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February 2026

February 17, 2026

The Torah Teaches Justice But We Have Chosen Compromise

Like most of the world, since 2020 I have spent a lot of time wondering...

February 14, 2026

What the Torah Really Says About the Epstein Files

The Epstein Files have taken over our news and our social media feeds as victims...

August 2024

August 13, 2024

How SCOTUS Violated Religious Freedom

When the Supreme Court, also known as SCOTUS, failed to uphold Roe vs Wade, they...

April 2024

April 16, 2024

What Does The Torah Say About Lesbians?

What does The Torah say about lesbians? While many religious people lump all homosexuals into...

April 12, 2024

May Jews Have Piercings and Tattoos?

After the article on Female Genital Mutilation, a reader wrote in to ask about the...

January 2024

January 08, 2024

Questioning G-d

Is it ok to question G-d, even to be angry with them? That is a...

October 2023

October 04, 2023

Pastor Climbed Into Lion’s Cage

This week in weird religious news, a Christian pastor climbed into a lion's cage to...

September 2023

September 24, 2023

Should A Rapist Get the Death Penalty According to the Bible?

When the subject of rape comes up in Biblical discussion, we often hear about disgust...

September 18, 2023

Why Was Abraham Asked to Sacrifice Issac?

The binding of Issac is a difficult story for many people. Why would Abraham be...

September 13, 2023

Moses: The Historicity

Today we take a break from The Women In The Bible Series to learn about...

July 2023

July 13, 2023

G-d’s Chosen and What That Means

In spiritual conversations today, people often discuss being anointed or chosen by G-d. We are...

July 02, 2023

The Medical Case for Circumcision: Science Again Confirms The Torah

Science has often given credence to the laws in The Torah. If you eat shellfish,...

June 2023

June 27, 2023

Bishop Resigned After Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

As US News reported, Knoxville Tennessee's bishop resigned after sexual abuse lawsuits. Bishop Richard Stika...

May 2023

May 16, 2023

Is Zelensky Jewish?

When Volodymr Zelensky was elected President of Ukraine, his religious beliefs came into question. Many...

May 14, 2023

What Was the Original Meaning of Mother’s Day?

Today each of us is honoring our mothers and the sacrifices they have made for...

May 04, 2023

Ancient Bible Scripture Discovered: What it Means for Christians and Jews

Popular Mechanics reported that an ancient Bible Scripture has been discovered. Grigory Kessel published a...

April 2023

April 26, 2023

Israel’s 75th Birthday: What We Should Remember When Celebrating

Israel celebrates its 75th consecutive year as a sovereign nation this year. Of course, we...

April 23, 2023

5 Things Jesus Said that You Will Never Hear in Church

Those Christians who rely on their pastor to tell them about Jesus would be shocked...

April 15, 2023

Who lied the Serpent or G-d?

Who lied, the Serpent or G-d? In the Christian Bible the snake says to Eve,...

April 11, 2023

Video of Dalai Lama Asking a Child to Suck His Tongue is a Cry for Torah

CNN reported this week about about a video of the Dalai Lama kissing a...

April 11, 2023

Repenting of the Sin of Christianity

I am repenting of the sin of Christianity and idolatry. As Easter approaches I have...

April 04, 2023

This Passover Don’t Wait for the Bread to Rise

This Passover, don't wait for the bread to rise! When G-d freed the Israelites from...

March 2023

March 30, 2023

The Many Genders of Ancient Judaism

With many states now banning Trans performers, it is important to understand the religious arguments...

March 26, 2023

Jesus was Jewish, Whether We Like it or Not

Jesus was Jewish. It is a subject neither Christianity nor Judaism like to talk about....

March 23, 2023

The Law as Blessing

When others think about living under “The Law,” Jewish Law that is, they think of...

March 18, 2023

The Torah is Not Against Homosexuality

The Torah is not against homosexuality. Rather, the Torah is against idolatry. You may be...

March 11, 2023

Your Children’s Future is Determined by Your Relationship With G-d

Your relationship with G-d determines your children’s future. Even if your children stray from the...

March 05, 2023

Girl 17 Ordered to Pay the Family of Her Rapist

A 17 year old girl has been ordered to pay $150,000 to the family of...

February 2023

February 26, 2023

G-d Ordered an Abortion?

A big debate in the United States, at the moment, is whether abortion should be...

February 21, 2023

Can Women Teach and Disobey Men? Biblical Evidence Says Yes!

Because of the wide reach of Christianity and Paul's teachings, it is widely believed that...