Ask the rabbi. WARS & WEAPONS Q. Can any modern war be regarded as a "just war" (Aquinas’ phrase) or a "permitted war" (to use the Talmudic terminology)? A. First, a disclaimer. My answer to your question addresses the moral issues and is not necessarily dictated by the war in the Ukraine. The concept of…
Well, it turns out the Beatles didn’t get broken up by Yoko after all. But Peter Jackson may have gotten closer. His Get Back movie seemed to be so far over the top that even Beatlemaniacs like myself had had enough. But no. On this edition of the Gang, we still can’t stop talking about […]
Ask the rabbi. 7 NOAHIDE LAWS Q. What are the Seven Noahide Laws and to whom do they apply? A. The Torah is not only for Jews but major sections are basic laws for the whole of mankind, known as the "Sheva Mitzvot B’nei No’ach" – the Seven Laws of the Sons of Noah. As…