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| Subject | Date Asked |
| lineage of Jesus | 12/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a doubt regarding jewish customs pertaining to Jesus. He is said to be a descendant of David ... A: There is a short answer and a long answer to your question. The short answer is - no, there was no ... | |
| noahide laws | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: peace! I read the noachide laws. One thing i would like to point out is that the first law, which is ... A: There is only one G-d. He is the G-d of Israel as much as He is the G-d of all the other nations. ... | |
| Human Sacrifice | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: I have read your response to a man who misquoted the Talmud, and I was very impressed with your ... A: Okay, so I re-read the Book of Judges, and while I am by no means a Bible commentator, I've ... | |
| salvation for gentiles/ role of jews | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: peace of G-d! I am a gentile christian and i am trying to understand the jewish religion. I would ... A: actually Judaism is the only religion that doesn't require that one convert to receive salvation. ... | |
| jesus | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: and how you justify that you are peace full people A: Wow, don't even know how to get started here. Well, here goes. You see, in order to have a debate of ... | |
| adultery... | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: Asking this may put me in a negative light in your eyes, but does it count as adultery if you lie ... A: I have a secret I want to tell you. Your wife doesn't want you to lie with any other woman but her. ... | |
| long hair | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: what is the importants of a woman having long hair or not cutting her hair.i go to a church that ... A: Not sure why your church teaches women to not cut their hair; to my knowledge, Jews aren't ... | |
| Is ואהבת לרעך כּמוך applicable between men and women, and if yes, can you provide some examples, please? | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: Is ואהבת לרעך ... A: the "treat your neighbor as you yourself would like to be treated" phrase definitely applies to men ... | |
| Seeing G-d | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I've been in a discussion with a Christian friend of mine and I tried to explain how we see (pun ... A: had a problem with my email - apologies for a delayed response. So I think the issue between what ... | |
| sanhedrin | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I was told that originally Jewish belief was that Isaiah 53 referred to a coming messiah but that ... A: Barbare, Not sure what the gentiles' learning process is, so I can't answer the first part of your ... | |
| sanhedrin | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: I was told that originally Jewish belief was that Isaiah 53 referred to a coming messiah but that ... A: More than 3,300 years ago the Torah warned the Jewish people that they would one day serve gods that ... | |
| sanhedrin | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: I was told that originally Jewish belief was that Isaiah 53 referred to a coming messiah but that ... A: Isaiah 53 NEVER referred to a coming messiah, it has always referred to Israel as Suffering Servant. ... | |
| A.A. and false gods | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I am in alcoholics anonymous and many of the people rely on false gods to get them sober and yet the ... A: the truth is that G-d helps those who help themselves. False gods certainly don't help anyone get ... | |
| messiah | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: Will the messiah need to come twice and will he be born of a virgin? Are there and scriptures that ... A: Neither of these passages say anything about the Mashiach being born from a virgin. Here are the ... | |
| messiah | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: Will the messiah need to come twice and will he be born of a virgin? Are there and scriptures that ... A: there is absolutely nothing in the scripture that says that the messiah will be born of a virgin or ... | |
| Messiah and Sabbath | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I have been reading Elie Wiesel's "The Town Beyond the Wall", and in the first part of the book, ... A: The phrase you quoted is actually authored by one of the most famed Biblical commentators, ... | |
| The Tribe of Judah | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: Where is The Tribe of Judah? A: Per New World Encyclopedia: Judah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah (Gen. 29:35). Judah's ... | |
| please explain daniel 7 | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: who is the so call man in the clouds, is this our messiah? my journey some times gets real hard, ... A: Your Christian friend may have the best intentions, but he doesn't have any knowledge as to the ... | |
| Genesis 1:26 | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: Hadar, I saw the answer that you gave on Genesis 1:26, It was very interesting and well informative, ... A: it's a good one. Firstly, it is a historical fact that up until year 325 of the common era, there ... | |
| conatmination | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: i've touched a dead ladybug. according to the old written law, have i become contaminated?? (i ... A: the reason we don't do sacrifices in the Temple is because there's no Temple to bring sacrifices in. ... | |
| oaths and vows... | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: according to the torah's definitions of the terms, is there a difference between an oath and a vow? ... A: Peter, I think that an individual making a vow - or an oath - absolutely does not imply that G-d ... | |
| conatmination | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: i've touched a dead ladybug. according to the old written law, have i become contaminated?? (i ... A: firstly, there isn't such a thing as an "updated law". The law is the law, and we follow it the way ... | |
| oaths and vows... | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: according to the torah's definitions of the terms, is there a difference between an oath and a vow? ... A: Here's what the Jewish law says. There are four differences between a vow and an oath: a) With ... | |
| Daniel 12:2 and | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I did post this elsewhere but did not hear back yet and hoped to get some thoughts on this for some ... A: Firstly, I want to give you thanks for increasing the Good in the world by being a foster parent. ... | |
| Daniel 12:2 and "Hell" | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I did post this elsewhere but did not hear back yet and hoped to get some thoughts on this for some ... A: I am not David; I am Eli, and I will do what I can to shed some light on this difficult subject. ... | |
| talking to the dead... | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: the torah prohibits talking to spirits or going into the presence of people who do- but i'm not sure ... A: not sure about how the Torah law is relevant for Catcher in the Rye, in my recollection the ... | |
| The meaning of "us" in Genesis 1:26 | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: Does the "us" refer to the triune God or to the hevenly assembly. Thank You, Carolyn Ryan A: I apologize for the long time - I didn't see your question before, for some reason. Let’s examine ... | |
| please explain daniel 7 | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: who is the so call man in the clouds, is this our messiah? my journey some times gets real hard, ... A: Rashi's commentary on Daniel 7 may be found here: ... | |
| Have you ever read the New Testament? | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I wanted to ask you, have you ever read the New Testament or is all your findings about the ... A: I absolutely have read the Christian Bible in all entirety. Wasn't easy, since I wanted to close it ... | |
