I am dating a woman who is considering conversion to Judaism. How can I support her?
I am Jewish and dating a woman who is considering conversion to Judaism. I'd be so happy if she did convert, but I don't want to seem like I'm forcing her to convert. How can I best support her without coercing her?
In Judaism what is believed to happen to someone after they die? Is there some idea of an afterlife, or is that purely a Christian concept?
Judaism has, from the Torah itself always spoken of a life following this one. The Torah speaks about what seems to be a physical place, called Sheol, to which one "goes down" following this life.
How do Orthodox and Reform practices differ?
The differences in the manner in which Reform and Orthodox Jews practice their tradition is grounded in their view of the Hebrew Scripture (Bible) and the status of other sacred texts, such as the Mishnah and Talmud.
What is the most fundamental difference between Reform Judaism and Orthodox Judaism?
What is the most fundamental difference between Reform Judaism and Orthodox Judaism? How does this difference then manifest itself in the ways these two respective groups live their lives in response to God?
How does Judaism view the relationship between people and God?
Our tradition reflects the view that humans are created in the image of God.
What are the names for God that are used in the Hebrew Bible?
There are many different names for God in the Hebrew Bible, or the Tanach.
I know that there is a prohibition against erasing the name of God. Given today's technology, how is that prohibition being interpreted?
I know that there is a prohibition against erasing the name of God. Given today's technology and the widespread usage of computers, how is that prohibition being interpreted?
What are the main differences between a Jew and a Christian?
Why Do We Bring Bread and Salt to Someone Moving Into a New Home?
Bread is regarded as the most basic foodstuff. In the Talmud, a meal (requiring a blessing to be recited) is defined by the consumption of a piece of bread larger than an olive. There are several traditions that place bread and salt together
How should a mezuzah be put on the doorpost, and what are the prayers?
We painted the interior of our house and want to put back our mezuzah. Exactly how should it be put on the doorpost, & what prayers do we say?