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My Journey Home to Judaism - Part 11

This is the last part of the 11 part series on the writer’s journey back to Judaism. For the other parts, read this. Home at last . . . I called up the closest full synagogue to me. That was over two hours away and in another state! I left a long message about how I was a Jew who wanted to come home and we waited. Holding my breath at the sound of the phone ringing, my heart beat with extra fervency. It is was the rabbi of a local Chabad house on the line! Yes, he would meet with us right

conversion journey home to judaism

Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 1 min read

Can an Orthodox Rabbi Respect Billy Graham?

The funeral of “America’s Pastor,” the Reverend Billy Graham, has been described as a continuation of the decades of his evangelical preaching. In his eulogy, son and successor, Franklin Graham restated his father’s message that “Jesus is the only way” to God. His message included a call to “repentance and salvation” saying that there was no better place or time than his father's funeral for a conversion to Christianity. As a Jew, I disagree with Graham’s beliefs in the Messiahship and divinity

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 3 min read

Maimonides - Laws Pertaining to The Messiah

Maimonides » Mishneh Torah » Sefer Shoftim » Melachim uMilchamot In this post we will read about Maimonides, the laws pertaining to the Messiah and find out what really are the laws. Read on to find out. So what are these laws pertaining to the Messiah? Read on! Chapter 11 Halacha 1 In the future, the Messianic king will arise and renew the Davidic dynasty, restoring it to its initial sovereignty. He will build the Temple and gather the dispersed of Israel. Then, in his days, the

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 8 min read

Question of the Week: Palm Reading and Horoscopes

Question of the Week: What is Judaism's take on looking into our future? I've always been under the impression that it is forbidden for us to consult with spiritual 'mediums', but more and more I'm hearing of people who are paying big money to find out what their future may hold. Is it possible to know our destiny? Answer: The Torah forbids looking into the future, not because it isn't possible to do, but because it isn't a good idea. There are indeed ways to divine the future. There are Jew

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 2 min read

Jesus In The Talmud

Written by Gil Student Bastard Harlot Died Young Balaam Beginning Conclusion Historians Jesus in Hell The Accusation Insults Against Blessed Mary, Sanhedrin 106a, says Jesus' mother was a whore: "She who was the descendant of princes and governors played the harlot with carpenters." Also in footnote #2 to Shabbat 104b it is stated that in the "uncensored" text of the Talmud it is written that Jesus mother, "Miriam the hairdresser," had sex with many men. "Jesus was a bastard born o

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 13 min read

Missionary Claims #5

Claim #5: Christian belief in the trinity of God is compatible with Judaism The foundation of Christian theology includes belief in the bodily incarnation of G-d, that G-d exists as a Trinity, and that Jesus was a mediator between G-d and man. "Hebrew Christian" missionaries claim that this theology is totally compatible with Judaism. The Jewish Response As stated earlier, Judaism maintains that certain beliefs may be permissible for non-Jews, but not for Jews. The Christian theology concerni

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 2 min read

HIstorical Timeline

Timeline of Significant Events and People The following time line is provided a perspective on the events affecting Christianity and Judaism. A general idea of the “whom, when and where” of the development of Christianity – affords us a greater understanding of world events and how the movement evolved. We have provided only the most central figures of Christianity, and of Judaism for this time period. It should be noted that this is not an exhaustive list. B.C.E. 44 Julius Ceasar assassinat

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 2 min read

General Missionary FAQS

This is a list of general Missionary FAQS that you may have. Read on... Q: What is Deceptive Proselytizing? A: Deceptive Proselytizing is an attempt to convert people through devious and false means and methods. Although not all missionaries are deceptive, when you are challenged by any of them, it’s important to use critical thinking and not take their arguments at face value. A person can come to your home, or leave missionary literature at your door. An invitation to an event can be mailed

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 2 min read