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Jewish tradition definitely taps into that fear. In fact, there's this image, a really chilling one, of a literal doorway to Gehenna – often translated as Hell, though it’s more ac...
It’s not a job many would apply for, but Jewish tradition tells us there is someone – an angel, in fact – tasked with this grim responsibility. His name is Samriel, and he's the ga...
We often think of Mashiach – the Messiah – as a future figure, the one who will usher in an era of peace and redemption. But what about now? Where is he? What’s he doing? Jewish tr...
It’s a question that might seem a little… out there. But Jewish tradition has always grappled with the mysteries of life, death, and what lies beyond. And when we delve into some o...
Jewish tradition has a place for them, a sort of spiritual purification chamber we call Gehenna. But the story doesn't end there, not by a long shot. What's truly fascinating is wh...
Jewish tradition offers some fascinating, and surprisingly detailed, glimpses into that great unknown. Imagine this: the moment your soul separates from your body. According to the...
"Let there be light!" And there was light. Simple, powerful, divine fiat. But there's another beautiful, equally potent idea woven through Jewish tradition: creation by the very wo...
Many believe the answer is Hebrew. It's a pretty powerful idea. That the very letters we use to write down these words are echoes of something ancient, something divine. A primordi...
Where was the Torah before it was given to Moses? Have you ever wondered about that? It's a question that dives right into the heart of Jewish mythology. Because if the Torah is so...
