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Race or Religion?

I will be giving a speech on the topic of "Jews: Race or Religion?" My mother always taught me that it is a race. I want to get expert... »

Wedding Dates

I am planning my wedding for next year and I want to make sure that we don't schedule it in conflict with any Jewish holidays, etc. What days on the... »

Why First-borns Killed?

It has always bothered me why all of the first-borns in Egypt had to suffering in that final, devastating plague. There is no mention in the verses... »

Why Not Milk & Meat?

I love cheeseburgers, but I always feel guilty that it’s not a “good Jewish food.” What is behind this whole idea of not mixing... »

Moses’s Cushite Wife

Who was the Ethiopian (Cushite) wife that Moses took (Numbers 12:1)? Is she the same wife as Jethro’s daughter Zipporah whom Moses earlier married... »

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... »

Evil Eye – Ayin Hara

Is there such a thing as “evil eye” in Judaism? My family is lately having a serious spate of bad luck, and I’m wondering if there is some kind of... »

Lag B’Omer: Seizing Your Life’s Mission

Navy Seal’s 3 Keys to Freedom: Discipline, Humility and Extreme Ownership

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Race or Religion?

Wedding Dates

Why First-borns Killed?

Why Not Milk & Meat?

Moses’s Cushite Wife

Torah versus Talmud?

Evil Eye – Ayin Hara

Lag B’Omer: Seizing Your Life’s Mission

Lag B’Omer: Seizing Your Life’s Mission

Navy Seal’s 3 Keys to Freedom: Discipline, Humility and Extreme Ownership

Taking Care of Mother

Six Famous Questions from the Torah