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Are the Jews the Chosen People?
By Aron Moss
I have long been uncomfortable with the concept of the "Chosen People". To suggest that as Jews we are somehow closer to G-d than all other nations smacks of arrogance, elitism, and racial prejudice.
Ideas & Beliefs » Questions & Answers » Jewish Identity » Are the Jews the Chosen People?
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What Is the Cause of Antisemitism?
By Manis Friedman
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?
Ideas & Beliefs » Questions & Answers » Jewish Identity » What Is the Cause of Antisemitism?
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Remembering Days of Old
The Zohar describes G-d's love for Israel like an eagle's affection for her young.
The Zohar describes G-d's love for Israel like an eagle's affection for her young.
Kabbalah Online » Weekly Torah » Archives » Devarim - Deuteronomy » Ha'azinu » The Zohar » Remembering Days of Old
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If You're Chosen, Act It
By Manis Friedman
Hasn't our being the "Chosen People" caused anti-semitism than respect? Rabbi Friedman puts the notion of being chosen into perspective by explaining the existence of a heavenly people on earth.
Audio Classes » Living » Society » If You're Chosen, Act It
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Chosen People
1313 BCE
Sivan 2 is marked on the Jewish calendar as Yom HaMeyuchas ("Day of Distinction"); it was on this day that G-d told Moses -- when Moses ascended Mount Sinai for the first time -- to tell the people of Israel: "You shall be My chosen treasure from among ...
Jewish Calendar » Sivan » Sivan 2 » Jewish History » Chosen People
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"Everyone is Holy!"
By Yossy Goldman
Korach's argument is the ultimate in political correctness. "The entire community is holy," he challenges Moses and Aaron. "Why do you exalt yourselves over the congregation of G-d?" The very same argument could be used against Jews in general. "Who do ...
Parshah » Bamidbar - Numbers » Korach » Parshah Columnists » Weekly Sermonette » "Everyone is Holy!"
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The Chosen People: Chosen for What?
By Nissan Dovid Dubov
“You have chosen us from among the nations” (Siddur). The Jews are referred to as “the Chosen People”. Many Jews themselves ask, “for which task have we been chosen?” The answer to this question lies in the Torah passage (Exodus 19:3-6) in which G–d ...
Ideas & Beliefs » Basics of Judaism » Key Jewish FAQ's » The Chosen People: Chosen for What?
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Why Do Jews Exclude Other People?
By Tzvi Freeman
My fiancé's parents told me that for a Jew to marry a non-Jew is worse than the Holocaust! I don't get it. Am I really that terrible?
Ideas & Beliefs » Questions & Answers » Jewish Identity » Why Do Jews Exclude Other People?
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On the Essence of Choice
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
"See, I have set before you life and goodness, and death and evil... Life and death I have set before you, blessing and curse... And you shall choose life..." (Deuteronomy 30:15-19). These three sentences represent three dimensions of choice -- compelled ...
Parshah » Devarim - Deuteronomy » Nitzavim » Chassidic Masters » On the Essence of Choice
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A Throw Of Dice
By Yanki Tauber
With all the events and actions that contributed to the miracle of Purim, why is the festival named after the seemingly minor detail that Haman picked the date for his decree by casting lots?
Jewish Holidays » Purim » Insights & Inspiration » Poppy Seeds » A Throw Of Dice
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