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Who Will Be Resurrected? Q&A

By Naftali Silberberg

While not all souls have an equal share in Gan Eden; in rare instances, certain souls do not earn any share at all. The "World to Come," however, is different. Every Jewish soul that ever lived will be resurrected.

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Why Does Jewish Law Forbid Cremation? Q&A

By Naftali Silberberg

Judaism's position on cremation touches on some of its most basic and principal beliefs. This article offers a detailed explanation reagrding the origins of this prohibitions, as well as the implications of such an act.

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Is the Resurrection Era the Ultimate Reward? Q&A

By Naftali Silberberg

Maimonides contends that the ultimate reward for our good deeds will be in the spiritual Gan Eden ("Paradise"), to be experienced by souls alone. Nachmanides strongly disagrees...

Learning & Values » Essentials » Moshiach & Future Redemption » The Messianic Era » The Basics

Is there any significance to passing away on Friday? Q&A

By Baruch S. Davidson

Question: My father passed away this past Friday. Is there any significance to passing away on the eve of Shabbat? Answer: I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. I am confident that from the World of Truth he takes great pride in the mitzvot and ...

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