covenant of salt" Shalom Shalom
A: Salt is a food that never spoils and G-d made a covenant with salt at creation that it would not ...
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| calender | 9/17/2006 |
Q: i know this is not all to do with torah,but i seen another question about the calender,the jewish ...
A: The Jewish calendar is very much a Torah subject. It is the first commandment given to the Jews in ...
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| Paranoha | 9/10/2006 |
Q: This might be just stupid and childish but me and my best friend started a bible study class. In ...
A: The soul belongs to G-d. He gives it to humans and they return to Him alone. The only thing that ...
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| second day | 9/7/2006 |
Q: Rabbi, What do the sages tell us as to why the second day of creation is not called "good"? Thanks.
A: I am not a Rabbi as mentioned in my bio. The work of the second day (the waters) was not completed ...
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| michitza minyan in conservative shul | 9/7/2006 |
Q: I know that there are many othodox minyanim in conservative shuls. Where is the halachic support for ...
A: I am not familiar with this phenomenon. I will say this, if the people are not Torah observant, the ...
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| Selichot | 9/4/2006 |
Q: My book has 7 amd then Erev Rosh Hashannah (8). However, there are only 6 days before Rosh ...
A: We don't say on Shabbat. This year on Thursday we say day 5 and on Friday Erev Rosh Hashana. Days ...
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| fornication today | 9/3/2006 |
Q: According to your knowledge and beliefs what is your stance about fornication today? Do you still ...
A: I had to look up the meaning of fornication, on answers dot com: Sexual intercourse between ...
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| keyl | 8/24/2006 |
Q: Is the El Shad..., or another Name? It's abbreviated simply "El" in the Selechot. Thanks!
A: You mean Hashem Hashem E-l...? That is a verse in Exodus 34:6. E-l means G-d and is not an ...
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| Attribuits | 8/23/2006 |
Q: What are the Three Attribuits of mercy represented by Hashem, Hashem, Elo-im, in the 13 Attribuits? ...
A: According to Rabbeinu Tam in Rosh Hashono 17b [the mercy is effected by not destroying the sinner]: ...
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| May a Jew Enter A Church? | 8/22/2006 |
Q: Where does it say that a Jew may NOT enter a church? Does the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch say this, and ...
A: Good thing I am not a Rabbi (as stated in my bio)! See Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah 139 - 149, ...
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| 10-603 | 8/14/2006 |
Q: David, As always, thank you for your time! What do you believe is the relationship between the ...
A: Rashi (Shemos 24:12) derives from the verse what you suggest that the other 603 commandments are ...
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| Zionism | 8/11/2006 |
Q: The question I wanted to ask you on was on the Torah and Zionism. Some rabbi's say that G-d in the ...
A: There is no prohibition against living in Israel ever. On the contrary it is a positive commandment ...
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| Inclusive Reckoning | 8/8/2006 |
Q: David Rosenblum,I am researching the term "Inclusive reckoning". Is the term "forty days and forty ...
A: I don't think the term per se is used in Torah text so I cannot speak for it. Nevertheless the ...
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| Fig Tree (2) | 8/8/2006 |
Q: David, As I was watering my apple tree last evening, I noticed it had a new stem growing from ...
A: Please revert to my original answer, Tosefta Orla 1:4 and Maimonides in Maaser Sheni 10:19. A new ...
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| Fig Tree (2) | 7/30/2006 |
Q: David, I think the answer is as simple as the fact that the tree trunk is dead and the new branches ...
A: I wouldn't care if you were Rabbi shopping (beside the fact that I am not a Rabbi and therefore do ...
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| Fig Tree (2) | 7/30/2006 |
Q: David, I asked you a question previously about my fig tree. Thought I'd share the other answers I ...
A: It just occurred to me. The Jerusalem OHR (what is OHR?) Rabbi does not agree with me for the same ...
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| no subject | 7/30/2006 |
Q: In Genesis Adam and Eve are told to "be fruitful" and multiply. They are also told not to eat of ...
A: The hebrew root letters for fruit are 'FRJ' which happens to be very closely resembling the word ...
