Soul, The

A soul is Divine energy, a little piece of G-d within you. Your inner identity, your raison d'être

Where do we go? What is heaven and hell? Do we ever get sent back for a second life? Is there any way to make contact with a departed loved one?

Who would you help? What punishments would you mete out? How would you handle this awesome responsibility?

Jews have always been called the "chosen people," because that's how we are described in the Bible. But what does it mean to be "chosen"? Chosen for what? How did we get to be chosen? Why did G-d have to choose a people?

I have always felt that the essence of spirituality is that, underneath it all, we are all one. Isn't it absurd to characterize a soul as "Jewish"? Why put souls in boxes?

Do you have a body? Did you say yes? So now tell me: Who is this "me" that has this body?

Dear Rabbi, Ever since the death of my brother seven years ago, I have been grappling with the concept of the soul. I wish I could believe in it. I am the type that needs rational arguments to convince me, and it seems the soul is too abstract for my ...

What is the Jewish view of Satan?

Kindness, Severity, Harmony, Perseverance, Humility, Foundation, Royalty--which defines your soul?

I always thought Mazel Tov meant “congratulations.” I recently heard that it actually means “good luck.” But I thought Jews don’t believe in luck . . . ?