| Human race | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I desperately seek an answer to two questions, one: If g-d created us how come there were not only ... A: I am not sure what you refer to - evidence of a human race on an island? Could you be a little more ... | |
| coveting | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: what is the general jewish consensus on what it means to covet? ANSWER: Hi Peter, coveting ... A: There's nothing wrong with asking for something (unless I am missing something here). I think maybe ... | |
| coveting | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: what is the general jewish consensus on what it means to covet? A: coveting generally refers to jealousy - desiring something one doesn't possess. The 10th commandment ... | |
| Covenant | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: Please explain God's covenant stated in Jeremiah 31:30-33. ANSWER: Hi David. Your question ... A: You're absolutely right, G-d made the only covenant necessary until the messianic age. Once it ... | |
| love for enemies | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: You may or may not remember me, I am an Eastern Orthodox Christian who asked you a few questions a ... A: You are a worthy debator, and I enjoy your questions because they make me think. So thank you for ... | |
| love for enemies | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: You may or may not remember me, I am an Eastern Orthodox Christian who asked you a few questions a ... A: of course I remember you. you're saying that "Jesus of Nazareth is either the Messiah and God, oR ... | |
| Covenant | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: Please explain God's covenant stated in Jeremiah 31:30-33. A: Your question undoubtedly has to do with the misconception that Jews can only find salvation through ... | |
| loaning money...I | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: i read in the torah that there is a holiday where all debts are cancelled. but whats to stop someone ... A: Please forgive the brevity of the response, I am traveling - but if you need details, let me know ... | |
| idolatry... | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: are you absolutely sure the 2D arts do not count as idolatry? because in english (and not hebrew) ... A: Yes, I am sure they don't. Because the operative phrase is "for the purpose of worship" - and unless ... | |
| Hashem-end of times | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: 24. "And they shall go out and see the corpses of the people who rebelled against Me, for their worm ... A: there is a limit to how evil one can become before he loses a portion in the World To Come. ... | |
| is there everlasting life | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: The question is when Hashem said put the blood on the door post was that a everlasting covenant with ... A: Frank, the reason Christians feel we're lost is because we don't believe in Jesus. It's that ... | |
| is there everlasting life | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: The question is when Hashem said put the blood on the door post was that a everlasting covenant with ... A: The view of human beings being "bad from birth" is definitely wrong. We make our own choices, and ... | |
| blood on the door post | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: The question is when Hashem said put the blood on the door post was that a everlasting covenant with ... A: when Hashem told us to smear the blood of a lamb on doorpost before the last plague took place in ... | |
| Messiach | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: Is there a mention of a second coming in the Tanach? A Christian has told me that "Christ had to ... A: there is no mention of the SECOND coming because there will be ONLY ONE coming of the Mashiach. ... | |
| pedophilia | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: I've only heard anti-Semites claim Judaism approves of pedophilia. Is this true? A: Nathan, this claim is so absurd that I don't even know of any anti-semites who claim it. I've ... | |
| vegetarianism... | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: is it true that if you are a vegetarian you are 100% kosher 100% of the time? also, is it legal to ... A: Peter, I am not a specialist on kashrut, but for the most part vegetarian diet is indeed a kosher ... | |
| Temple | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Eli, G_d bless you and your family! Just to let you know up front, I will be asking this same ... A: G., Thank you for your kind wishes. May you and your family have a wonderful year ahead and many ... | |
| sacrifice | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: Eli,I am one mess up dude, my whole life is falling apart, you see as born a Jew that never knew ... A: I think what you should do is stop by at a synagogue and join a study class. Those are free ... | |
| Day of Atonement | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: How can we honestly keep 'The Day of Atonement' without the shedding of sacrificial blood as ... A: You're correct. The mashiach will be a great political leader descended from King David (Jeremiah ... | |
| Moshiach | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: Will Moshiach have a son and heir according to either Tanack or Rambam? If yes please cite source ... A: I am not immediately aware of any discussions of Rambam or other sages regarding the family of the ... | |
| Day of Atonement | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: How can we honestly keep 'The Day of Atonement' without the shedding of sacrificial blood as ... A: How is "render for bulls the offering of our lips" from Hosea not a clear instruction, David? ... | |
| 6 and 7 branch menorah | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: i am confused as to # of brances menorah has Bible says 6 branches and yet the one taken from the ... A: because the Torah describes the menorah construction in detail, we know exactly what it should look ... | |
| 6 and 7 branch menorah | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: i am confused as to # of brances menorah has Bible says 6 branches and yet the one taken from the ... A: there are 7 branches on the menorah. Exodus 25:31-40 lists the instructions for the construction of ... | |
| atheism | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: My son has been dating a Reformed girl for the last year. They were getting serious and discussed ... A: I am not a Rabbi - just a "regular person." It is a difficult question you're asking, and I can ... | |
| Day of Atonement | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: How can we honestly keep 'The Day of Atonement' without the shedding of sacrificial blood as ... A: your question sounds a little skeptical to start with. It's ok, I can address, and hopefully this ... | |
| Jewish view of non jews | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: Greetings. Thank you for your response. Maybe I should make my question more specific, what is the ... A: You're right. The purification, or gehinom, applies to people who still have goodness in them - ... | |
| esplain salvation | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a Christian friend trying to tell me salvation, in the old testament, that it is finish, ... A: Your Christian friend is utterly wrong. These statements you've quoted do not have foundation in the ... | |
| Jewish view of non jews | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Greetings. Thank you for your response. Maybe I should make my question more specific, what is the ... A: The Jewish view is that everyone is able to worship the Creator of the Universe. Non-Jews have a way ... | |
| Orthodox Christianity | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: As you may or may not be aware, Orthodox Christianity, which comes from the Apostles and has been ... A: I have lived for a long time among a nation that widely observes Orthodox Christianity, and I must ... | |
| jewish view of non jews | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: what would you say is the jewish view of non jews?( I am not a jew by the way, i'm just wondering) A: the Jewish view of non-Jews is like this. G-d created Jews and non-Jews for distinct and different ... | |
| my mind is so mix up | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I heard on tovia singer show not long ago that christians our so afraid of burning in hell, so many ... A: I think the best thing for you to do is to find a right teacher. I recommend you find a synagogue ... | |
| Shalom | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: In the Scriptures is the King of Peace the same as the Prince of Peace? A: Can you please provide references in scriptures (chapter and verse) and I will be happy to address. ... | |
| Is 53 | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I found it quite interesting to read your reply to a question regarding Dan 9:24-27. Your answer was ... A: I will quote Rabbi Tovia Singer for the answer to this question that leaves no doubt as to the ... | |
| Follow-up questions | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: Hopefully you remember me? I have been reading and studying for some time now. I'm ready to hit ... A: I think your first question is about Prophets and Writings - from Joshua, Judges, etc. all the way ... | |
| original sin and Jesus's death? | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: Blessed be the name of G-d. I have just learned that original sin is not a concept in Judaism. If ... A: sorry for the extreme tardiness of this response; with the abundance of Jewish holidays in the past ... | |
| how do you see salvation | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: Without thte temple there is no sacafice for attonement, please explain salvation as a personal ... A: I am not sure I understand your question, sounds like you have a lot of emotion behind it. If you're ... | |
| how do you see salvation | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: Without thte temple there is no sacafice for attonement, please explain salvation as a personal ... A: Although the sacrifice as a means for personal atonement has been temporarily suspended as a result ... | |
| nazirite obstinance... | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: what is it that a nazirite has to obstain from? does coffee count because it is partly fermented, ... A: No; we don't kill ourselves to satisfy some bloodthirsty god; a notion of a suicide for any reason ... | |
| nazirite obstinance... | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: what is it that a nazirite has to obstain from? does coffee count because it is partly fermented, ... A: a Nazirite is to abstain from grape products. This is exceedingly difficult because grape products ... | |
| an odd thing to ask.... | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: i write a lot to the rabbis on here with queries here and there hoping to be able to follow judaism ... A: I think the most important thing for you is to get well emotionally and physically. Once you feel ... | |
| about unclean pottery.... | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: Leviticus 11:33 What do I do? how am I supposed to know everything I eat doesn’t have water from a ... A: You definitely cannot know and aren't expected to know everything that happened to the water prior ... | |
| Passover Animal Sacrifice | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: Since the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE, how has the Passover sin sacrifice been accomplished ... A: since we are unable to bring sacrifices without the Temple, we do not consider ourselves out of ... | |
| Where to start? | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I don't want to learn the precepts of men, but as a person who was raised Christian and reading the ... A: the Stone edition is a fine, excellent translation. It's quite true to the original, and where the ... | |
| Where to start? | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I don't want to learn the precepts of men, but as a person who was raised Christian and reading the ... A: firstly - by all means, ask your questions. Unless they're derogatory or insulting, or asked with a ... | |
| Noahide Laws | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I am currently taking Judaism classes online with a Rabbi. I love Judaism, every aspect of it and I ... A: firstly - I am not a Rabbi; I am a Jew who studies Torah and volunteers to answer questions. :) Be ... | |
| Conversion and family | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a friend who wants to convert to Judaism, but does not really know what it entails. A quote ... A: in essence, once a person becomes a Jew, he/she effectively is torn away from his/her heritage and ... | |
| psalm 22 | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: my question is about psalm 22, the verses 28 and 32. What is the Jewish interpretation of this? I ... A: my pleasure. I love answering these questions (and that's why I am here!) I am thinking Rashi is ... | |
| psalm 22 | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: my question is about psalm 22, the verses 28 and 32. What is the Jewish interpretation of this? I ... A: I will be happy to answer fully - one comment however. Because the Book of Psalms (Tehillim) was ... | |
| YO! | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: a while ago i believe i asked one of your allexpert rabbis you about the difference between being a ... A: I remember your question. Since I am not an expert in schizophrenia (and had a hard time spelling ... | |
| english report | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: explain the beliefs and practices of the hasidic jews. compare these to the beliefs and practices of ... A: If I get into the details I will probably end up writing a thick book... So in short, Orthodox Jews ... | |
| the name of lord, dress code of ultra-orthodox | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: . why there is no known name of g-d, it is said that it was lost after the temple was wrecked by ... A: There are actually a number of G-d's names, tons of them in fact. They're all mentioned in the ... | |
| The term 'Son of God' | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: What did the then world(including Jews),during the Babylonian captivity;understand by the term 'Son ... A: bar elohim is what is used in Daniel for son of gods. Bear in mind that while Elohim is a plural ... | |
| The term 'Son of God' | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: What did the then world(including Jews),during the Babylonian captivity;understand by the term 'Son ... A: Daniel 3:25 that you've quoted does not say "Son of God" - neither word is capitalised, either. ... | |
| The Priesthood | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: What is the difference between the priests and the Levites,in role and order? I refer to 2Chr.29:34. A: Judaism is not a classless society; rather, there are three "classes" within the structure of Jewish ... | |
| The Godhead | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: Who was God speaking to, when He said 'Let us...in our....'in the record of Gen.1:26? A: To be frank, the Hebrew scriptures do not tolerate the Christian doctrine of triune godhead even one ... | |
| to be saved by grace | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: Do we have in the Torha a theme that talks about the privilege of being saved by grace like there is ... A: First and foremost, this begs thesaved from what? There's nothing in the Torah that says that you ... | |
| Sacrifice | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: Why don't you sacrifice anymore? The Israelites were given very specific laws regarding the ... A: The Israelites indeed were given extremely specific laws regarding the sacrifices. One of such laws ... | |
| Sacrifice 2 | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: Q-It has been said in Xtianity,that Jesus was the sacrifice once and for all. Where in Tanach does ... A: I am not a Rav at all, nor will I ever be :) But I like to study Torah and I derive enjoyment from ... | |
| Sacifice | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: Q-It has been said in Xtianity,that Jesus was the sacrifice once and for all. Where in Tanach does ... A: you haven't found anything in Tanach that would say sacrifices would stop BECAUSE IT IS NOT THERE. ... | |