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| Judges | 7/29/2006 |
Q: David Judges, chapter 11 tells of Jephthah, who went off to fight the Ammonites, he promised the ...
A: 1. The vow was for the first 'thing' he would meet, not necessarily a person. He never intended to ...
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| understanding the Messiah | 7/17/2006 |
Q: Can you please tell me the current Jewish understanding of the Messiah and how we will be able to ...
A: I cannot answer your question entirely because I find it difficult to research sources. If the ...
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| Rape in Judaism | 7/14/2006 |
Q: Is a rape victim required to forgive a rapist in Judaism? How much of a crime is rape seen in ...
A: By Torah Law the rapist is obligated to pay the girl/woman and marry her. It is almost ...
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| trees | 7/14/2006 |
Q: I have a question. I purchased a fig tree and planted it last year. Remarkably, it bore figs. This ...
A: A Rabbi must be consulted. The principle is, if your trees are considered a new plant then their ...
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| Daniel | 7/9/2006 |
Q: I have a good understanding of the first sixty nine weeks of Daniel nine. If you could however give ...
A: I have looked up Rashi's explanation of verses 26 and 27 and compiled it for you. Please note, the ...
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| Redemption | 7/4/2006 |
Q: I wonder why we just don't redeem them? So only the Kohanim eat the first borns today? They do not ...
A: I believe redemption on a kosher first-born animal does not work, only humans and non-kosher animals ...
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| Redemption | 7/3/2006 |
Q: ...explains the comparison and contrast of the uses of the term quite well. For the first part of ...
A: If I understand you correctly, by 'legal fiction' you mean that the animal is in reality a sacrifice ...
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| Redemption | 7/2/2006 |
Q: I have a question about the redemption of the first-born. Is this still practiced today with kosher ...
A: First-borns from kosher animals must be brought as a sacrifice unless they develop an imperfection. ...
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| religious rites of Judaism | 6/25/2006 |
Q: explain the significance of religious rites in general within Judaism (600words or under) i cant ...
A: Sometimes rites are interpreted as being ceremonies without purpose. In Judaism everything we do is ...
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| Job | 6/18/2006 |
Q: I have just finished a study of the book of Job. It is a terrifying book for me. Even though Job ...
A: I don't know the book of Job well enough to answer you regarding the behind the scenes warfares. ...
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| prayer | 6/12/2006 |
Q: I am not a Jew, but I am doing some work on Judaism and I am very intrigued as to the spiritual ...
A: Describing spirituality is not my forte, especially my own spirituality. So please forgive me for ...
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| Jurisdiction of Beth Din | 5/31/2006 |
Q: Local Jewish court is subservient, and doesn't want to take a case because of the official involved. ...
A: The discussion about the crooked tax-collector in the Talmud appears in B. Kama 113a. There is no ...
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| Jurisdiction of Beth Din | 5/31/2006 |
Q: Shalom, I have a dispute with a Ukrainian government official, a Jew, and would opt for a ...
A: This is a confusing story. Why can't you present your case to a Jewish court and let them decide ...
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| Dear Rabbi,
Is this an accurate... | 5/31/2006 |
Q: Is this an accurate quote and if so what is the context? Does it refer to Jesus of Nazareth? The ...
A: I am not a Rabbi. Zechariah chapter 12 is talking about future events. According to the Talmud's ...
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| Passover | 4/24/2006 |
Q: I am a little confused about the timing of Passover. Exodus says that the sacrifice and meal was to ...
A: The end of 14th Nissan. Ex. ch. 12 for example. verse 6 tells about keeping the lamb until the ...
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| Calendar | 2/14/2006 |
Q: Feast of Tabernacle is also known as Feast of Booths or possibly harvest. I am sorry for the ...
A: The mistranslation does not lie with you but with the non-Jewish translators. Either way, no ...
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| Milk and meat | 2/13/2006 |
Q: There was an interesting article in the NY Times, February 6th, 2006( "The Word of G-d, as Shaped by ...
A: 1. I don't understand why people who rely on milk and meat are forced to cook one in the other. ...
