Category: Jewish Philosophy
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5 Jewish Beliefs Concerning Life After Death
The source for this post is a book called Soul Journeys, by Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, a Chabad rabbi, first published by Jewish Enrichment Press in 2001. You can get the Kindle edition for $9.99. Naming In Honor: Every person is born with a new soul. If they’re named after someone else, a portion of the…
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It Is Time To Put God Into Zionism
Today in synagogue we read the Bible portion “Tazria-Metzora” (Vayikra/Leviticus 12:1-15:33, supplemental reading II Kings 7:3 – 7:20). We learn about leprosy, a repulsive skin disease caused by nasty talk, which is symptomatic of being a hate-monger. Leviticus Rabbah notes that seven problematic attitudes and behaviors mentioned in Proverbs 6:17-19 all cause leprosy, as follows:…
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The Messiah Is Right On Schedule
“Nothing Can Stop What Is Coming” may be a statement made famous (or infamous) by “Q” but it is a theological axiom for Jews. We believe that the Mashiach (Messiah) is coming to redeem the world, one way or another, whether people turn toward God or God-forbid away from Him. Some people are unclear about…
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5780/5781 and Messianic Predictions: Follow-Up
Question: “Are Messianic predictions about 5780 and 5781 based on something written in the Book of Daniel, and/or something else?” Answer: There is nothing in Daniel which specifically says “5781.” Sometimes, very great rabbis say things and we do not know why they say them. Also, predicting a time and date is not desirable for obvious reasons.…
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On The Question Of Timing And The Moshiach (Messiah)
Reader question: “In reading your 9-21-2020 article about the Messiah coming in 5781, why do you say the 9-month rule referred to by Netanel ben Yeshaya per the Gemara is referring to the “rule by Edom” and not the rule of the “the evil Roman kingdom” as referred to in Sanhedrin 98b of the Gemara that…
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May 2, 2020: Notes On Messianism & The Messiah
Shabbat ShalomMashiach is hereYechi Yechi Melech Hamashiach Getting ready for #BibleStudy and a discussion of the Mashiach (Messiah). Okay this is a pretty momentous week The topic is momentousThe Bible portion is momentousMy emotions are momentous I actually paused for a few minutes to discuss the news and such.It is important to discuss the news.Two…
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Passover & The Need To Disengage From Evil
This week in synagogue we read about the first Passover. There is an extended discussion describing how God saved the Jewish people. The thing to remember is that the Jews were not just slaves. They were slaves who really, really, really got into the Egyptian lifestyle. They were also essentially domestic violence victims, caught in…
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