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Jewish Claim to the Land

I have heard a lot of anti-Israel sentiment from my friends who support the Palestinians. A good client of mine questions the validity of... »

Recommended Tehillim (Psalms) Lists

I have several frustrating issues going on in life today, as well as a relative who is really not well. I’d like to recite Tehillim. Is there a... »

Tzara’at versus Leprosy

Do we know the identity of the disease of tzara’at in the Torah (Leviticus 13-14)? Is it the identical disease when a person contracted it as when... »

Ashkenazi versus Sephardic Jews

Can you explain to me something about the difference between Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jewry? What exactly do those terms mean and what are the... »

Torah versus Talmud?

I'm hoping that you can clarify a few terms that are not clear for me. What is the difference between Torah, Talmud, Mishnah, Gemara and Midrash. If... »

Duration of Slavery in Egypt

How long did the actual slavery of Egypt last? When the Children of Israel first descended to Egypt, they were treated with honor as Joseph’s family... »

Davidic Line Today

I’m wondering what happened to the House of David. After the end of the Kingdom of Judah was there any memory what happened to King David’s... »

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Jewish Claim to the Land

Recommended Tehillim (Psalms) Lists

Tzara’at versus Leprosy

Ashkenazi versus Sephardic Jews

Torah versus Talmud?

Duration of Slavery in Egypt

Davidic Line Today

Jewish Values for a Secular World

Why Iranian Judo Athlete Dedicated His Silver Medal to Israel

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Miracle or Luck? Israel's Inexplicable Mortality Rate in the Persian Gulf War

The Hook-Up Culture is Eroding the Value of Marriage