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About the Author
Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan
_(english).jpg "If You Were God")
If You Were God
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanWe often question God's ways. But given the chance, how would we do things differently?
_(english).jpg "The Real You")
_(english).jpg "All About the Messiah")
All About the Messiah
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanDescendent of King David, he will usher in an era of world peace.
_(english).jpg "The Oral Tradition")
The Oral Tradition
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanIn many respects, the Oral Torah is more important than the Written Torah.
_(english).gif "The Nuts and Bolts of Prayer")
The Nuts and Bolts of Prayer
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanThe primary purpose of prayer is to get close to God.
_(english).jpg "Understanding God")
_(english).jpg "The Soul")
_(english).jpg "God's Masterplan")
God's Masterplan
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanThe world is one long chain of events, dating all the way back to Adam.
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Fate and Destiny
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanGod predetermines a person's basic lifespan, wealth and opportunities -- but leaves ample room for free choice.
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Uniqueness of the Jewish People
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanTorah is the candle and Israel is its wick, causing the light of God to shine forth.
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God and Nature
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanAll events, large and small, ultimately result from God's will.
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God and Jewish Belief
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanGod is both the Force of creation, and the Director of history.
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Reward and Punishment_
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanStriking a balance between this temporal world and the eternal afterlife.
_(english).jpg "Divine Inspiration: Part Two")
Divine Inspiration: Part Two
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanAn explanation of who can receive prophecy, when and how.
_(english).jpg "Divine Inspiration: Part One")
Divine Inspiration: Part One
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanThe mechanics of receiving a direct spiritual revelation.
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_(english).jpg "The Commandments: Part Two")
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The Commandments: Part One
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanUnderstanding the origin and obligation of mitzvot.
_(english).jpg "Judaism and Martyrdom")
Judaism and Martyrdom
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanUnderstanding those extraordinary times when a Jew must give his life for God.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Court System")
The Jewish Court System
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanQualifications for a Jewish judge and the operation of the Sanhedrin.
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Writing the Torah
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanWho composed the original Torah? How is a scroll written today? Is our current text accurate?
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Jewish View of Money
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanThe Torah manner of giving charity, respecting others' property, and dealing honestly in business.
_(english).jpg "Matters of Life and Death")
Matters of Life and Death
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanAn exploration of the three cardinal transgressions, legal guidelines in coercive circumstances, and the obligation to save another's life.
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Preservation of Life
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanHuman life is a premier value in Jewish life, often superseding other concerns.
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Belief in God_
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanStrengthening one's intellectual understanding and emotional connection to the Divine.
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Mutual Responsibility
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanAll Jews are responsible to keep one another on the proper path.
_(english).jpg "The Rules of Halacha")
The Rules of Halacha
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanJewish law is determined through an exacting process of metaphysical science, handed down from Sinai.
_(english).gif "Respecting God in Speech")
Respecting God in Speech
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanA comprehensive guide to the philosophy and laws of pronouncing the Name of God.
_(english).jpg "The Pre-Messianic Era")
The Pre-Messianic Era
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanA burst in technology, a drop in morality, and the Jewish return to Israel are all predicted as precursors to the Messiah.
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World of Love #7 - The Possibility of Evil
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanGod may make it difficult for us to approach Him in order to increase our eventual reward.
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World of Love #6 - Doing Good Unto Others
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanDoing good unto others is a key component of spiritual health.
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World of Love #5 - Closeness to God
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanThe existence of good and evil allows man to make the right choice, and merit greater closeness to God.
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World of Love #4 - Glow of Accomplishment
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanOne of the highest human pleasures is that of accomplishment -- completing a job well done.
_(english).jpg "World of Love #3 - Uniqueness of Mankind")
World of Love #3 - Uniqueness of Mankind
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanThe gift of a Divine soul separates man from the rest of God's creatures.
_(english).jpg "World of Love #2 - Perceiving the Infinite")
World of Love #2 - Perceiving the Infinite
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanWhat ultimate good does God offer His creations? Our ability to connect to Him.
_(english).jpg "World of Love Part 1")
World of Love Part 1
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanGod's motivation for creating the world sheds light on our own life goals.
_(english).jpg "World of Love #8 - Physical-Spiritual Unity")
World of Love #8 - Physical-Spiritual Unity
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanThe greatest satisfaction is accomplishing in a world where God is hidden.
