The Hebrew word for angel,mal’ach, means messenger, and the angels in early biblical sources deliver specific information or carry out some particular function. In the Torah, an angel prevents Abraham from slaughtering his son Isaac, appears to Moses in the burning bush and gives direction to ...
The Importance of Context To apply the above to Jewish theology: What do we mean when we say that the Torah is “divine” or “the word of God” and similar locutions? Two opposite interpretations[3] highlight two very different approaches to faith and religiosity: Are we making a ...
"The command of God" refers to the divine laws given by God, particularly those found in the Torah. In this context, Jesus emphasizes the authority and supremacy of God's commandments over human traditions. The Greek word for "command" is "ἐντολή" (entolē), which signifies a...
Envisioning God as omnipotent seems unsatisfactory, particularly in the aftermath of the Shoah when God was unable to protect the Jewish people from the realities of attempted genocide. Indeed, the question already appears in books like Job, which raises questions about divine righteousness in times ...
“But why do they come to thee for decision, when they have the Torah before them” (Sura 5:46). “It was revealed the Law to Moses and therein was guidance and light” (Sura 5:47). “And in their footsteps we sent Jesus the son of Mary confirming the Law that had ...
It’s been so crazy lately. So many people worldwide are claiming the Jewish people are so powerful and how we run the world. Here in America, Rep.Marjorie Taylor Greensaid that California wildfires were ignited by a Jewish space laser controlled by a corporate cabal, including the Rothschild...
In the Jewish context, this would primarily be the Torah, which was given to guide the people in righteousness and holiness. The phrase underscores the authority and sacredness of God's instructions, which are meant to be followed with reverence and not overshadowed by human customs. by your ...
aIn 1163, a synagogue was built in Kaifeng and the community lived close by the synagogue in two lanes called the North and the South ''Teaching Torah'' lanes. The Jewish community prospered despite repeated disasters, such as fires or the flooding of the Yellow river, which frequently destro...
“I think the most important thing for me to do is to wear my kippah and show that I’m Jewish and am not afraid.” AISH HATORAH gap-year students (L-R) Sam Senderowicz, Ryan Brandwein, and Andrew Shafar will study in the US in the coming year. (credit: Courtesy Atara Beck) ...
It is a lesson that many Jews, especially in the diaspora still need to learn. It is not the action of the Jewish person that dictates the narrative, but rather the motivation of those writing the story. And in far too many cases, the motivations are unhealthy ones. Hate doesn’t just...