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  1. Ehav4Ever

    Is it true that Torath Mosheh/Orthodox Jews think halakha is complete and unalterable?

    In order to answer this question, the first consideration would be "What is halakha?" The hebrew term (הלכה) comes from the Hebrew root (ה-ל-ך) meaning "walking; moving towards a goal." Thus, halakha is defined as the process of practice, tradition, rulings, etc. that relates to how Torath...
    • Ehav4Ever
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    • halacha halakha israel jews orthodox jews torah torath mosheh הלכה תורה
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Theological Concepts
  2. ronki23

    Why did the Jews move to Israel/Palestine in 1882 ?

    I thought the creation of Israel was due to the Holocaust and the Jews having somewhere safe to live but the Jews started moving to Palestine in 1882 . I know there was a partition plan in 1920 to seperate Jordan from Palestine and then further partition under the Peel proposal. Why did the...
  3. Harel13

    An idea on Matot-Mas'ei

    Judasim DIR In this week's double parsha portion, we learn that half of the Tribe of Menashe go out and capture territories in the Bashan area. Two particular episodes in this conquest are recounted: Yair ben Menashe capturing "chavoteihem", which, according to archeologist Dr. Yitzchak Meitlis...
    • Harel13
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    • conquest israel masei matot parsha
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Judaism DIR
  4. questfortruth

    The New Piece between two gods: Islam and Judaism?

    Quote: "and we start fire, and we shut it down."
  5. Harel13

    Violence in mixed Israeli cities

    Israeli graphic artist Or Reichert put out some infographics comparing the Jewish to Arab violence with the Arab to Jewish violence of the last week in Israel. I took the liberty of translating one of them into English: Some food for thought for those who believe that the violence on both...
  6. ronki23

    Best Middle East combinations?

    My favourite vacation I ever took was Dubai and Sharjah in 2004. One day I would like to see Abu Dhabi and maybe Dubai again. What about doing Jordan and Israel together ? Which Iranic countries are safe to visit because Afganistan is not stable and Iran has unfairly imprisoned Nazanin Zaghari...
    • ronki23
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    • abu dhabi dubai israel jordan persia
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Travel
  7. Harel13

    Belated Happy Yom Yerushalayim

    Judaism DIR Happy Yom Yerushalayim, everyone! It's still fine to celebrate the tremendous miracle Hashem did for us. After all, the war lasted 6 days. :) In fact, on the day after Yom Yerushalayim, which is today, the people of Chevron celebrate Yom Chevron, in commemoration of the freeing of...
  8. J

    Unconditional love discussed in Israel

    Check out this Israeli orthodox jew and Dutch new immigrant in Israel discussing the Lord's unconditional love for all humanity. Even with Him creating evil (Isaiah 45:7). Also, some conspiracy theories are mentioned concerning zionism and a pagan star and the star of David(Amos 5:25-27). Real...
  9. Teritos

    Who are the heirs of Israel?

    I believe the Bible and the Bible says that the true heirs of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are the Christians who have become children of Israel through faith in the gospel, they are now kings, priests and even gods. The fleshly Israel who reject the gospel have lost this blessing, they and all...
  10. Harel13

    Happy 73rd Israeli Independence Day!

    Judaism DIR Happy Yom Ha'atzma'ut! The State of Israel is now 73. I'm not aware of any other country that moves the celebrations of its independence day depending on what day of the week it falls on. But Israel does, whenever there's a chance that the celebrations will cause a desecration...
  11. T

    right to basic education for ultra-orthodox boys in Israel

    ... that's an old story: Former ultra-Orthodox Jews demand basic education former ultra-Orthodox Jews are suing the Israeli state for having failed to grant them the right of getting some basic education in math and English. Boys get even less education than girls. However, I couldn't find...
  12. Harel13

    Obligatory Israeli Elections Thread

    Today is Israel's 4th round of elections in the last two years. I myself voted for a party that I'm not certain will reach the minimum number of votes, but here's hoping. There will be no Bibi Netanyahu-bashing on this thread, not because I like him, but because I'm tired of the political...
  13. danieldemol

    Should the US push harder for a 2 state solution in Israel/Palestine

    Should the US push harder for a 2 state solution in Israel/Palestine? 'United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the occupied Palestinian territory Lynn Hastings said in a statement that the recent Israeli demolition of Palestinian homes and evacuation of local residents and confiscation of...
  14. danieldemol

    US condemns unilateral steps by Israelis and Palestinians toward each other

    The US Department of State's Ned Price said, '“We believe it’s critical for Israel and the Palestinian Authority to refrain from unilateral steps that exacerbate tensions and undercut efforts to advance a negotiated two-state solution,”' '...unilateral steps - by Israelis and Palestinians alike...
  15. TransmutingSoul

    How can the Jew reject, Jesus, Muhammad, Bab and Baha'u'llah?

    How is this possible? Israel is the centre of the Faith in One God. Stands to reason God chose the Centre point of all God given Faiths. Stands to reason they would not last, if they are not of God. Israel has millions of pilgrims each year going to give praise to One God. Jews and...
  16. TransmutingSoul

    I am Israel

    This is a great Movie, I enjoyed watching it. I AM ISRAEL | Official Movie Site | Now On DVD & Blu-Ray From a Baha'i perspective, the movie talks of how since the late 19th Century Israel has become a garden paradise, reflecting age old prophecies. Isaiah 35: 1 - 2 The Glory of Zion 1The...
  17. Ehav4Ever

    Question to Christians - Phyisical Israel and Spiritual Israel

    Questions to Christians: My understanding is that many Christian sects hold that a "spiritual Israel" has replaced the Israel that received the Torah at Mount Sinai. My understanding is that when Christians state "spiritual Israel" they are referencing themselves, Christianity or their...
  18. ronki23

    The Bahrain and UAE peace treaties

    Can we credit these to Trump ? If we can't then that means Clinton (Jordan, Palestine) and Carter's (Egypt) peace treaties can't be credited to them either
  19. danieldemol

    U.N. says Israel's "unlawful demolition" of Palestinian village leaves 41 kids homeless

    'United Nations — Israeli forces sent demolition vehicles this week to bulldoze a Palestinian village, leaving some 70 civilians, including 41 children, homeless, the United Nations said. It was part of the largest forced displacement carried out by the Israeli government in years, according to...
  20. danieldemol

    Assaults reported against protesters; 6,000 rally against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

    'Demonstrators say they are attacked in Hod Hasharon, Eilat, Ramat Gan; clashes break out between police and marchers in capital... The protesters call for Netanyahu’s resignation due to his corruption trial, and lambaste his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and ensuing economic fallout...
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