| glued on sidebruns | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday we saw a young boy in public with very obviously stuck on sideburns.he may have been 11?I ... A: I am not quite sure what you mean - did he say he didn't know why he had sideburns on? Because if HE ... | |
| from 5/28/09 | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: You said: Most importantly, one of the most important differences that becomes clear in this ... A: sorry it took a while - I posted an answer but the site told me it disappeared in cyberspace. Let me ... | |
| Questions regarding some of your previous responses | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I follow the teachings of Yeshua and attend a normal "christian" church, unfortunately that groups ... A: first of all, in all of your statements there are hardly any questions. You're picking this place as ... | |
| attacking or denying Crucifixion | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: Shalom! Peace be upon you! I am a Muslim. Muslims do not believe that Jesus was crucified. Mine is ... A: I think that the Creator of the Universe is the only one judging and deciding whose time it is to ... | |
| Is hell a real place | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I have some more questions for you. Please note I’ve numbered them for easy reference. All my ... A: Sorry it took me a few days to respond; I was traveling and didn't have an opportunity to devote ... | |
| Doing your best to get to heaven | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: "That's why I KNOW Christianity isn't the right thing - doing the right thing involves taking ... A: Surely we have not always been able to or not always have chosen to do the right thing for one ... | |
| Mishnah | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: A little more on Mishnah... 1. Have you read the Mishnah? 2. Have you ever heard of the book, ... A: Eddie, I have NOT read the book; I only looked it up after your question. I also looked up the ... | |
| Mishnah | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: A little more on Mishnah... 1. Have you read the Mishnah? 2. Have you ever heard of the book, ... A: Eddie, The Mishnah works are so extensive that it frequently takes one a lifetime to read, study, ... | |
| Doing your best to get to heaven | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: "That's why I KNOW Christianity isn't the right thing - doing the right thing involves taking ... A: Scott, It seems that your question is rhetorical. Engaging in this debate is an exercise in ... | |
| Mishnah | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me anything about Mishnah? ANSWER: Hi Eddie, I can tell you a lot, but what is your ... A: this is a tricky one - because the Mishna is so extensive, the English translation of it is ... | |
| afterlife | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: Please explain the afterlife from the Orthodox Jewish perspective. I am not sure what is the ... A: that's right. The "hell" that Christians believe in is, of course, pure fiction. After one's earthly ... | |
| reg circumcision | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: Why Judaism asks men to circumcise? What is the reason behind this?. If circumcision is good, why ... A: To start with, I want to point out that Judaism doesn't ask men to circumcise (or to do anything ... | |
| Mishnah | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me anything about Mishnah? ANSWER: Hi Eddie, I can tell you a lot, but what is your ... A: an exerpt from Wikipedia: The Mishnah or Mishna (משנה, "repetition", from ... | |
| Conversion to Mormonism | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I am a Jew raised in a mixed Atheist/theist house hold now considering heavily converting to ... A: I sure hope I can help influence your mindset and convince you to stay with the faith of your ... | |
| Noachide Law-The prohibition of eating the limb of a living animal | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: Eli- Me again. As it pertains to the Noachide Law The prohibition of eating the limb of a living ... A: Sushi is ok, there is even kosher sushi out there. Eating flesh from a living animal is what the ... | |
| 3rd Principle of Maimonides | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: Eli- I respect the answers you have given me so far, I feel rather like a pest. And yet, here goes ... A: It is my absolute pleasure to answer your questions; please keep them coming. This is an involved ... | |
| G-d's Name | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: Eli, I was reading "confused" and it brought up a question I have had recently. I am coming out of ... A: Hyphenating G-d in English would serve the same purpose - to show that His essense is unknowable to ... | |
| G-d's Name | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: Eli, I was reading "confused" and it brought up a question I have had recently. I am coming out of ... A: Although this issue seems to be cornerstone with Jehovah's witnesses, I really don't see why they're ... | |
| Heaven | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I would like to ask, does Judaism believe in an afterlife? A heaven of some sort? A: good question. One of the fundamental beliefs of Judaism is that life does not begin with birth ... | |
| the Genesis account taken as a metaphore | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: Eli, I am Christian, and I am in a conversation with a young man who believes the God created the ... A: sorry it's taken me a long time to respond as I was traveling overseas. While the rest of the ... | |
| Isaiah prophecies | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: Chapter 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon ... A: sorry it's taken me a long time to respond; I was traveling overseas and didn't have email access. ... | |
| Christianity | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if perhaps you could give me a rough overview as to why it is that you feel ... A: Peter, the problem with Christianity is not in the conflict with the Proverbs - it's with its ... | |
| Christianity | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if perhaps you could give me a rough overview as to why it is that you feel ... A: I don't FEEL Christianity is wrong; I KNOW it. We know Jesus was not the messiah because he didn't ... | |
| conversion.... | 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 apologise for a late response as I was traveling a bit over the last week. Also, just so you know, ... | |
| My place in the world | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: Do I have a place with Hashem or even in his world? My mother, although she had a civil divorce did ... A: I am sorry for what you have gone through. I certainly don't know all the issues before the Bet Din ... | |
| My place in the world | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: Do I have a place with Hashem or even in his world? My mother, although she had a civil divorce did ... A: I think you're beating yourself up for no reason at all. Firstly, you are not responsible for the ... | |
| Questions regarding Judaism | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: Good Afternoon, I am doing a paper regarding Religions of the World and I had chosen Judaism as my ... A: Let me address them in the same order you posed them. 1. Important holidays are of course, New ... | |
| tah-thin | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: In Judaism is the tithe still practiced? If not, then why not? Thanks: Josh A: Since the Temple was destroyed and the Jewish people were scattered around the world, tithing became ... | |
| Mediator | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: Since G-d is all-holy and we are sinful, does that mean there needs to be a mediator between us and ... A: This question you have posed is quite deep indeed. In order to answer it, let's define a few terms. ... | |
| Yeshua | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: I looked over your profile and I see that you counsel people about not converting to other ... A: OK Erik. I think you have touched on one of the most significant reasons why Christianity has been ... | |
| Yeshua | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I looked over your profile and I see that you counsel people about not converting to other ... A: I am not quite sure about Ethiopian Jews. I personally have absolutely nothing against them at all, ... | |
| Yeshua | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I looked over your profile and I see that you counsel people about not converting to other ... A: and thank you for your question. This is a very good question, because on the surface Jews for ... | |
| The Talmud | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: "Hi, I read Israel Shahak's book "Jewish History, Jewish Religion, the Weight of Three Thousand ... A: In fact you were looking for an argument. You asked about Shahak even though his book was covered in ... | |
| The Talmud | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: "Hi, I read Israel Shahak's book "Jewish History, Jewish Religion, the Weight of Three Thousand ... A: sorry you feel insulted. It is my feeling that your Jewish professor has either handled you with kid ... | |
| The Talmud | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: "Hi, I read Israel Shahak's book "Jewish History, Jewish Religion, the Weight of Three Thousand ... A: and thank you for your question. Firstly, let me preface that I have not read the book you are ... | |
| confused | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a question I hope you can help me with. Can you explain “with some clarity” how exactly the ... A: All good questions. Firstly, we know what G-d's will is because He told it to us in the Torah. ... | |
| confused | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a question I hope you can help me with. Can you explain “with some clarity” how exactly the ... A: firstly, your sins can always be forgiven, as G-d's everlasting kindness is such that He is only ... | |
| Prophets | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I had read a question you answered to a Paul about the talking fish and the end times. Isn't it ... A: Yes, I am frankly mystified why people would believe such an obvious hoax as a talking fish. But I ... | |
| The Understanding of "End Time" | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: You may be aware of the event in Jan 2003 where the spirit of a departed, revered man in New Square, ... A: I find it interesting that you do not doubt the truth of this event. Were you there when the fish ... | |
| why can't i become jewesh?? | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: salam why cant someone be a Jewish?? one of the things that g-d said in the holy quraan about the ... A: of course you can become Jewish. But why would you want to? Unlike any other religion in the world, ... | |
| A convert with a difficult Christian family | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: Rabbi, I am writing to you because I have been reading some of your very insightful responses to ... A: I am not a rabbi however; I have studied this topic extensively though. I feel for you - it cannot ... | |
| Set apart for rest. | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I'm glad you brought that up. Did Iesous ever exist? Or did Shaul (who had much contact with ... A: You are probably right, but I believe we're on the same page on that one. Perhaps some faiths would ... | |
| Several questions | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: As a Christian I am just wondering your perspective on the following things (not necessarily ... A: Well, in regards to your first question, you are not completely right that I regard the OT as having ... | |
| Several questions | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: As a Christian I am just wondering your perspective on the following things (not necessarily ... A: with regard to your first question, although the Talmudic passage you have quoted indeed exists, you ... | |
| Set apart for rest. | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: I'm glad you brought that up. Did Iesous ever exist? Or did Shaul (who had much contact with ... A: Although there is no historical record of Jesus' existence, we can only derive from that the ... | |
| Set apart for rest. | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: I'm glad you brought that up. Did Iesous ever exist? Or did Shaul (who had much contact with ... A: I think that Jesus may have existed but he was a "false messiah" like so many others. He became ... | |
| No Devil | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: How do you feel about the Christadelphians? Mitzvah and shalom be with you. ANSWER: Hello Chris, ... A: although I am somewhat qualified to answer questions about why and how Christian teachings are wrong ... | |
| No Devil | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: How do you feel about the Christadelphians? Mitzvah and shalom be with you. ANSWER: Hello Chris, ... A: Yes, and that is still wrong technically because Jesus was born of a human mother and father, just ... | |
| No Devil | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: How do you feel about the Christadelphians? Mitzvah and shalom be with you. ANSWER: Hello Chris, ... A: Chris, thank you for the vote of confidence; let me point out however that although you're saying ... | |
| No Devil | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: How do you feel about the Christadelphians? Mitzvah and shalom be with you. ANSWER: Hello Chris, ... A: Firstly, Sadducees were Jews by birth. Are you a Jew by birth, Chris? Because if not, you couldn't ... | |
| No Devil | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: How do you feel about the Christadelphians? Mitzvah and shalom be with you. ANSWER: Hello Chris, ... A: Chris, as I mentioned in my earlier answer, I had to read up on Christadelphians a bit and can only ... | |
| No Devil | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: How do you feel about the Christadelphians? Mitzvah and shalom be with you. A: to be quite honest, I had to look up the definition. After reading about the basic tenets and ... | |
| Belief | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: I used to be a Christian until I found out how the Paul's writings contradict the Tanach. But I ... A: If by "kingdom of God" you mean the World to Come (after the coming of Mashiach), the answer is ... | |
| Belief | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: I used to be a Christian until I found out how the Paul's writings contradict the Tanach. But I ... A: I like the way you pose it: you want to KNOW God - this is different from what Christianity has you ... | |
| The Name? | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: Q-Lots of people call Hashem Yahweh, Jehovah, L-RD, etc… Some say…”no one really knows the name of ... A: we don't pronounce the name of G-d because we don't know how to say it. We believe that a name ... | |
| The Angel Raphael | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: My question is in reqards to the Book of Tobit. It is my understand that the Protestant Bible does ... A: I am not familiar with the book of Tobias, nor is it a part of the Hebrew Bible. In fact, the Hebrew ... | |
| Yom Kippur | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: I have an acquaintance who is Jewish. I was just wondering, how we say "Merry Christmas" to each ... A: Your friend is lucky to have you. Here's the deal. Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement, a very ... | |
| What does Genesis 1:26 say in Hebrew? | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: What does Genesis 1:26 say in Hebrew? Can you tell me in English, since the Bible from Hebrew to ... A: I am assuming you're asking me the translation of Gen 1:26. The Hebrew text is contained here ... | |
| Trip on a ship? | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: Eli- I am having difficulty with this passage: Devarim 28:68 "And the LORD will take you back to ... A: the portion of Torah you're referring to is described as "curses" - and we read it very close to ... | |
