Zalman Kravitz

Do Jews Believe in Heaven and Hell?

Do Jews Believe in Heaven and Hell?

Do Jews Believe in Heaven and Hell? Recently a Jewish student asked me if Jews believe in heaven and hell. I explained that Judaism has a concept of heaven and hell but emphasized that we do not believe in eternal damnation. Then I asked her why she asked this question. She told me she was curious because her Christian friends always spoke about heaven and hell, but she had never heard about it at home or in Hebrew school. So why do some religions obsess about heaven and hell while the Jewis
Torah portion Toldos heaven and hell
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Solving The Messianic Mystery

Solving The Messianic Mystery

Solving The Messianic Mystery A Google search of the word messiah generates 81 million results and many opinions concerning his identity. In Hebrew, the word for messiah is [משיח–moshiach], and it means “anointed.” Therefore, this word can refer to various anointed individuals and objects (e.g., kings, priests, prophets, and the Altar) consecrated for holy service. In Judaism, “the messiah” is the ultimate anointed Jewish king who will usher in a messianic age. This belief originated in the Je
Torah portion Vayechi Genesis 49:10
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Five Ways to Have a Personal Relationship with God

Five Ways to Have a Personal Relationship with God

REACHING FOR ETERNITY: Five Ways to Get Close to God and Have a Personal Relationship with God  — Rabbi Michael Skobac Judaism teaches that in creating man, God wanted to have a recipient to benefit from His goodness. Just like our earthly parents want their children to have the maximum life has to offer, God wants us to receive the greatest good and the greatest pleasure possible. Of course the greatest good is God Himself. Connecting with God is the greatest good possible and the most pleasur
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
A dizzying array of conspiracy theories given oxygen by the Internet

A dizzying array of conspiracy theories given oxygen by the Internet

HRISTIANITY & CONSPIRACY THINKING: When your Hear Hoof Beats, Think Horses, Not Zebras, with Rabbi Michael Skobac Since 9/11, a growing number of people have begun embracing a dizzying array of conspiracy theories given oxygen by the Internet and social media. In truth, these kinds of ideas go back hundreds and possibly thousands of years. Most conspiracy theories have similar dynamics that account for their origin and development. In this lecture, Rabbi Skobac will examine this phenomenon and
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Is RABBINIC AUTHORITY Biblical?

Is RABBINIC AUTHORITY Biblical?

RABBINIC AUTHORITY: Nature and Origins -  with Rabbi Michael Skobac Many people, including most Christians, insist on a strict policy of "sola scriptura". This basically means that if they don't see something in the text of the Bible, then it has no legitimacy. It is on the basis of this axiom that these people challenge the ability of rabbis throughout the ages to formulate laws such as their requirement for ritual hand washing before eating bread or the post-Biblical holiday of Chanukah. A s
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
IS JESUS IN THE TALMUD?

IS JESUS IN THE TALMUD?

JEWS FOR JUDAISM is an international organization dedicated to countering the multi-million dollar efforts of Christian missionary groups that target Jews, the impact of cults and eastern religions, and the growing rate of intermarriage that is devastating the Jewish community. JEWS FOR JUDAISM achieves its goal through FREE educational programs, materials and counseling services that connect Jewish people to the spiritual depth, beauty and wisdom of Judaism and keeps Jews Jewish. Please contact
jesus talmud
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
God Speaks To Us... How Do We Listen?

God Speaks To Us... How Do We Listen?

HEARING THE VOICE OF GOD – SHEMA ISRAEL – with Rabbi Michael Skobac – Jews for Judaism “Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One” (Deuteronomy 6:4). The Torah directs us to listen to God – to seek to hear His voice. There are actually numerous ways that God speaks to us today – we may not always be paying attention. This lecture explores some of the many manifestations of God’s voice that we can hear in our lives if we learn how to listen.
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz