The Jewish View of Satan

The Jewish View of Satan

What is the Jewish view of Satan? Was he a fallen angel? Let us find out in this post. Christian View In Christian belief, Satan is a fallen angel that has freedom of choice and rebels against God. Christians conveniently use the “Satan, to explain any evil or irrational behavior (such as non belief in Jesus as messiah or god). The New Testament is fertile ground for this outlook. It is only here that Satan becomes a wicked, rebellious angel, which quite likely evolved the character called Sat
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Jews as God’s Chosen People

Jews as God’s Chosen People

Are the Jews God's Chosen people? What does “chosen” mean? Let's find out. The meaning of “Chosen” has changed over time and has a different meaning for different groups. The first reference to God’s Chosen people is in Exodus. Exodus 19:5-6 5. And now, if you obey Me and keep My covenant, you shall be to Me a treasure out of all peoples, for Mine is the entire earth. 6. And you shall be to Me a kingdom of princes and a holy nation.' These are the words that you shall speak to the children of
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Repentance - Tishuvah

Repentance - Tishuvah

Question: What is the Jewish concept of Repentance and Tishuvah? The Hebrew word for repentance is Tshuvah-תשובה and literally means to “return to G-d.” Our personal relationship with G-d allows us to turn directly to Him at any time, as it states: * “Return to Me and I shall return to you” (Malachi 3:7) * “when the wicked man turns away from his wickedness that he has committed, and does that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.” (Ezekiel 18:27) Additionally, G-d is extr
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Personal relationship with God

Personal relationship with God

Christian Belief One cannot achieve a personal relationship directly with God by the performance of Mitzvot anymore, and can only draw close through the saving grace of Jesus. The New Testament (Romans 4:13-16) portrays the commandments as a curse and stumbling block. Jewish standpoint King David writes in Psalms * “the Law of G-d is perfect, restoring the soul.” (Psalm 19:7) King Solomon said that the main purpose of humanity is to believe in God and keep His commandments, as is stated: *
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Zalman Kravitz
Sin, Atonement and Salvation

Sin, Atonement and Salvation

It is important to note that Judaism and Christianity differ on most major theological issues. One of the more obvious issues is the matter of sin, atonement and salvation. Christian Belief * Early Christianity latched onto a notion that the messiah was someone who would be the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of the world. * Christianity believes that we are born condemned and that without the practice of animal sacrifices Jews cannot atone for their sins. This represents a blatant misinterp
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Christianity vs. Judaism – Major Differences

Christianity vs. Judaism – Major Differences

Here, in great brevity, is a summary of some of the major differences between Judaism and Christianity. There are major fundamental differences in the belief systems of Christianity and Judaism.  The following chart outlines these difference within Christianity and . Judaism   Christianity Judaism Nature of God Trinity Unity Nature of Messiah Divine Sin Sacrifice Just Human Righteous King Atonement Blood required Prayer and Repentance Sin Everyone stained by Adam and Eve All
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Zalman Kravitz
Responding to Missionaries and Cults On Campus and in Israel

Responding to Missionaries and Cults On Campus and in Israel

Many college students and students "doing their year" in Israel have contacted Jews for Judaism to speak about run-ins they have had with missionaries and cult recruiters. It may have been someone they met on the street, at a cafe,in the library or cafeteria or over the Internet, and often, at college, by a roommate, dorm-mate or new "friend" from class. It is often referred to as "friendship evangelism". A Jewish student is befriended by a warm and outgoing Christian or recruiter. As rapport a
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Isaiah 53 - A Jewish Perspective

Isaiah 53 - A Jewish Perspective

Wasn't the Prophet, in fact, referring to Jesus in this chapter? And didn't all Jews before the Middle Ages recognize this chapter as "messianic"? We hope to assist you in interpreting a chapter which has become a cornerstone of Christian evangelism to Jews. Our Jewish sages teach that "whoever saves a single Jewish soul is considered as if he had saved an entire world." How precious is the Jewish soul! Though the Bible study which follows is a lengthy one, we have prepared it in the belief tha
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz