Ask the Orthodox Rabbi: Torah, Jewish Bible Stories
An orthodox rabbi answers questions about people and events in the Hebrew Bible (Torah). Learn about Jewish Bible stories.
Abraham - Breaking Idols
Is the story of Abraham breaking his father's idols true?
Is the story of Abraham breaking his father's idols true?
Benjamin
Rabbi Shraga Simmons answers questions about the Biblical figure of Benjamin.
Rabbi Shraga Simmons answers questions about the Biblical figure of Benjamin.
Book of Daniel
Rabbi Shraga Simmons answers questions about the Book of Daniel.
Rabbi Shraga Simmons answers questions about the Book of Daniel.
Cain and Abel - Afraid of Whom?
Whom did Cain fear after he killed his brother?
Whom did Cain fear after he killed his brother?
Cain and Abel - Wives
Who were Cain and Abel's wives?
Who were Cain and Abel's wives?
Camels in the Book of Genesis
Why are camels mentioned as beasts of burden in Genesis when according to history they were not used that way until 2000 years after the events of Genesis?
Why are camels mentioned as beasts of burden in Genesis when according to history they were not used that way until 2000 years after the events of Genesis?
Goshen
What were the boundaries of Goshen?
What were the boundaries of Goshen?
Jephthah's Daughter
In the book of Judges we read about a judge called Jephthah. Did Jephthah offer his daughter as a burnt sacrifice to God to fullfill his vow?
In the book of Judges we read about a judge called Jephthah. Did Jephthah offer his daughter as a burnt sacrifice to God to fullfill his vow?
Order to Leave Garden of Eden
When God told Adam to leave the garden of Eden, did God say that you (singular) must go or you (plural). Was God talking to both Adam and Eve or just Adam?
When God told Adam to leave the garden of Eden, did God say that you (singular) must go or you (plural). Was God talking to both Adam and Eve or just Adam?