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| Calendar | 2/8/2006 |
Q: I read your response concerning the months of the calendar and would like to further question the ...
A: Sukkot - 15 Tishrei (Feast of Tabernacle sounds to me like an incorrect translation) Purim - 14 Adar ...
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| Hell | 2/2/2006 |
Q: Rosenblum, My questions are sincere so please take no offense. 1. Is it true that Jewish people ...
A: 1. A person is believed to be in gehinnom (something like hell I guess) for up to a year, possibly ...
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| doors | 1/25/2006 |
Q: I am curious about the fact that certain jewish people have a small strip on the side of all the ...
A: It is called a Mezuzzah and it contains a small scroll of a chapter in the Torah. The Torah ...
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| Ezekiel's Temple | 1/22/2006 |
Q: I was wondering about the prince in the book of Ezekiel. Is he a king, prince, or Messiah that is to ...
A: About the prince in 44:3 (and referred to later as well) there are 3 opinions of which you correctly ...
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| What is the Jewish calender? | 1/19/2006 |
Q: I have been taught to observe the Gregorian calender. However, I donot not know much about the ...
A: The Jewish calendar is based on both the lunar ans solar cycles. The Jewish months correspond to ...
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| Translation question | 1/16/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - An article was brought to my attention, which states that the correct ...
A: I need to make one small correction. The word "hyll" in Isaiah 14:12 is more likely a noun meaning ...
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| Translation question | 1/16/2006 |
Q: An article was brought to my attention, which states that the correct translation of Isaiah 14:12a ...
A: In view of the fact that it was translated by Jonathan ben Uzziel and accepted by all Torah scholars ...
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| Translation question | 1/14/2006 |
Q: An article was brought to my attention, which states that the correct translation of Isaiah 14:12a ...
A: This was an interesting read. The letters "yll" (to me the 'y' is closer to the hebrew 'yud' than ...
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| Jewish law and Noahide law | 1/7/2006 |
Q: ive asked a few people and no one could give me a straightforward answer. My follow up question ...
A: See Rambam, Issurei Bi'ah 12:4-6. It seems that if she comes from a family who has abandoned idol ...
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| Jewish law and Noahide law | 1/3/2006 |
Q: I was learning recently about the Seven Noahide laws, one of which is the prohibition against ...
A: The marriage of a non-Jew has no effect on Jews and therefore the Jewish man in your scenario would ...
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| Peahs | 12/31/2005 |
Q: I am writing a story about a young man who cuts off his peahs in anger. I then realized I don't know ...
A: with a name like yours, Katz, I must assume you're Jewish. It saddends me to notice therefore, that ...
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| jerusalem | 12/5/2005 |
Q: How are you. My question to you is do you know anthing about what some call a "heavenly Jerusalem" ...
A: I found "heavenly Jerusalem" mentioned in the Zohar and the Shelah. I did not see anything about it ...
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| Torah | 12/4/2005 |
Q: How old was Rivka when she died and when did she die, and where is it mentioned in the Torah?
A: She died around the same time as Devorah her nurse, Gen 35:8 when Yacov returned from Lovon in Padan ...
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| blood | 11/23/2005 |
Q: I have a question about the eating of blood. I know that in that God tells Noah not to eat blood ...
A: Very interesting question. Perhaps the translation you're reading is incorrect. Noah was allowed ...
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| marriage status | 11/19/2005 |
Q: Being non Jew I do not know if this would arise in Torah studies! Please can you give me some idea ...
A: From the times of Moses until today the laws have not changed. The rapist of an unmarried girl has ...
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| Ezekiel's temple | 11/16/2005 |
Q: I hope I am not a bother. I have been reading the book of Ezekiel and was surprised at the great ...
A: The Temple described in Ezekiel will be built when the Messiah comes. I never studied Ezekiel but I ...
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| leviticus 7 | 10/30/2005 |
Q: David, I want to thank you in advance for taking my question. I have several questions about the ...
A: The typical Torah study does not delve into the 'why' as much as the 'how'. Basically we cannot ask ...
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| lost tribes | 10/19/2005 |
Q: David I would like to know about the 10 northern tribes that were exiled by the ...
A: The ten tribes are not completely lost. They will be reunited with the rest of Israel when the ...
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| story in the Talmud Yerushalmi | 10/10/2005 |
Q: I have come across a reference to a story in the Talmud Yerushalmi Sanhedrin 6:23c. The story is ...
A: The only thing I found in Talmud Yerushalmi Sanhedrin that remotely resembles what you mention is in ...
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| Tashlich | 9/28/2005 |
Q: Can you give me some thoughts on the tashlich ceremony. I know that with the Rosh Hashanah coming, ...
A: Tashlich is not a command but rather a 'custom' or tradition if you like. It consists primarily of ...
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| Hello David,
I heard of... | 9/22/2005 |
Q: I heard of a concept called "the here and now, but not yet". Now what it is suppose to be is ...
A: Can you provide me with a specific prophecy as an example? My strength is not in global knowledge ...
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| Giving of Torah | 9/16/2005 |
Q: ------------------------- I would really appreciate you looking into exactly what happened. If it ...
A: Nachmanides cites proof from Deut 31:9 that Moses was commanded to write the entire scroll from the ...
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| Resurrection | 8/23/2005 |
Q: Does this mean that all Jews today believe in the physical resurrection, unlike the time of the ...
A: I cannot tell you what every Jew believes. I can tell you that any Torah source quoted to ...
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| Women and headcoverings | 8/1/2005 |
Q: I was wondering what were the laws pertaining to women and headcoverings. Was it law for them in ...
A: The law was given on Mt. Sinai to Moses and is alluded to in the book of Numbers. The rule applies ...
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| judaism | 7/27/2005 |
Q: hI i was wondering if you knew about the bible codes ? I heard somethin on the hostory chanel like ...
A: There is a book called "Bible Codes". I haven't read it and don't know much about it. I think one ...
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| Slavery & the "Ten Commandments" | 7/26/2005 |
Q: Slavery was acceptable at the time of the delivery of the Torah, correct? I believe there are laws ...
A: Since the Torah allows slavery, the orthodox have no issue with it in principle what so ever. ...
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| talmud | 6/15/2005 |
Q: I have read that the Talmud talks about how to treat a women who has a chronic vaginal hemmorrhage. ...
A: In tractate Gittin 68b through 70a the Talmud discusses many ailments and their treatments. Most ...
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| importance | 5/24/2005 |
Q: rosenblum, i would like to ask you questions on the day of sabbath for orthodox jews. first of all ...
A: I don't look at it as being 'stricter'. There is the Torah Law and every individual can choose to ...
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| The Messiah | 4/25/2005 |
Q: I am a Christian with Jewish friends, and I am attempting to understand their faith better. ...
A: The Messiah is the Jewish king who will redeem us Jews from our exile. He will return us to the ...
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| Unleavened Bread | 4/21/2005 |
Q: Can you give me as much information as you have regarding the significance and symbolism of ...
A: I apoligize for my lack of knowledge to give you a complete answer. As per my bio, I am more a text ...
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| Some questions I have | 4/17/2005 |
Q: Nice to hear back from you. Yes I am currently still reading the Tanakh, and have tried to educate ...
A: Sin of Adam and Eve: There no such concept in any Rabbinic writings nor does the Tanakh mention ...
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| Some questions I have | 4/14/2005 |
Q: - Hi David, Thanks for responding to my questions. No I am not Jewish. I am ...
A: Nash, You're obviously a thinking person and I appreciate that. I feel I lack general world ...
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| Some questions I have | 4/14/2005 |
Q: My name is Nash, and I have some questions I was hoping you can help me answer. I am currently ...
A: Are you Jewish? Please let me know. 1) The Laws of the Torah (5 books of Moses) are meant for Jews ...
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| Hello again David,
My question... | 4/12/2005 |
Q: My question today is how many hills is the city of Jerusalem built upon? Thank you for your time.
A: Copied from some internet site: ------------- start of copy -------- In the Pirke de-Rabbi ...
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| Angels | 4/4/2005 |
Q: Some years ago I saw a program on the history channel about Angels and it said that Jewish families ...
A: It probably refers to Genesis 48:16. We individually recite that verse at bedtime, we normally ...
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| Abraham in Judaism | 4/4/2005 |
Q: I am currently writing a paper comparing Abraham in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. I was ...
A: Abraham was a revolutionary. He taught everyone that there is only one G-d. G-d tested Abraham's ...
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| Ezekiel | 3/30/2005 |
Q: I am studying the book of Ezekiel and am scared out of my wits at God's evaluation of Judah. God's ...
A: I have not studied Ezekiel but it is clear we're in a period of anger. I would daresay it is worse ...
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| Torah--resistance | 3/24/2005 |
Q: I am a university student writing a history paper regarding the holocaust. I am writing a section on ...
A: The main goal in such a case is to preserve life. The Torah does not provide specific modes of ...
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| torah | 3/15/2005 |
Q: I have always been taught that the Torah was written by Moses around 1445 BC. I heard my history ...
A: The Torah was written around 1272 BC when Moses died by Moses himself with the knowledge and ...
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| Contraception in Thorah aspect | 3/15/2005 |
Q: please, what do you think of why Onan was killed by G-d, in Genesis 38? Is it due of breaking off ...
A: Onan was killed because he avoided having children by using coitus interruptus. The issue is: ...
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| Philosophical | 3/11/2005 |
Q: I hope this complies: I would be greatly obliged if you could give me a relatively concise ...
A: Not really. It means 'soul'. My take on it always was that it refers to consciousness although I ...
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| Hello dear sir how are you?... | 3/7/2005 |
Q: 11. The christians try to say that this verse is speaking about the Holy spirit mainly speaking in ...
A: The prophet bemoans the fact in chapter 28 that the people have grown decadent and corrupt to the ...
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| Tenth part giving | 3/2/2005 |
Q: Regarding the following passage in Deuteronomy 14:28-29 "At the end of every three years, bring all ...
A: This refers to the 7 year agricultural cycle in Israel. 6 years the ground is worked and tithes ...
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| The year for canceling debts | 2/25/2005 |
Q: "According to Deuteronomy 15:1 I must cancel my debts every 7 years. This commandment is only for ...
A: It is only for Jews and it still applies today. If someone lent money and recorded it on a legal ...
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| Rosh Hashanah | 2/23/2005 |
Q: .. my name is Alexandra and I am a grade 11 student at St.Peters secondary school..I am currently ...
A: If you read my bio you would have noticed I am not the best person to answer such questions. I will ...
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| Hi how are you. i am begginging... | 2/21/2005 |
Q: i am begginging to wish to practice judaism I.e. follow the commandments and laws. I have read the 5 ...
A: To wear a kippa is not a Torah Law. It is not even a Rabinical Law but just a custom that everyone ...
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| Ezekiel 48 | 2/20/2005 |
Q: Curtis Cherry curtisiv@earthlink.net Ezekiel 48 My name is Curtis Cherry, I am 38 years old my ...
A: You obviously spent a lot of time studying these chapters. I have never studied this material. I ...
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| Jewish Midrash | 2/13/2005 |
Q: What does the Jewish Midrash say about the Sin of the Golden Calf and the reason Aaron is not ...
A: Aaron did not participate in the sin. His only purpose was to delay the process in hopes that by ...
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| Hello,
How are you?
I... | 2/12/2005 |
Q: How are you? I have two questions. The first... I would like to know what do the great sages have to ...
A: Michael, I remember your name from previous queries so I am answering you personally. Normally I ...
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| Purim | 1/30/2005 |
Q: I've read the reference you gave and it appears you misunderstood my question. Perhaps I was too ...
A: We never celebrate 2 Purims. That's why I thought you did not mean to ask about Adar 1 and 2. In a ...
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| Purim (s) | 1/25/2005 |
Q: Why 2?
A: In the time of Esther when the miracle happened, the capital Shushan had the celebration on 15 Adar ...
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| Spirit of the Law | 1/22/2005 |
Q: Rabbi, Here's the verse inDE 22:11 "Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and ...
A: You actually hit on a significant point here. The rule when the Torah starts with a generality and ...
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| SACRIFICIAL RITES | 1/21/2005 |
Q: I understood that this sacrificial system applied to all communities and was not exclusively ...
A: Until king Salomon built the first Temple people were able to bring them on their own altar. I am ...
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| Spirit of the Law | 1/20/2005 |
Q: Rabbi: Funny how tradition often falls out on the side of men...he-he...ie definition of adultery. ...
A: Because I enjoy this conversation I will answer partially what I know, quickly. There is a ...
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| The nature of Sin | 1/20/2005 |
Q: I am currently working on a personal project about the nature of Sin. I am the artist and co-author ...
A: Not my forte, but here are my 2 cents: 1) Sin is defined as transgressing G-d's will 2) G-d has ...
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| SACRIFICIAL RITES | 1/20/2005 |
Q: I am agnostic and very interested in religion and have just read throught the Old testament of the ...
A: Since the desctruction of our second Temple in 67 AD we have not brought any sacrifices. We are not ...
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| Spirit of the Law | 1/19/2005 |
Q: Since the only materials they had to make clothing out of when the Law was given were cotton (linen) ...
A: 1. linen is not cotton. **OK, what is it?** ****A common fabric known in the textile industry ...
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| the ten commandments | 12/31/2004 |
Q: one of the commandments tells us not to make any images of any thing in heaven, earth orthe waters ...
A: It is not what I think that matters but rather what the Torah Law states since the basic rules are ...
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| salvation of the Jews | 12/2/2004 |
Q: I am wondering how the Jews, persent and past decades, since they have no Temple or sacrifices ...
A: Is there some forum or network where this question is being circulated? You are not the first ...
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| Morality and Mental Health | 11/18/2004 |
Q: In my analysis of psychology and the torah, I have difficulties understanding how being moral ...
A: Generally speaking the Torah does not restrict any human desires. The Torah just limits it's ...
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| Sabbath Observance | 11/15/2004 |
Q: I was wondering since I may be moving to Sweden soon how I should observe the Sabbath. Much of the ...
A: The best thing is to contact the Orthodox Jewish leadership in the community where you will be ...
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| forgiveness of sins | 11/5/2004 |
Q: I am a Christian and have been taught to bless Jews, G-d's chosen people and to pray for the peace ...
A: G-d in His mercifullnes accepts our prayer instead of sacrifices. The main requirement for ...
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| Noah and Abram | 10/17/2004 |
Q: According to the Torah, Noah lived 350 years after the flood. If you add up the years in Abram's ...
A: I got as far this Shabbos as making the same calculation you did. I am not good with research ...
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| Jewish rites of passage | 9/23/2004 |
Q: Could you please explain to me what is meant by the term 'Shiva'? I have a female Jewish friend who ...
A: Ironically the term shiva means 'seven' referring to the seven (not three) days one is required to ...
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| morality issues | 9/22/2004 |
Q: for my english class i'm responding to an article written by a jewish man. he makes reference to ...
A: It does not say specifically in the Torah that one may not dorm coed. There are multiple laws about ...
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| Torah | 9/21/2004 |
Q: Why is the Torah so important to Jews? How long does it take to write a scroll? And how much does a ...
A: The Torah defines the Jews as a nation. The only purpose for the Exodus out of Egypt 3300 years ago ...
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| Mt. Zion | 9/10/2004 |
Q: How are you. My question today is what is the spiritual significance of Mt. Zion and what does the ...
A: As you have probably read in my bio, I am not the best person to answer such type of questions. ...
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| Yevemot | 9/7/2004 |
Q: David: There's the answer: "asher teyleid" '[the woman] who will give birth'....thanks! "...the ...
A: When I said: "...the Torah would need an additional teaching to include the aged woman. You cannot ...
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| Yevemot | 9/6/2004 |
Q: Perhaps I didn't 'splain very well. Obviously the Ailonis was eligable for marriage or there would ...
A: In the parsha of Yibum it says "asher teyleid" '[the woman] who will give birth' which comes to ...
