1. Can anyone join the Jewish faith? Would it make me a Jew? 2. Do Jews believe that Jesus Christ, the Messiah, came once in the flesh and is coming a second time for his church? Answer: The answers to your questions, in order, are: 1) Yes and Yes — as long as they renounce … Read more
Question: I am an 8th grade student at a Conservative day school. I need to do a research paper for Jewish History class on changes in Conservative Judaism in the last 50 years. I have no clue where or how to begin. Any suggestions regarding research sources?Answer: I would begin with the book Conservative Judaism, … Read more
Question: Can you recommend a basic book on the Jewish religion, something that a non-Jewish person could understand? Answer: There are many excellent books available, such as the “… for Dummies” or “Idiots Guide” series. I would recommend beginning with Jewish Literacy, by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin. Question: What 10 books do you think should be … Read more
Question: What are the covenants that God made with the Jewish people? I know that the Abraham story is the first one. How many are there and what are they? Answer: There is actually only one covenant between God and the Jewish people, but after the initial agreement, it is renewed several times with Abraham … Read more