Olam Ha-Ba and Resurrection in Judaism

Olam Ha-Ba and Resurrection in Judaism

The notion of resurrection and Olam ha ba has never been universally accepted in Judaism. Initially, the Pharisees (the forerunners of Rabbinical Judaism) deduced the concept from the Torah, but the Sadducees rejected the idea because it was not explicitly mentioned. Nonetheless, the belief in resurrection and life after death is fundamental in traditional Judaism. … Read more

Are Yiddish and German Same Languages?

Yiddish and Hebrew_ History and comparison

Are Yiddish and German the same language? What are the differences between them?” The answer to that is “No!”. They are different languages. They are often confused with each other because the Yiddish sound pretty much like German. Can Yiddish speakers understand german?  Basically, Yiddish speakers could understand the context of a German conversation. Can german … Read more

Why are There Seven Levels of Heavens in Judaism

What are the Seven Levels of Heavens in Judaism

Dear readers, in this article I will define the hebrew word for heaven, and specify the names of seven heavens. Heaven in hebrew means “Gan Eden“, as opposite to hell (Gehinom) Why are There Seven Levels of Heavens in Judaism? The reason is Jewish tradition states that there are seven levels of heavens in the … Read more