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Maimonides #2 - God's Unity
by Rabbi Mordechai BlumenfeldPleasure and pain, joy and sorrow all have one Source.
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Maimonides #1 - God as Creator
Why should an affirmation of God's absolute existence determine one's ability to fulfill Torah?
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Maimonides #3 - God's Incorporeality
by Rabbi Mordechai BlumenfeldIf one believes that God is physical, inevitably he will feel capable of escaping Him.
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Maimonides #4 - Creation Ex Nihilo
by Rabbi Mordechai BlumenfeldWith this Principle, the Rambam parts company with Aristotle and describes a God who necessarily preceded Creation and is free to choose to create.
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Maimonides #6 - Prophecy
by Rabbi Mordechai BlumenfeldDivine inspiration cannot provide a sufficient basis for an authoritative Torah.
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Maimonides #7 - Prophecy of Moses
by Rabbi Mordechai BlumenfeldThe uniqueness of the Siniatic experience differentiates the Jewish faith from all others.
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Maimonides #8 - Divinity of the Torah
by Rabbi Mordechai BlumenfeldEvery letter of the Written and Oral Torah transmitted through Moshe Rabbeinu was of Divine origin.
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Maimonides #9 - The Uniqueness of Torah
by Rabbi Mordechai BlumenfeldWith the understanding that Torah is absolute, there is no time when it becomes inappropriate or irrelevant.
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Maimonides #10-11 - God's Omniscience
by Rabbi Mordechai BlumenfeldRosh Hashana instills the awareness that God judges and rewards my actions, which gives meaning, purpose, and justification to life.
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Maimonides #12 - The Messianic Era
by Rabbi Mordechai BlumenfeldWaiting for the Messiah means knowing that he will bring the world to the recognition of the Almighty and at last fulfill the national mission of Israel.
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Maimonides #13 - Resurrection of the Dead
by Rabbi Mordechai BlumenfeldWhy is it necessary to bring the body and soul together for ultimate eternal reward?
Black Jewish Rapper
His name is Nissim – which means miracles in Hebrew. An apt description of his life.
Dating Maze #382: Taking the Dating Temperature
How do I assess when things are stuck, versus moving slowly forward?
Common Ground
Spending three days with non-religious Israelis, I discovered surprising things about them, and myself.
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My Son's Yarmulka
As a child of Holocaust survivor, it's hard for me to imagine that a product of my womb will openly declare his Jewishness to any and all who see him.
An Open Letter to John Galliano
Learning about the Holocaust is a great first step. Don't stop there.
Dear Emuna: No Plans for Summer
Should I let my teenaged son hang out with his friends or should I insist on a plan?
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Soul Food
One day, we're all going on a long journey. We need to take along enough nourishment to last for eternity.
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Searching for Superman
I knew I possessed super powers. I just had to sort through the baggage of a few generations to find them.
3 Things to Do While Dating Instead of Waiting
Three practical steps to help you find your soul mate.
Dating Maze #381: Letting Go of Love
Should I move to Israel to reclaim my love or am I chasing a dead end?
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Tammuz: Forces of Nature
What can happen when we see everything as being fully within our grasp and under our control.
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America and Jewish Values
The Bible's major role in the creation of the United States and its democracy.
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Seven Wonders of Jewish History
Seven remarkable milestones that defy historical patterns and fulfill ancient prophecies.
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Aish.com's Tisha B'Av Reader
A 22-page thought-provoking compendium of insights and inspiration to enhance the day.
“Fill the Void” – A Chasidic Love Story
Chasidic Israeli filmmaker Rama Burshtein’s new film tells the fascinating story of a Chassidic family in Tel Aviv – almost as fascinating as Rama Burshtein’s own story.
Are They Listening?
Has anyone who’s against the NSA’s policy of phone and email tapping come up with a better way to find terrorists?
