There are many medical treatments that are not part of conventional medicine. Many of these unconventional treatments are very popular. What does Judaism say about alternative medical treatments? Are we allowed or perhaps even encouraged to seek alternative medical treatments? May we use them instead of conventional medicine? May we use them to complement conventional medicine? Generally, we can violate most laws of the Torah to save a life. Could alternative medical treatment also be used in violation of Torah laws to save a life?A fascinating discussion about the Jewish approach to alternative medicine.
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What are the 613 Commandments?
G-d gave the Jewish people 613 Commandments that we committed to follow as part of our covenant with Him. What are the 613 Commandments? Where can we find a list? What do the Commandments include? For more than 1,000 years Jewish scholars have debated over how to define Commandments, what exactly the 613 Commandments are and how to count them. A fascinating discussion about the 613 Commandments and the debate over exactly what are the commandments.
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The 10 Mitzvah Campaigns
Starting in the 1960's, the Rebbe started public Mitzvah campaigns as a call to encourage Jews to readopt many of the important Commandments in Judaism that they were not observing. Over the Years the Rebbe launched 10 Mitzvah campaigns raising awareness and increasing observance of some of the most central Commandments.
A fascinating discussion about the 10 Mitzvah Campaigns and how we can be part of them.
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Are Locust Kosher
While the Torah bans us from eating all insects, the Torah makes an exception for locust. The Torah lists certain types of locust that we are allowed to eat. Why did the Torah allow us to eat locust? Which types of locust are kosher? Can we eat them today?
A fascinating discussion about the kosher status of locust.
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The Jews of Tunisia
Jews have lived in Tunisia since Roman times and built strong communities in Tunis, Djerba and other cities. While most Jews left after independence, there is still a Jewish community in Tunis and a close knit community on the Island of Djerba.
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