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Why is it not allowed to sell land in Israel to non-Jews?
According to Jewish religious law, selling land in Israel to non-Jews is generally prohibited. This prohibition is based on two main reasons: security concerns...

Jewish Learning Institute - Lesson 1: The Jewish People and the Talmud
Why Jewish life orbits a book of law. Jewish law’s ultimate record is the Talmud, but what is Jewish law? Explore its nature, scope,...

The Jewish Stockholm Syndrome
Was it a clear decision by the Jews to become slaves in Egypt? How did the Jews become more involved in Egyptian society and...

The Mitzvah of Tzitzit
Tzitzit are tassels that hang down from the four corners of a rectangular garment. What is the purpose of these fringes? What do they...

Why was Abraham chosen to be the first Jew instead of Noah?
When a Torah talks about someone for the first time, it usually introduces the person to us. However, there is no formal "introduction" of...

Are You a Salary Worker or an Agent of G-d?
There are three types of workers - a salary worker, an individual contractor and an agent. But what is the difference between them in...