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| Yevemot | 9/5/2004 |
Q: I can always count on you for solid answers, whether from the books or the neurons! I thought of ...
A: Not sure I understand your question. The Ailonis was not divorced. Agreed. She still was never ...
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| Hello,
How are you doing.... | 9/5/2004 |
Q: How are you doing. I was wondering has the prophecy in Ezekiel 11:16-17 been fulfilled or is it a ...
A: The bit in Ezekiel about a 'small Sanctuary' is fulfilled in our current exile with our Synangogues ...
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| Yevemot | 9/5/2004 |
Q: I'm studying Yevemot from the ArtScroll Mishnah Series. It is indeed a complicated yet fascinating ...
A: Very nice question. I did not look it up so I will just tell you my impression. A normal woman who ...
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| Torah, Creation | 9/3/2004 |
Q: A Midrash in the Talmud brings down the legend that the Torah was actually composed before Creation ...
A: The part that G-d looked into the Torah and created the world is found in the Zohar. Shemot chelek B ...
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| Kesuvos | 8/31/2004 |
Q: Ok , how about the Rashba? Can you tell me his 3rd question and answer on mesechta kesuvos?Thank ...
A: The Rashbo really covers the flow of the sugya. I couldn't hone in on a '3rd question' per se that ...
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| Devarim vs Samuel | 8/27/2004 |
Q: The Torah says: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children ...
A: I am not going to have a chance to look it up before Shabbos so I will tell you what I think. ...
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| The Apple and Be Fruitful | 8/25/2004 |
Q: David: Thank you for taking my question! I have been studying and discussing Genesis with a study ...
A: Excellent question(s)! "Be fruitful and multiply" is followed by the words "...and conquer..". To ...
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| Hello,
I have heard that... | 8/17/2004 |
Q: I have heard that one wears a kittle on Passover. I was wondering if this was true and if yes then ...
A: The idea is to wear a white garment. There are two reasons for this custom: 1) After a person has ...
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| gemorah | 8/12/2004 |
Q: I'm having trouble understanding the 2nd tosfos in kedushin. Thank you for your time.If I asked you ...
A: I was hoping your question would be more specific. I assume you mean the one about Beis Shamai. A ...
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| daven | 8/2/2004 |
Q: I'm an Ashkenazi who davens ashkenaz and wants to know how to say netilas Apayim(before Ashrei on ...
A: Monday and Thursday morning, from "Vehu Rachum" one should stand all the way until "Rachum Vechanun" ...
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| Fall of Adam | 7/31/2004 |
Q: I am just wondering, is the sin of Adam inherited? And does the Torah mention original sin?
A: If you read my bio you will see I am not the best person to ask such questions. I don't think we ...
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| dress | 7/29/2004 |
Q: But what do the strings do?Warn you not to sin? What? thanks.johnpesce
A: And it shall be unto you for a fringe, that ye may look upon it, and remember all the commandments ...
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| The Messiah | 7/29/2004 |
Q: I recently debated a Jehovah's Witness on various Biblical issues, among them was the issue of when ...
A: Daniel 2: we are currently in the period of the fourth kingdom (Rome). Even though the Roman ...
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... | 7/26/2004 |
Q: How are you. My question is in Judaism what constitutes the law of Moses. Is it the Written Torah ...
A: I cannot reconcile "custom of Moses" with anything I know. It did make me think of the inverse ...
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| Israelite population referred to in BaMidbar | 7/16/2004 |
Q: Was there a later census taken than the one taken upon leaving Egypt? Number of Israelites who ...
A: Yes, the one in parshath Pinchas was done at the end of 40 years, shortly before entering Eretz ...
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| Torah | 7/12/2004 |
Q: I've read the OT twice. But I'm one of those who seem to question what I'm reading and prefer to go ...
A: I haven't read the OT in english. My guess is that with perhaps a few exceptions the translation is ...
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| Torah | 7/12/2004 |
Q: Hey David, Can you give me a link where I can download an english translation of the Torah? I've ...
A: We call Torah what is commonly known as the Bible (Old Testament). Assuming you have read the Bible ...
