Translating the Torah: Practical Parshah - Devarim
Moses translated the Torah into the languages of his day. What are the rules, and the risks, of translating Torah into other languages?
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Anonymous
November 7, 2012
Call me slow but please answer these questions plainly. "When we learn the Torah tonight in English is it sacred? Is it holy?" When it is written in English do we treat it with reverence? Reply
Bill
Parker, CO
August 6, 2011
Extremely insightful....I missed the point reading the Parshah myself. Reply
binh tran
fremont, ca
August 5, 2011
Devarim Thank You Rabbi Kaplan, I've studied Judaism for almost 2 years now many I've learned from your weekly teachings, through Judaism and teachings of Torah from Rabbi like yourself and other Rabbis I have gained much moral values. I thank G-d for giving you and other Rabbis great wisdom to teach us all.. I'm very grateful foir your weekly teachings. Reply
Leigh
Burlington, VT
August 2, 2011
Thank you, Rabbi Kaplan Thank you for your words of wisdom. Keep teaching Torah, please. Reply
Response in plain English! Yes & Yes