| Tree Difference | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: Q- Can you explain what exactly is this “Tree of Knowledge and the Tree of Life…and how do they ... A: your question is still too broad for me to answer in a limited scope of this interface, ... | |
| Train? | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: Q-What is meant by "train"? Isa 6:1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting ... A: I probably could. But can you do me a favor and ask that as a separate question, not a follow-up, ... | |
| Train? | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: Q-What is meant by "train"? Isa 6:1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting ... A: Oh, I get it. Sorry I didn't attend to your question in a proper manner. It seems like there's a ... | |
| Don't Seek | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: Q- What is meant by never seek “their peace or prosperity” and why not? Ezra 9:12 says: “Now ... A: of course I don't mean ANYTHING. When we live in the countries of other nations, we are to not only ... | |
| Don't Seek | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: Q- What is meant by never seek “their peace or prosperity” and why not? Ezra 9:12 says: “Now ... A: this is very clear from the preceding verses - a Jew is to not mix with the other nations, whether ... | |
| Jezreel? | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: Q-Re: Hosea 1:4 “And the LORD said unto him, Call his name Jezreel; for yet a little [while], and ... A: it's not "at Jezreel" - Jezreel was a person, not a place. Per Rashi: Name him Jezreel: Jonathan ... | |
| Another Angel | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: Q- Is there something different here when it is NOT attached to Hashem’s name, such as in: Zec 2:3 ... A: Who else could send the angel? Remember, Hashem is all there is, so everything - good and bad - ... | |
| Dance | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: Q- I don’t understand why “Michal”, David’s wife got so upset because he showed undue exuberance ... A: One of the opinions is that Michal was embarrassed that her husband, the king, acted like a commoner ... | |
| Josephus | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: Q- Does Josephus or does the Talmud record anything like this happening during the time of JC’s ... A: The Talmud records nothing of the sort. There are some attributions to what Josephus may and may ... | |
| Qualification | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: Q- What qualifies a person to teach Torah according to Hashem/Halacha? Can a non-jew teach it just ... A: You might be better off asking a rabbinical perspective on this, but from what I know a non-Jew ... | |
| Waitng place? | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: Q- I read that Judaism believes hell is.... a place where the soul goes to purge itself from any ... A: This is generally correct. Allow me to reproduce an article from Chabad.org to help answer your ... | |
| spirits | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: Q-Can you tell me when the word "spirit" is used in the Tanakh....how can it be distinguished from ... A: I cannot comment on the book of Acts any more than I could comment on Steven King or Dean Koontz - ... | |
| Who? | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: Q- Can you tell me is this passage talking about the Moshiach? "Isa 8:14 And he shall be for a ... A: Here's the quote: Your translation is kind of mirky. Did you get it from a Jewish source? Here's ... | |
| Genealogy of Jesus | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: ...your answer about the genealogy of Jesus as written in the Gospels was very interesting. As ... A: I understand what you say about Christians' belief regarding the validity of Jesus' inheritance ... | |
| Why are you here son? | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: Q-Okay Eli Isaiah 7:14 says: Behold, the virgin shall conceive a son and shall call his name ... A: first of all, Isaiah 7:14 doesn't say "the virgin shall conceive a son and shall call his name ... | |
| Covenant 2 | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: Q- Re: Yechezkel 31:31, How was the first covenant made with the fathers was "different" from the ... A: This is a very good question. The Church uses these verses, along with the writings of Paul in ... | |
| Sons | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: Re …1Samuel 2:12: -How is it that Eli’s son’s did NOT know Hashem being son’s of the priest -What ... A: I don't think anything strange or odd is implied by "knew". And I think the reason they didn't know ... | |
| King | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: Re.. 1 Samuel 2:10: “He will give strength to His king and exalt the horn of His anointed’. -Who ... A: I am aware that this passage is used by Christians to show fulfillment in Jesus. I am hard pressed ... | |
| 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: Sarai by that time was no longer Sarai but Sarah. Among other things, this means that her spiritual ... | |
| Idolatry | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: Q- I have a question about this passage in regards to a person being spiritually blind. While it ... A: Idolatry, in Parsha Reeh, is defined as "serving other gods that your fathers did not know". You can ... | |
| Who 2 | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: When the Torah or Tanakh uses the term: -Children of Israel -Daughter of Jerusalem -Daughter of ... A: Yes, as I had said before, "children of Israel", "of Zion", etc. would refer to the Hebrews. In ... | |
| sons2 | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: Q-Vayikra 18:27 says: “For all these abominations have the men of the land done, which [were] ... A: I will give you what Rashi says about this issue. 22. And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw his ... | |
| sons? | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: Q-Vayikra 18:27 says: “For all these abominations have the men of the land done, which [were] ... A: Canaan was the son of Cham, and the grandson of Noach. Cham was the "bad" son who discovered his ... | |
| Whose feet?? | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: Eli- Q- Whose “feet” are these???? Isa 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him ... A: I wouldn't compare Isaiah to Romans in any way, shape, or form, because Isaiah was a prophet who ... | |
| Nations | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: Q-Eli I am really having a hard time understanding where the nations fit in OR if they fit in ... A: The promise to the nations (not Israelites) was given in Genesis 8 and 9. This promise isn't as ... | |
| Good or evil? | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: Whenever the "Angel of the L-rd" appeared before someone, didn't the L-RD confirm in some way the ... A: Let me tell you a story. There was a man with 3 sons and he died without leaving a will. He was very ... | |
| Geneology 2 | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: REPLY: Okay, Eli Thank you for this. I seemed to have lost your first reply to this question ... A: Here's the duplicate of the answer, first of all. Firstly, according to Christians, this would not ... | |
| Sun around Earth | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: Does the Torah say the Sun revolves around the Earth? A: The Torah doesn't say the Sun revolves around the Earth. In fact, everything Torah says about the ... | |
| Lamb | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: Eli- I am re-submitting this to you again...since I have had no response yet... Q-Can you tell me ... A: The Korban Pesach was a sacrifice commanded to be brought for the first time the night before the ... | |
| Midrash | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: Eli- Just wondering....if in any of the midrash or other books,say that Enoch prophesied in his day ... A: you're reading the KJV, it appears, because the translation is wrong. It doesn't say ten thousand in ... | |
| Cush/Cushitic | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: Was Solomon Cushitic. In Songs Of Solomon (chptr 1) He says that he was Black and that the sun hath ... A: Cush was a son of Ham, Shem's brother, as his lineage is given to us clearly in Genesis 10:6: 6. And ... | |
| Lamb | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: Eli- I am re-submitting this to you again...since I have had no response yet... Q-Can you tell me ... A: Oh, it's because Christians use the fact that paschal lamb was an umblemished sacrifice brought at ... | |
| Azazeel? | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: Re: Re..Vayikra 16:7-10 Your response came to me saying you had already answered this question for ... A: You're asking a question on which volumes have been written. I am afraid I am not qualified to ... | |
| Cherubs? | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: Eli- Q-Yechezkel 28: I am trying to better understand the "terminolgy" used in these ... A: Rashi explains the follows: "The cherub of measure, that covers" refers to "You are a bird of ... | |
| Prayer | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: Q-Both of these mitzvahs use the term "serve"....so would #1 and #2 imply "praying" before Hashem ?? ... A: I think a priest would do much more than pray - there are sacrifices to be made, other things to ... | |
| scapegoat | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: Q- Re..Vayikra 16:7-10 Vs 7 "He shall take the two goats and present them before the LORD at the ... A: Rashi explains the following: And Aaron shall place lots upon the two he-goats: - He would place ... | |
| What's your meaning Tree? | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: Q- Regarding these passages, the Torah says: Gen 2:9 And out of the ground made the LORD God to ... A: Well, the tree of life didn't represent anything that was forbidden, since G-d didn't forbid Adam to ... | |
| Messiah | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: Who is this Messiah that is spoken of in Daniel 9:24-26? The JPS TNK calls him an anointed one and ... A: Firstly, let's quote the verses according to the Jewish sources, which will help us avoid ... | |
| Pagan name? | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: Eli Okay, I’m wondering why it is that-The mere name of Tammuz is called a “month” in Judaism-How ... A: OK so I just did some research. The first of Tammuz is actually a day of summer solstice. Our ... | |
| Pagan name? | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: Eli Okay, I’m wondering why it is that-The mere name of Tammuz is called a “month” in Judaism-How ... A: I think you're misreading the passage (or sounds like someone is leading you to misread it maybe). ... | |
| Gentile nations | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: Q- Can you help me understand Be'reshit 10:1-5 (HNV) I guess I'm wondering how the Jewish ... A: I think Rashi is pointing out that after the way Ham behaved towards his father, he was not what you ... | |
| Gentile nations | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: Q- Can you help me understand Be'reshit 10:1-5 (HNV) I guess I'm wondering how the Jewish ... A: When you say referring to the sons of Ham, "what function did they play in all this", I am not quite ... | |
| Gentile nations | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: Q- Can you help me understand Be'reshit 10:1-5 (HNV) I guess I'm wondering how the Jewish ... A: first of all, the verses you have quoted refer exclusively to Yefet, who was not the progenitor of ... | |
| Authority | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: Eli- Regarding the Oral Law....I was wondering do you think this is "authorative" for those who are ... A: "Messianic Judaism" is a cover-up name for Christianity. Hebrew Christians follow the Pauline law, ... | |
| hacidic question | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a patient who told me he can not sit with the hygienist because she is female and can't be ... A: this indeed is an orthodox practice. Although it may seem a bit extreme today, in the age of ... | |
| Commitment | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: Eli- Q-If a person who is “considering” conversion one day based on his/her learning, studying, ... A: My pleasure as always. And remember - nobody can make you do what you don't want to do. If you ... | |
| Commitment | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: Eli- Q-If a person who is “considering” conversion one day based on his/her learning, studying, ... A: although I am not a rabbi I know that if you're considering conversion, then people who are around ... | |
| Hashem | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: Can you help me understand this a bit clearer… In Isaiah 63:1, it says God speaks of Himself ... A: I think when you read a christian translation, it is very possible to get confused - I got confused ... | |
| Strange Marriage | 3/6/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me... Q-How was what Solomon did any different than what Joseph did...he also married ... A: well, it seems like you have found an answer to your own question! Yes, Solomon and Joseph both ... | |
| Atonement | 3/6/2007 |
| Q: Help me here... Q- Okay, if the Torah says "the soul that sins dies", and the passages in Lev 5:1-6 ... A: firstly, can you point me to where the Torah says that the soul that sins dies. Oh, wait, I know - a ... | |
| Legitimate Atonement 2 | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: Q- Okay Eli, I don’t understand…here is what my translation states regarding Phinehas: “Number ... A: First of all, what are you doing reading KJV? Imagine if someone told you to read the Declaration of ... | |
| Legitimate Atonement | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: Shalom Eli- Q-Regarding Shemot 32:1-4, What is the difference between Moshe trying to “atone” for ... A: I don't think that Moses was trying to atone for the actions of the Israelites in relation to the ... | |
| Forgiveness | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: Are there any others? I'd be grateful to know even one more. Regards, MarvinClearly, in the Bible, ... A: Yes, I can think of one - Jacob and Esau. Jacob asked for forgiveness of the brother whom he had ... | |
| Enemy | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: Eli, I thank you for your "extensive" response"...this helped like crazy! Here are some laggering ... A: 1. On Rosh Hashana all of creation is on trial and the children of G-d - humanity - are the ... | |
| Enemy | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: Shalom Eli- I have a question here... Q-I know in Judaism that the notion of HaSatan being an ... A: sorry for the late reply - I have been traveling and have only sporadic access to email. 1. ... | |
| Who is this King? | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: Shalom Eli- Q- Can you help me PLEASE help me understand Psalm 72:1-15 and 72:17-19 It speaks of ... A: Psalm 72 right away presents to us that it is "concerning Solomon" (in verse 1). When David says ... | |
| Various Questions | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: I'm hunkering down on more questions and here are some I'd like to ask. 1) Genesis 49:10 says a ... A: sorry for the late reply - I have been traveling quite a bit. Could you do me a favor in the future ... | |
| Purpose of HaSatan | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: So, in a follow up to my last question Eli... What if a person learned that they had "failed" in ... A: Since Hashem created us, He knows with certainty that we are not perfect, and that it is possible to ... | |
| Purpose of HaSatan | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: I read this clip in an article and wondered if you can clarify a bit.. "In Judaism, the ... A: Firstly, "the Devil" and "Satan" are one and the same - I think this nomenclature is used ... | |
| Questions | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: Eli- My original question was: Q- Where did the notion of a "devil" come into the Biblical scene, ... A: Roni, what Christianity believes about the devil differs the Jewish notions radically. Satan is not ... | |
