Thirteen Principles – Prophecy
Regarding these 13 principles I prefaced some remarks on the parent page here The Rambam’s sixth principle is regarding prophecy. I paraphrase, approximately, adding how I understand his words more or less: There have been people who merited to reach a high level of ability, and perfected themselves to a high level, to…
Thirteen Principles – Worship Only G-d
Regarding these 13 principles I prefaced some remarks on the parent page here The fifth of the Rambam’s principles is that G-d is the only one that it is fitting that we serve Him and worship Him, to exalt Him, and to tell others about His Greatness. Therefore one should not do such…
Thirteen Principles – G-d Was First
Regarding these 13 principles I prefaced some remarks on the parent page here The Rambam writes that this One that he mentioned previously is the absolute first entity that ever was, eternal. And that everything else in creation existed only after G-d, and does not share G-d’s eternalness. There are many proofs for…
Thirteen Principles – No Divine Physicality
Regarding these 13 principles I prefaced some remarks on the parent page here The Rambam writes in his third principle that G-d does not have a body nor any physicality whatsoever. That this previously mentioned Entity which is One, is not a body nor the power of a body. Moreover, those things which…
Thirteen Principles – Unity of G-d
Regarding these 13 principles I prefaced some remarks on the parent page here The second of the Rambam’s principles is about the Unity of G-d. The Rambam writes that this entity which is the cause of all that is, is One. But not the kind of “one” that we know of. Any one thing that…
Thirteen Principles – Existence of G-d
Regarding these 13 principles I prefaced some remarks on the parent page here The first of the Rambam’s thirteen principles is about the existence of G-d. The Rambam writes, and I paraphrase, that the first fundamental is to believe in the existence of G-d. That there exists an entity complete and perfect in all possible…
Jewish Beliefs
What the Jewish People Believe In I start this article in December 2013, and I know in advance that it is going to take me a long time. Many people come to my site searching for “Jewish Beliefs”, and it’s time that I give you what you are looking for. If you are visiting this…
The Chag (Jewish Holiday) of Shavuos
The Chag (Jewish Holiday) of Shavuos This is an edited copy of an article that I wrote in a previous year in a different blog before the Chag, Jewish holiday, of Shavuos, in the category Jewish Holidays. Searching for Jewish Beliefs? Click Here for my main article on Jewish Beliefs. Jewish Holidays: Shavuos 2010 The…
Bitul Selflessness
Bitul Selflessness I had an insight last Shabbos about bitul, selflessness, which I don’t mind sharing. Searching for Jewish Beliefs? Click Here for my main article on Jewish Beliefs. Chazal: Pirkei Avos Chazal express themselves in Pirkei Avos, “Who is wise? He who learns from every person.” I had contact with something which is almost…
Reb Shlomo Veingrad
Reb Shlomo Veingrad In this article I want to share my admiration for Reb Shlomo Veingrad and his commitment to Torah learning and Jewish Beliefs. Also, I will focus on the importance of Torah learning as well as the difficulty sometimes to keep up Torah learning. And then of course Reb Shlomo’s question: Would he…
Rosh Chodesh
Rosh Chodesh This post about Rosh Chodesh is not intended to be understood by everyone. Rosh Chodesh Kislev Today starts Rosh Chodesh Kislev. Searching for Jewish Beliefs? Click Here for my main article on Jewish Beliefs. I heard once from my Rosh Kollel decades ago an explanation for the seemingly surprising statement by Chazal that…