The purpose of this book is to demonstrate that intelligence is the sole faculty that can enable an appreciation for the Written and Oral Torahs. Ultimately, the objective is to assist a person in his or her conviction in the truth of Judaism, a love for it, and a love of God."--Page 8.
Jewish life has become tainted by man-made religions, mysticism and pop-kabballah. Based on the Sages' writings and 10 years in the making, Rabbi Moshe Ben-Chaim debunks these false notions, presenting an intelligent analysis of Torah to reveal beautiful insights. Judaism is the only religion based on proof and reason, not blind faith and superstitions. Intelligence is the only key that unlocks God's wisdom. Readers will quickly distinguish authentic Judaism from popular notions, preferring Torah's brilliance over simplistic belief.
Forty-five scholars here combine their skills in tribute to their colleague, teacher, and friend. This collection includes 27 English and 18 Hebrew essays on literary criticism, rabbinic literature, Hebrew word studies, Septuagint, Qumran, textual criticism, and many other topics. Moshe Greenberg is perhaps best known for his commentary on Ezekiel in the Anchor Bible series.
From the dawn of history, Jacob and Esau have been engaged in a never-ending, intensive spiritual battle. This battle will continue until the dawn of the future redemption. Jacob is represented by the people of Israel, whereas according to the Kabbalist Rabbi Isaac Luria, "The soul of Esau was reincarnated into the body of Jesus the Nazarene. . .and all who observe his religion and worship him should be called the Sons of Edom, since Jesus is Esau and Esau is Edom." Kabbalists explain that Jesus formed the chariot for the ministering angel of Esau, paving the way for establishment of this international false religion, a religion that has darkened the entire world with idolatry. There is no need to depict the spiritual fate of those who believe that Jesus was a deity and follow him blindly. The Talmud states that the Davidic Messiah sits at the gate of Rome. Nachmanides explains that he dwells there in order to save the weak flock of Israel who are captives of the Roman Edomite exile, in order to save them from Christianity. This book is dedicated to the real Davidic Messiah in the hope that he arrive speedily in our days
Jewish life has become tainted by man-made religions, mysticism and pop-kabballah. Based on the Sages' writings and 10 years in the making, Rabbi Moshe Ben-Chaim debunks these false notions, presenting an intelligent analysis of Torah to reveal beautiful insights. Judaism is the only religion based on proof and reason, not blind faith and superstitions. Intelligence is the only key that unlocks God's wisdom. Readers will quickly distinguish authentic Judaism from popular notions, preferring Torah's brilliance over simplistic belief.
An in-depth account of the ideology driving Israels religious Zionist settler movements since the 1970s. The Jewish settlements in disputed territories are among the most contentious issues in Israeli and international politics. This book delves into the ideological and rabbinic discourses of the religious Zionists who founded the settlement movement and lead it to this day. Based on Hebrew primary sources seldom available to scholars and the public, Moshe Hellinger, Isaac Hershkowitz, and Bernard Susser provide an authoritative history of the settlement project. They examine the first attempts at settling in the 1970s, the evacuation of Sinai in the 1980s, the Oslo Accords and assassination of Yitzhak Rabin in the 1990s, and the withdrawal from Gaza and the reaction of radical settler groups in the 2000s. The authors question why the evacuation of settlements led to largely theatrical opposition, without mass violence or civil war. They show that for religious Zionists, a theological-normative balance undermined their will to resist aggressively because of a deep veneration for the state as the sacred vehicle of redemption. This is a well-written book of sound scholarship that makes an important contribution to the research on settlers rabbis. The authors refute popular arguments that condemn the rabbis as radicals, instead showing how complex is their worldview. Motti Inbari, author of Jewish Fundamentalism and the Temple Mount: Who Will Build the Third Temple?
Nach Me Yodayah" (Hebrew) is the most comprehensive book in the market today to test your knowledge of the Bible, in Hebrew. More than 1500 questions and answers in this second volume are drawn from the Later Prophets and the Writings. There are more than 1600 questions and answers in volume one."Nach Me Yodayah" is structured to ask very detailed questions and provide the answers and the sources for further research in an exciting and challenging format.Also included are questions from the twelve short prophetic books in a single collection, called Trei Asar.TaNaCh is a Hebrew acronym formed from the initial Hebrew letters of the Bible's three subdivisions: Torah (T)(the Five Books of Moses), Nevi'im (N) (Prophets) and Ketuvim (C)(Writings). As the Director of Education and Culture of the Jewish Agency for Israel American Section, Dr. Moshe Avital, the author, administered the National Bible Contest for 12 years, and as such, developed the thousands of questions and answers that comprise this book.Educators and parents alike should take advantage of the unique methods of teaching Tanach as presented in this book! Challenge your students and children to attain the highest level of Torah knowledge possible."Nach Me Yodayah" will raise the interest in Tanach study in Hebrew and will serve as a unifying factor for families and groups to learn and discuss Biblical issues and points on Shabbat, holidays, and throughout the year.
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