From the beginning of creation, God has communicated with people. One of those forms of communication is prophecy.
There have been many prophets in the past. Are there any prophets alive today? Will there be any more prophets in the future?
Rambam – Maimonides
Rambam lived from 1135 – 1204. He is most famous for his books on Jewish law (Mishneh Torah) and philosophy (Guide of the Perplexed).
Types of Prophetic Visions in the Bible
God has chosen to deliver prophetic messages in several different ways. This article discusses the types of prophetic visions in the Bible with some examples.
How to Become a Prophet or Prophetess
Prophecy is a “learned” skill. It can be taught. Here are the steps you need to become a prophet or prophetess.
Whether you are a man or a woman, the process is the same.
Types of Prophets in the Bible
It is a basic tenet of Judaism that God wants people to understand the purpose of creation. One of the ways that God has chosen to communicate His will is by revealing it to different types of prophets.
Rambam and Marriage
This week my wife and I celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary.
I won’t claim everything has always been perfect. “And they lived happily ever after” only happens in fairy tales.
However, since we’ve reached this milestone, I think I’ve got some license to share a wedding idea with you.
Spring, Trees, and Pesach
Parshat Ki Tisa 5773
Spring is definitely in the air.
It’s a good thing, too.
Pesach /Passover is now less than a month away and Pesach must be celebrated in the spring.
Thinking about Third Temple Sacrifices
Parshat Vayikra 5772
Earlier in the week I asked a number of questions to stimulate thinking about the difficult topic of animal sacrifices (offerings) in the Temple.
In this post I will focus on four questions: