Religions & other 'Ism's

Affirmation of faith in G-d has never, in the course of our country's history, threatened government interference or the establishment of a state religion

Why is the belief in Moshiach and the Redemption so central to Judaism? What makes it one of the “thirteen principles” of the Jewish faith upon which its entire edifice rests?

The Sages of the Talmud ask: “Why does G-d allow the sun and moon to exist, if they have become objects of idolatry?” They answer: The forces of nature are positive and beneficial; should God destroy His creations only because of the fools who worship the...

5729 Mr. —— New Haven, Connecticut Greeting and Blessing: I am in receipt of your letter. I was pleased to read in it your impressions of your meetings with the rabbonim [rabbis] you mention, with whom you discussed matters of Yiddishkeit . . . Parentheti...

I must say that it is one of the most "amazing" letters I have ever received, based on a most amazing conclusion of a person who, after following the Jewish way of life for 17 years, has now decided that it was wrong because he did it for the sake of his ...

The world seems to be so unstable these days. Time and again, the news is filled with stories of senseless violence in schools and on the streets. The politicians continue to debate on an appropriate response, but in the meantime, a generation of children...

Could a person understand the digestive system without actually eating first?

In the United States, there is much debate about the separation of government and religion.

By the Grace of G‑d 2 Tammuz, 5727 [July 10, 1967] Brooklyn, N.Y. Greeting and Blessing: Your letter reached me with some delay. In the meantime I was pleased to see your husband at the farbrengen here. As for the subject matter of your letter, you surely...

Where there are few Jews who recognize and care about the state of Yiddishkeit, then the responsibility of those who do is increased manyfold.