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| the exodus from Egypt | 6/30/2004 |
Q: I have been involved in an online dabate about creationism vs. evolution, and many of the people ...
A: I cannot speak for the Egyptians. The rewriting of history is nothing new. I have heard that the ...
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| Death | 6/25/2004 |
Q: Shalom. Why do people die? Why would Hashem take the lives of young people when it hurts the parents ...
A: Whatever I say will be far too inadequate to comfort any soul in pain. We all know how death ...
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| The New Testament | 6/24/2004 |
Q: Hey I am not a Jew and I just had a few questions about your beliefs and if you could clear this up ...
A: We do not believe in the New Testament or the people mentioned in it. Your question regarding the ...
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| TANAKH | 6/16/2004 |
Q: I would like to ask few questions regarding the Hebrew Scriptures (TANAKH): 1) Are the Hebrew ...
A: 1) Basically yes 2) I can only speak of Torah observant Jews (generally known as orthodox). Public ...
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| orthodox jewish burial | 6/15/2004 |
Q: Is it more proper for a Jew's body to be buried or cremated after death? Will the choice, in any ...
A: A body must be buried. I am not very well versed in such issues. However it is my understanding ...
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| Kasdim in Habakuk | 5/26/2004 |
Q: Can you tell me when Habakuk was written? What is this book called in English? Finally, who were ...
A: Habakuk must have lived towards the end of the first Temple era (833 before C.E. to 423 before ...
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| Kosher animals | 5/20/2004 |
Q: I have been asked a question by a friend and am struggling to answer. I know that a Giraffe is ...
A: I am not a zoologist. So I don't know what a Rhino has or doesn't have, sorry. From what I ...
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| PRE-CHRISTIAN SEPTUAGINT? | 5/9/2004 |
Q: Was there a pre-Christian Septuagint? I know there is some controversy about this and I want to ask ...
A: I don't know the Christian history with the Septuagint. According to a non-Jewish website The ...
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| Hello Rabbi,
How are you... | 4/18/2004 |
Q: How are you today. I was wondering what does Judaism think about the term demon possessed. Meaning ...
A: I don't know anything about the New Testament so I don't know exaclty what you mean by demon ...
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| Mourning - Jewish women | 4/16/2004 |
Q: .. I'm doing some research on mourning....specifically in relation to Jeremiah 9:17 - 21 where a ...
A: I wont be able to get back to you until Monday with a more educated answer so I am just giving you ...
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| Hello,
How are you today.... | 4/15/2004 |
Q: How are you today. I was wanting to know in hebraic thought when talking about the twilight of the ...
A: Can you provide me with an example? Just to clarify your language: I assume you mean to distinguish ...
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| kosher | 3/26/2004 |
Q: Can wild game ever be consumed as kosher? Must a shochet always be involved in inspection and ...
A: Can wild game ever be consumed as kosher? yes (see next question) Must a shochet always be involved ...
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| clairvoyants | 3/21/2004 |
Q: What is your belief on clairvoyants. I have had friends that have gone to a clairvoyant and with out ...
A: It is my personal belief that ultimately they are all frauds. Maybe they are very intuitive and can ...
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| ethics | 3/16/2004 |
Q: What is the Jewish position on embryo eperimentation?
A: I am not qualified to answer this question. This must be left to Rabbis who are extremely well ...
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| Definitions | 2/27/2004 |
Q: David as I understand it the Torah is the Word of God. I further understand that as the Word of God ...
A: The Talmud is the knowledge of the Torah sages they decided is important to transmit to future ...
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Q: How are you today. I was wonderering what do the sages say about the seven day creational plan of ...
A: The number 7 signifies completion, wholeness. Had the world been created in 6 days it would have ...
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| ancient Jewish children's toys | 2/9/2004 |
Q: In our attempt to be as accurate as possible for a drama presentation including a Jewish mother ...
A: I have wondered this myself for a long time. Our laws have not changed, if it is permissible now, ...
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| converism | 1/24/2004 |
Q: I was wondering why if you were in love with a Jewish person and wanted to be married and convert ...
A: The Rabbis from ancient times prohibited it because gentiles would go through the conversion for ...
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