| Various | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: Q- What does this passage mean? Isa 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the ... A: Ah, very simple. Lucifer, the morning star - This is Venus, which gives light as the morning star, ... | |
| Various | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: Okay, yes you are correct in that if conversion is considered, then observing x-mas in any way ... A: Roni you are very kind. I must say that although celebration of Christmas is not something the Jews ... | |
| Various | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: Eli- Q1-Does the Tanach say anything or have a concept about a star falling down from heaven ... A: Roni, 1 - no, there is nothing in Tanach that would point to Satan becoming a "fallen angel". It's ... | |
| Questions | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: Eli, thank you for your responses! Here are follow-up questions to the last email.. Response to ... A: Q-You said“the people”,are you referring to the Jewish People alone and what Hashem wanted from them ... | |
| Questions | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: Q1- It is explained that in the era of Moshiach (Redemption), Prophesy will return....Where is this ... A: Roni youre questions3 and 4 are identical, as are questions 5 and 6. Let me address the questions ... | |
| Tree | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: Can you give me some insight into this...there are some who say yes and some who say no... Q1-Can ... A: Roni, Jeremiah 10:1 specifically says that the Lord spoke about the House of Israel. For them ... | |
| clothing from non-kosher animals | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: Is it permitted to wear clothing made from the skins or fur of non-kosher animals? Elliot Werner A: Elliot, yes, it is permitted. The laws of Kosher apply only to eating. There is no problem with ... | |
| Sacrifices | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: Shalom Eli Hadar, I have been considering Christianity quite a lot recently. I have also been ... A: wow, am I glad you asked all these questions before you gave your soul away. Let's address the blood ... | |
| Prophecy | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: Okay Eli- This is in response to my last question to you... after rethinking what you wrote to me. I ... A: Here are my thoughts on your questions. 1. "The prophecy made a mark on the soul of the prophet ... | |
| Angel | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: Q- Was there a reason why in the Tanach “the angel of the L-RD brought a direct message to someone ... A: Roni, According to the Rambam, and most commentators agree on this point, the phrase in the Torah ... | |
| Jewish People | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: I have been associated with Jewish people at many levels over many years, and my experiences have ... A: the question you have asked is a difficult one to answer, not because the answer isn't apparent, but ... | |
| Various | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: Shalom Eli- I have more questions.... Q1 Is it possible for a person who has been given an evil ... A: Roni, most of your questions are unfortunately outside of my expertise so I cannot answer them with ... | |
| Stars | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: Here is my follow-up to Q-number 2 & 3 from the previous thread: I asked: Was there a reason why ... A: Roni, 1. If you're not Jewish, you're not subject to the laws that are commanded specifically to ... | |
| Saul | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: In response to a previous question I asked, but you needed more info from me...It was about 1 Sam ... A: well, Saul was not a happy camper in this chapter, was he? He had slain the priestly city of Nob, ... | |
| G-D | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: Shalom Eli, can you help me with this? Q1-Q-I see a pattern in the Tanach that whenever a “sign” ... A: Roni, sorry it's taking me a bit - I am traveling, and answering from the road as time allows. ... | |
| Tanach | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: Okay Eli- My deepest apologies...In your introduction, it says you could answer these ... A: Q2-Whenever the “angel of the L-rd” appeared before someone, didn’t the the L-RD confirm in some way ... | |
| Sacrifice | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: Q- Why was this command given to Avraham if Hashem considers “human sacrifice” an abomination ? It ... A: Roni The Creator indeed considers human sacrifice an abomination. The order was given to Avraham as ... | |
| Various | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: ..those answers REALLY helped me. How about these.. Q1)Regarding Isaiah 59:16…this passage has ... A: Q1)Regarding Isaiah 59:16…this passage has been used to prove that Yeshua needed to come and ... | |
| Various | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: Q # 1- Can you tell me about Be’reshit 12: 3 where it says….“And in you all the families of the ... A: Q # 1- Can you tell me about Be’reshit 12: 3 where it says….“And in you all the families of the ... | |
| Light and Judaism | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: I am about to teach 7-9 year old children about Divali being the festival of light and just wondered ... A: Laura, I don't know what Divali is, but let me take a stab at the Light in Judaism, using the words ... | |
| Harlotry | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: Q-What does it mean to play the “harlot” as stated in Psalms 106:38-39 Q-What does it mean to ... A: Roni, I am hard-pressed to find “harlot” in Psalm 106:38-39. I looked in the traditional Jewish ... | |
| Sacrifices | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: Shalom Eli Hadar- I have several more questions: 1) I know that the sacrifices were always done ... A: Roni, The short answer is, no - He didn't provide Jesus to atone for the sins of man. Now for the ... | |
| Hosea | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: that breakdown was what I needed!!! Can you me with this one? Q- Hosea 6:1-3 says... "Come, ... A: Roni, It seems you're looking for a confirmation of a verse in a Christian bible. Although I am not ... | |
| Proverbs | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: Can you help me understand Proverbs 30:4? The verse says: Who has ascended up into heaven, and ... A: Roni, very good. Let's look at the verse and decompose it (the commentary is Rashi's, not mine, but ... | |
| Judaism? | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: I am a Christian, but of late I've found many faults with my faith, and have been looking into other ... A: I was out of town, hence the delay - sorry it took a while to get back to you. Let me take it one ... | |
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Eli Hadar
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If you are a Jewish person who has been approached by missionaries and who is considering leaving the Jewish faith, please let me know and I will help you see how beautiful and moreover how right the Jewish religion is. Don't leave the truth of your fathers before you resolve the facts for yourself, and I can help you on that journey.
Experience
I have been involved in counter-missionary activity for several years, counseling many Jews who have left or have considered leaving Judaism having been attracted by other religions. I have been able to show the truth to these people through the correct reading of the texts (vs. deliberately wrong translations used by missionaries), through showing how missionaries manipulate the Jewish scriptures to achieve their goals, and through helping you rediscover the beauty and truth of authentic Judaism.
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Chabad synagogue in Atlanta
Education/Credentials
Largely self-taught, I still am and will be learning for a long, long time. I have educated myself through a wealth of resources, including Nachmanides' Disputation, Hyam Maccoby's writings on Christianity and Judaism, as well as such vast resources as Outreach Judaism, Torah Atlanta, and a great number of others.
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