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9 Intro to Bamidbar
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RABBI REUVEN MANN
RABBI MOSHE BEN-CHAIM
Rabbi Mann provides a comprehensive outline and principles taught in our new sefer Bamidbar.
Multiple questions are addressed.
6 God Proves His
Existence and Torah’s Truth RABBI MOSHE BEN-CHAIM
Torah’s precise wording regarding Revelation at Sinai reveals fundamentals.
Einstein’s Error:
“All religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree.” ALBERT EINSTEIN
LETTERS RABBI MOSHE BEN-CHAIM
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Insecurity & Superstition
READER: Your statement in the Jewishtimes is very interesting. You wrote, “Man seeks security about his future, accepting fallacies like astrology, amulets, omens, horoscopes and others. God prohibited such practices precisely because they are false (Ibn Ezra). God is more powerful than false notions. Rely on Him alone.” Can you elaborate? Gabriel Schecter RABBI: Insecurity is human. But as one develops, he must distinguish fantasy from reality and direct his needs for security towards only He who can offer security. Astrology, magic, superstitions, idolatry etc. are imaginary, and what doesn’t exist, cannot protect you. God is real and promises goodness for those who follow Him. ■ (CONT. ON NEXT PAGE)
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