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Belief in Heaven is Fundamental to Judaism

Belief in Heaven is Fundamental to Judaism

I am often asked by Jews and non-Jews to explain the Jewish view of heaven and hell.  A few prefatory remarks will help guide us on our exploration and understanding of this seemingly obscure concept. In this post we try to answer the question - Does Judaism Believe in Heaven and Hell? Is there a Jewish heaven? Biblical Sources The Torah says, "and the Almighty formed man of dust from the earth, and He blew into his nostrils the SOUL of life" (Genesis 2:7). Human beings are composed of two asp
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Robin Schanker The Long Road Home

Robin Schanker The Long Road Home

I opened my door to find Holly, a friend I hadn't seen much that semester. Why did she visit me that October evening? I invited her in and we chatted for about fifteen minutes. Then Holly subtly changed the subject to Jesus Christ and Christianity, asking if I had seen a recent film on death and dying, sponsored by a group she was now involved with called Campus Crusade for Christ. Gradually it became clear that Holly wanted me to accept Jesus as my savior. I insisted that, to Jews, Jesus is no
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz