General Judaism Forum

The Messiah is almost ...

feeds@yuku.com (Yosef) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:57:52 GMT

I would like to know if The Messiah is going to come soon or if are we close to it as an "Era"?.

Thank you

Kick a Jew Day

feeds@yuku.com (Sophiee1) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:22:30 GMT

Florida Students Suspended for 'Kick a Jew Day'

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

NAPLES, Fla. - Ten students at a Naples middle school were suspended after district officials say they participated in "kick a Jew day."

District spokesman Joe Landon says a Jewish...

The ark of the covenant

feeds@yuku.com (Pamela 1965) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:37:17 GMT

Does anyone know where the ark of the covenant is? Do you think it is still here on the earth?

Your thoughts on New Moon and Twilight

feeds@yuku.com (Pamela 1965) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:35:29 GMT

Rabbi, I am sure that you have heard of the movie Twilight and New Moon. What are your thoughts on the two movies and the book series? Some people have really idolize the books and movies. Is it innocent to see a vampire movie or should the people of God not watch vampire movies?

More on Tithing

feeds@yuku.com (Scalia) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:25:19 GMT

Hello again!

A friend insists money was never a Scripturally "tithable" commodity. So, upon what Scriptural principle is money tithed?

Thank you, in advance!

Shmuel II/2 Samuel 1:18

feeds@yuku.com (tyolilums) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:36:06 GMT

This is in reference to sefer haYashar.

It's not listed on www.earlyjewishwritings.com

I was reading a little bit about it on the Wikipedia site. Is there a legitimate copy anywhere?

Restrictions on Interest

feeds@yuku.com (Ezekah) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:13:58 GMT

In the Stone Edition, Devarim 23:20-1 is translated as "You shall not cause your brother to take interest, interest of money or interest of food, interest of anything that he may take as interest. You may cause a gentile to take interest, but you may not cause your brother to take interest, so that HaShem, your G-d, will bless you in your every undertaking on the Land to which you are coming, to possess it.

Is this saying that interest on loans to other Jews are forbidden?...

Age of the Prophets

feeds@yuku.com (Scalia) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:36:28 GMT

What does Judaism teach concerning the reason the Age of the Prophets has closed? In other words, why are there no modern prophets? Is there anything in the Scriptures indicating prophecy would end (at least temporarily)?

Thanks, in advance!

need a reference

feeds@yuku.com (Stephen314) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:36:09 GMT

I am in an extended discussion in which a certain story would help make a good point, but I can't remember the details of the story. Here's the setting. A rebbe (the Brisker Rebbe?) steps out of his abode in Yerushalayim with some of his talmidim. The talmidim see a bunch of people down the hill, at the intersection, behaving in a non-Torahdik way. The talmidim sday to the Rebbe, "Those people are delaying geulah!" The Rebbe answers, "No! We are theones delaying geulah,...

Septuagint: Origen's creation

feeds@yuku.com (elect) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:31:16 GMT

Prof Ben: I have read readings from various writers that the Septuagint (the Hexapla) was a Gnostic manuscript not translated out of the Hebrew into the Greek by 72 Jewish scholars, but was a creation of Origen's, during his stay in Alexandria. Philo's hangout, incidentally.

What say you?

BABYLON

feeds@yuku.com (Alesiah) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:05:58 GMT

Are there any ancient artifacts remaining today, that prove there was an ancient city.. Babylon???

Thank you

Alesiah

Happy Hanukkah

feeds@yuku.com (Pamela 1965) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:41:22 GMT

I just wanted to wish everyone Happy Hanukkah. I know its early but I love the greeting card that I chose.

What is it?

feeds@yuku.com (Alesiah) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:51 GMT

Just wanted to drop by and ask what do you all believe this to be???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU8y_xvr4Rw&feature=related

Josephus & Hades

feeds@yuku.com (Scalia) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:20:36 GMT

Hello!

Does Josephus' description of "Abraham's Bosom" and "Hades" accurately express any ancient Jewish teaching about the afterlife; or, was he mixing Greek thought with his brand of Judaism?

Thanks much, in advance!
Scalia

Isaiah 53

feeds@yuku.com (catholic) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:08:41 GMT

Isaiah 53 any thoughts on who this is. or what it is. i read the articles on Isaiah 53.

Clothing

feeds@yuku.com (Ezekah) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:40:35 GMT

First, I was having discussions this evening with another Jew regarding the Jewish uniform. As we know, many Jews nowadays wear clothes based on the fashion of 18th century (CE) Polish noblemen. We all want to dress our best before G-d, but why did the fashions freeze? A modern suit and jacket also presents a great appearance to G-d. Why have...

Hebrew Scripture

feeds@yuku.com (tyolilums) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:50:02 GMT

How would you best describe the Hebrew scriptures? Do you simply say they are inspired? Or more than that?

Soul or spirit

feeds@yuku.com (mvguy2000) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:23:53 GMT

It has been pointed out on these boards that there are three Hebrew words that describe the soul, or spirit of a being. The Nefesh is the life force, the Ruach being wind, and the Neshama being breath. I've just finished reading a phenomenal book titled: "The Science of G-d" by Gerald Schroeder, which I highly recommend. He asserts that science, including archaeology, paleontology, and cosmology are all proving religion, more specifically the Hebrew scriptres as truth and...

Clean & Unclean Animals

feeds@yuku.com (Scalia) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:47:33 GMT

Genesis 7
1. God said to Noah, 'Come into the ark, you and your family. I have seen that you are righteous before Me in this generation.
2. Take seven pairs of every clean animal, each consisting of a male and its mate. Of every animal that is not clean, take two, a male and its mate.

Since this event is prior to the giving of the Law, what criteria differentiated clean and unclean animals?

Thank you, in advance!

Sukkot

feeds@yuku.com (SearchinMyRoots) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:17:04 GMT

Very general, basic question.

Going to a friends Sukkot tonight. What is appropriate to bring?

I would guess dessert is always welcome! (of course it would be Glatt Kosher).