by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Oct 31, 2006 | Uncategorized
This week’s Parasha begins the story of the travels, trials and tribulations of our forefather Avram (later Avraham). One of the most remarkable things about Avram is his attitude toward the Divine promises conveyed to him. Hashem tells him that he will be...
by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Oct 30, 2006 | Uncategorized
(Please excuse the reference to a terrible song from the early eighties.)With Halloween just around the corner, I thought it would be appropriate to consider how our tradition addresses “the occult”. Of course, practicing magic, conjuring up spirits and...
by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Oct 26, 2006 | Uncategorized
How Righteous Was He?The end of Parashat Beresheet describes mankind’s descent into utter corruption and depravity, as well as God’s decision to destroy humanity and start anew. Noah, a righteous man, is chosen by Hashem to be spared from the Flood and to...
by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Oct 25, 2006 | Uncategorized
When did the Mabul (Deluge) occur? According to a simple reading of the genealogies recorded in Parashot Beresheet and Noah, respectively, the Mabul took place in the Hebrew year 1556 (i.e., 2204 BCE). An individual who is unfamiliar with the basics of history,...
by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Oct 23, 2006 | Uncategorized
Earlier today, I noticed a comment from my friend Jake Adler on the “Authenticity of the Bible” post. He requested a further post addressing the so-called “proof” of revelation at Sinai. This proof has been elaborated convincingly by Rabbi...
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