Hello.    I've had a little Hebrew (one year) and have questions from time to time.    I've a BTh in theology, MA in Teaching/child psych.

I've had to years of German, two years of Greek, and am currently learning a bit of Spanish on my own.

My interest in forum is to ask questions and get a better grip on the Tanakh.   

Currently I'm in a discussion about  the meaning of ָחַם -Nacham.   I tend to believe all words must travel back to their root meaning for proper interpretation, such that 'comfort,repent, relent' are, I think, rather contextual than implicit.    For me, 'sighed' carries the broader meaning of the Tanakh language more appropriately, and leaves context for further meaning.    Such is a sample of 'why I'm interested in being here.'   

Thanks for taking a few moments to briefly get acquainted.  -Lon

menachen Begin..he made one mistake during his political career,,,he signed a peace treaty with egypt...egypt got contral of the sinai; an oil well that Israel could have needed,,,what did Israel get...a scrap of paper and re quiring of a demolishing a Jewish settlement ..although not a direct result- the precident had been set..give up the land of Israel  for peace...  in short it was the begining of the oslo accords and the destructions of 25 Jewish settlements in judea; Samaria; gaza and the Sinai...yet one action can have a long effect...

What do these words mean?

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Tommorow evening it begins.

Chag Sameach, chaverim.

In this new year we will not be perfect, but we can be better. We have to be.

May you have an easy fast.

May you find meaning in the day.

Gemar hatimah tovah.

I chanced upon a book that really got me interested in my Jewish heritage. I haven't really been so observant for a good portion of my life but I still could never justify opting out of Judaism altogether. After all, we have really suffered for keeping and observing the same beliefs that today we often take for granted in a world that pushes for questioning religion and being a skeptic while simply ignoring the fact that indeed questioning science is also something that must be done. I don't want to put myself entirely in the believer camp yet, but all I have understood from this book is that if we must be iconoclasts then let us equally scrutinize everything. 

Here is a brief summary of the book below and the link to the book for anyone that is interested in reading further. - (This is a 4 part series)

 https://www.amazon.com/Atheism-Real-Juda...rd_w=fZJWq&content-id=amzn1.sym.dcf559c6-d374-405e-a13e-133e852d81e1&pf_rd_p=dcf559c6-d374-405e-a13e-133e852d81e1&pf_rd_r=GQE4GH95ZW7NQ9K6KBMX&pd_rd_wg=UJtFy&pd_rd_r=aeb809f4-d355-4d5e-861d-d10d8ea03984&pd_rd_i=1568717059&psc=1


This four-volume judicial review, addressed to the skeptical, non-religious Jewish mind, delivers a shocking verdict: "Real Judaism" is a proven, non-faith religion, vindicated by cold logic and unavoidable evidence, not sentiment or superstition. The implication is clear: rejecting your heritage is intellectually dishonest and leads directly to Jewish self-annihilation.
Here is a short, compelling summary of the case presented across the four books:

1. Let's Really Try to Disprove Judaism: This volume establishes the uniqueness of Judaism's core claim: a mass, simultaneous, public Revelation at Sinai in 1312 BCE, unlike other faiths based on unwitnessed, private revelations. The mathematical force of the Law of Probability proves that the survival of this story for over 3,000 years is impossible if it were a lie. The odds were against survival by roughly 50,000 to 1. Your existence as a Jew today is presented as the living, inexplicable proof that the claim must be true.
   
2. Judaism on Trial: The case is strengthened by irrefutable non-Jewish evidence—including archaeology, history, DNA findings, and ancient texts from enemies like the Samarians. This confirms the unbroken, generational chain of testimony (the Sinai Argument). The ultimate objective witness, Sir Isaac Newton, is cited as having examined and intellectually embraced the Sinai argument, rejecting both atheism and faith religions for lack of judicial certainty.
   
3. Mutation: Schmutation: This volume contrasts the proven nature of Real Judaism with the secular atheist worldview, often rooted in the "Faith of Immaculate Mutation" (evolution). It argues that the secular framework, which rational Jews embrace, fails every legal and logical test that Judaism passes beyond a reasonable doubt. This irrational rejection of a proven heritage is attributed to a preference for a life of amoral freedom and intellectual laziness.
   
4. Why Bad Things Happen to Good People: The Hidden Book Answers: Having judicially established the Creator's existence, this final volume draws on the profound wisdom found in the Talmud (the encyclopaedic Oral Law). The Talmud is presented as the only source that provides robust, logical answers to the ultimate questions of existence, suffering, and justice. It explains that life is designed as an ultimate test of Freewill, proving that knowledgeable observance leads to emotional security and contentment, making the choice to assimilate the self-inflicted final solution.
   

Just wondering if there happens to be any Noahides who browse this forum.


Wondering what resources are best recommended for those who are interested/beginners and wanting to look more into Judaism while practicing the Seven Laws.

Hi 

I am looking for Hebrew Speakers for a Contact Centre based in Greece.

Relocation assistance is offered  - Must have eligibility to work in EU.
Pleas get in contact for more information - kevvyt123@gmail.com

Thanks
Kevin

Interesting is the book, The Art of Jewish Hand-reading, by Dr. Matthew Lemburger, which I recently purchased.  I don't know how familiar any of you are about the Jewish Tree of Life but Lemberger explains that the Palmistry is derived and/or used in conjunction with that diagram. In other words, the 10 sephirots seen in the Tree of Life. For example, let's take at random the Gevurah. When looking at the Palmistry, the Gevurah hand refers to discipline, such as children when they are in their formative years, during which they are impressionable. And in adults, it can refer to sexual abstinence. I suppose such men would be adept at practicing celibacy. (Or maybe they have a testosterone problem.) After all, we know there are many Hindu Yogis who practice such abstinence. Anyway, this Gevurah is one of the 10 palm-prints which correspond to the 10 sephirots of the Tree.

Tomorrow evening marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, 5786.

I wish you all a sweet and good new year filled joy and love, health and goodness, healing of mind, healing of body, hope, all blessings, including that, at times, most elusive of all - peace.