July 8, 2011
By Rabbi Daniel Travis Two by two the animals came into the Ark to Noach. (Bereshith 7:9) The concepts in this verse are illustrated by the following allegory: Sheker approached Noach and requested entry into the Ark. Noach refused sheker on the grounds that it did not have a “mate.” When sheker left Noach, it […]
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May 19, 2011
1) Someone who believes in a god or Ultimate Reality other than HaShem, the God of Israel, or in no god, or who just doesn’t know what to believe, can be a very fine person, according to the Torah. The righteous people of all nations and religions “have a place in the world-to-come” [everlasting life]. […]
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