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Torah's view on creation despite science's "proofs"
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Torah Interpretation
23 published letters loaded from this topic.
Rabbi . . .
Discuss the matter of evolution with scientists in this field; is orthodoxy a fundamentalist movement?
Dr. . . .
Guidelines to properly interpreting the Torah
Rabbi
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Mr. . . .
Proper interpretation of the Torah
Mrs.
The theory of evolution; the seven days of creation must be taken literally
Dr. H. Faier
Dr. H. Faier: Science is not categorical nor definitive, and does not have all the answers; Apologetic literature based on misconceptions about scientific absolutes; Science's limitations on creation and origins
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Mr.
Illegitimate children (Mamzer); changes in Halacha
Mr.
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Dr. [H. Faier]*
Dr. Harry Faier: The unnecessary apologetic attitude of Orthodoxy in supposed Torah and science issues; modern science's uncertainty
Mr. & Mrs. Benzion & Hinda Rader
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Miss . . .
Kabbalah must be taught through authentic tradition and lived observance; detached interpretation and translation brings distortion; Chassidus offers a clear, faithful path to inner Torah; efforts better spent on revealed Torah that leads to action and prepares for deeperunderstanding.
Chaplain Joel D. Covitz
All Jews are dependent one another, a lesson from military
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Mr. H. Gleich
Explanation of the Divine names in the prayer text; preparatory study before prayer
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Mr. . . .
A Jew always wants to conduct himself in the ways of Torah and Mitzvos; what is true Judaism; proper Jewish conduct is nourishment for the soul
Mr. . . .
Science never disproved the possibility of spontaneous generation; Torah states truths while science suggests theories
The Editor
Science cannot prove whether the sun is orbiting the earth or vice versa; the Rambam, especially in Mishneh Torah, must be taken literally
Mr. ...
1) Authenticity of Jewish Tradition and the Tanach 2) Torah's similarity and contrast to other codes, particularly the Code of Hammurabi 3) Authenticity of the Oral Law
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Professor C. Domb1
Professer C. Domb: Urgent need to publish work on Religion and Science; annual dating is unequivocally a count from creation; fallacy of the "evolutionary cosmology" theory; light and chronology prior to creation of the sun; the apologetic stance of many in regards to Torah and Science
Professor C. Domb
Professor C. Domb: The mistaken notion that Torah and Science are in conflict; suggestion of more forthright approach to subject of Cosmology and religion, as sequel to previously published article
Mr. Aron Dov and Mrs. Henna Elka Sufrin
Duty of those who prejudice against Chassidus to research the sources; a difficult situation with a student mainly stemming from parent's opposition; the priority to focus on projects which are practically possible, and delay other ideas for later
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Mr. and Mrs. Ernest and Erna Weill
Sculpture in avoidance of Torah prohibition against idolatry; Oral explanations of the written Torah were given simultaneously and are always necessary
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Mr. Eliezer Kalman Tiefenbrun
Mr. Eliezer Kalman Tiefenbrun: Beginning to study Tanya and the blessings it will bring; The dangers of someone with fragmented knowledge interpreting Torah
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