by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Jul 4, 2007 | Uncategorized
For those of you who haven’t visited myother blog lately, please note that a brief compendium of the laws of the Three Weeks and Tisha B’av – entitled Nehamat Yaaqov – has recently been posted there.
by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Jul 3, 2007 | Uncategorized
This is an essay on Teshuva (repentance) that I composed four years ago. Although it is on the lengthy side for a blog post, it is very timely. Since it is an old piece, I would especially appreciate your constructive feedback. There is a good chance it could use some...
by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Jun 24, 2007 | Uncategorized
The First Cause Argument for God’s existence has a lengthy and distinguished history. Like many of the classic metaphysical proofs, it is widely believed to have been “debunked” by David Hume and similar skeptics. However, the fact remains that many...
by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Jun 22, 2007 | Uncategorized
Sorry for the delay in posting my latest piece on the First Cause Argument…My schedule was unexpectedly complicated over the past two days, and this prevented me from finishing it.I hope to post the final draft on Saturday night.My belief is that the approach...
by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Jun 21, 2007 | Uncategorized
This week’s Parasha opens with the law of the Red Heifer and the process of ritual purification from contact with the dead. It is the perfect opportunity to revisit a worthwhile post from earlier this year.Stay tuned…I hope to complete a post defending the...
by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Jun 19, 2007 | Uncategorized
Another outstanding literary analysis of Parashat Hashavua, courtesy of Rabbi Elchanan Samet.As he explains in the concluding section of the piece, his interpretation of the text corroborates the Rambam’s understanding of Moshe’s error at Merivah.You can...
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