Torah

Chapter One (1408) There were two types of people that gathered in the capital this time of year every year: the pilgrims coming in and the pilgrims going out. The Shetjlni would begin the long journey to dedicate their newborns in Shetjl. Meanwhile Taubish journey from Shtejl to Klowisrik had just ended. They would rest for the night and gather in the square the next day for the dedication of their own children. The whole process was supposed to be a solemn silent event. That…

It all started with a lightbulb idea! The Cohen School teachers were exploring ways to help our students connect with Israel on a personal level. Our K-1 teacher Alyse Teitelbaum, excitingly exclaimed that we at The Cohen School should build a replica of the Kotel. This replica would provide an opportunity to connect with G-d by participating in the practice of placing slips of paper containing prayers into the cracks of the Western Wall. Together, with Alyse, teachers Shirah Cruz, Tracey…

Judaism is one of the most ancient religions in the world. The founders are believed to be Abraham, his descendants, and Moses in c. 1800 BCE. Judaism has many reasons why it is important to our society, some of the main important reasons is, Monotheism, it is the founder of Christianity, and it provides a mental peace. Judaism introduced the powerful notation that one god created and ruled the universe. Judaism from its origin should be seen as rather more than a philosophical faith or a belief…

ELOHIM / YAHWEH In a specific way, the name Elohim, in the bible, designates the only One Supreme God. The plural meaning of the name of Elohim carries the sense of the tri-une God and the fact that God has all divine powers in Him. The authors of the Bible added a qualification to the name “Elohim” in order to pinpoint the person of God. Throughout the Bible, the name "Elohim" is combined with other words in order to differentiate between the Supreme God and other divine beings. The singular…

In order to know exactly what the stumbling block principle is, a stumbling block must be defined as it is used in the Bible. First, in order to understand a stumbling block, “offense” must be defined. Offense within the Bible can be defined in two ways. It can be seen in the Bible as God or Jesus causing unbelievers to stumble in their ways and become saved, and it can also be seen as an experienced Christian causing a new Christian to act against their conscience; this offense can also be…

a good life while they were still alive. The Torah is a guidebook that was given to Moses by Yahweh, so that he and his people would have instructions on how to live a good life. The Hebrews started monotheism, and Yahweh was the one god they believed in. The Torah’s lessons can be seen on paintings called Frescos located inside of buildings…

The Torah was the law of God and there was no debate about it, as any other view would be sacrilegious. The first sages arose between 1st and 3rd century and were known as the Tannaim. The Tannaim wrote their “most authoritative and influential literary product, the Mishnah” (Segal, p. 43) during the early 3rd century. In a section called, Pirkei Avot (Sayings of the Founders), they quote wise men on the authority of God and Torah, “Simeon the Righteous was one of the…

said: When the Jews stood before Sinai to receive the Torah, God said to them: "I swear, I will not give you the Torah unless you provide worthy guarantors who will assure that you will observe its laws." The Jews responded, "Master of the world, our forefathers will be our guarantors!" "Your guarantors themselves require guarantors!" was God's reply. "Master of the world," the Jews exclaimed, "our prophets will guarantee our observance of the Torah." "I have grievances against them, too.…

to believe in Jesus, without the necessity of the law. Faith now provides the justification needed, and has replaced the law and the necessity to follow the Torah practices (Harris, 2014, p. 358). Paul reminds the Galatians that they received the Spirit by faith and belief in the gospel he preached, not in the strict observances of the Torah. Old Testament references allow Paul to continue his teaching to the Galatians, as he provides them insight into the actions of Abraham by claiming that…

Hey Joshie, I have a few words for you and hope you read it. I am willing to put down a lot of money that you left Torah Judaism because you are mad at the institutions that are associated with it. You dont hate Shabbat or Kashrut, you dont hate Teffilin and Tzitzit, you are mad as hell at the "frum culture" that is rotten from the inside out. You hate the "chumra of the month club"; you hate the unneccesary barriers between men and women (outside of Tefilah); you hate the Shiduch system and…