What Does Judaism Think

Being a great person is the goal of most every individual. Being the best, the smartest, most beautiful, most successful, etc.. drives many a person, and often to the dreamed of success. That's great, but there is a danger that accompanies that success, and an important lesson to be learned about surviving that danger. And it has to do with bells. Yes, bells. Read More

Fact: The Holy Temple of the Jewish People existed in Jerusalem. The Mufti and PA people can say what they want, but they are lying. Overwhelming historical evidence exists. This denial is a blatant form of Jew-hatred. But what's more, it is self-destructive, because the Temple, which we believe WILL be rebuilt in the same spot, was the greatest spot for humanity on Earth. How so? Read More

Judaism is different from other religions in one critical way: It has civil laws inextricably tied to spiritual/ritual laws. They are part and parcel, inseparable from the full religious experience. In that way, it is more than a religion, it is a complete individual and social system encompassing every aspect of life.

Lest we, upon hearing this, become concerned that it is a form of totalitarianism, we must understand the core principle that makes Judaism have to be this way. This idea, when put into daily practice, can transform our relationships with our God, ourselves, and each other. Read More

We are all shocked at the barbarism of ISIS, which they justify in the name of their religion. In truth, it's not the first time there has been such brutality under religious cover. It goes way back, though Inquisitions and conquests and so forth. How can this be? Isn't "Thou shalt not kill" clear enough? Where is the disconnect?

What is the secret that Judaism gives as an antidote? Read More