Post Christmas in Israel Christmas makes many Jews nervous, and for good reason! While for Christians, Christmas is a day to celebrate peace on earth, I grew up in a typical Jewish family and… Read More
Post Sheol: The Grave or so Much More? The concept of Sheol (שְׁאוֹל, pronounced “sh’ol”) emerges in biblical literature as the primary understanding of the afterlife in ancient Jewish thought. This concept first appears in Genesis during the… Read More
Post The Unconditional Acceptance of the Torah When Moses presented the Jews with the prospect of receiving the Torah at Sinai, they respond: “All that Hashem has spoken we will do!” (Exodus 19:8). This expression of acceptance… Read More
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The Unconditional Acceptance of the Torah
When Moses presented the Jews with the prospect of receiving the Torah at Sinai, they respond: “All that Hashem has spoken we will do!” (Exodus 19:8). This expression of acceptance…