Tag Archives: Noahide Laws

On Christians Becoming Jews

On the growing number of Noahides and Christian converts to Judaism, as a fulfilment of ancient Biblical and Jewish prophecy. Also: is the term “Judeo-Christian values” appropriate?

 

For how Esau became associated with Rome and Christianity, see here.

Abortion: What Does Judaism Really Say?

A short class on the complex issue of abortion, through the lens of both science and Jewish law. 

For a written summary and more info, see ‘A Mystical Look at Pregnancy and Abortion’.

The Zohar’s Amazing Scientific Knowledge of the Eyes

Within the Zohar’s commentary on this week’s parasha, Ha’azinu, is the treatise known as the Idra Zuta. This text describes the well-known narrative of the passing of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, and includes his very last discourse to his students. It is one of the most profound and penetrating teachings in the Zohar. It isn’t a coincidence that it was wedged within Ha’azinu, which our Sages similarly described as the deepest and most cryptic parasha of the Torah. A significant part of the Idra Zuta concerns matters of light and vision. Incredibly, the Zohar describes things that scientists only uncovered centuries later. In fact, one of these famous scientists may have used the Zohar as the inspiration for his discovery! Continue reading