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Prophecy – General Joshua & Judges Book of Samuel Book of Kings Prophets Writings Psalms

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National Revelation Torah Study Oral Law – General Talmudic Sources Bible Codes

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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... »

Surrogate Motherhood

Does Judaism have a position on surrogate motherhood? »

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... »

David and Bathsheba

I have been studying the Book of Samuel and I was really shocked when I read the story of David and Bathsheba (II Samuel 11). How could David, King... »

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... »

Most Important Prayer

Of all the prayers, which is the most fundamental to Judaism? »

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... »

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Moses’s Cushite Wife

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