Pay varies significantly by the size of the synagogue. The median compensation for senior rabbis at large synagogues is $200,000, medium size synagogues (200-499 member units) $150,000, and small synagogues is $70,000. How much does a Rabbi earn in Israel? ILS 130,945 a yearSalary Recap The average pay for a […]
The central figure in the Old Testament, though not mentioned by name, is Jesus Christ. Jesus explained this to his disciples after his resurrection. Luke tells us that “beginning with Moses and all the Prophets,” Jesus “interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself” (Luke 24:27). What […]
Babylon. Most of the Jewish population was exiled to Babylon, but some Jews remained. About 150 years later (539 BCE), the Persians conquered Babylon and permitted the Jews in exile to return to Israel and authorized the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. Where did Jews live before Jerusalem? Before […]
It takes about seven years and five months to read all 2,711 pages. Some 3,000 women of all ages attended their first-ever large celebration for the completion of the Talmud, at a convention center in Jerusalem. How long does it take to read the entire Torah? After 22 years, a […]
Yeshu. There are several passages in the Talmud which are believed by some scholars to be references to Jesus. The name used in the Talmud is “Yeshu“, the Aramaic vocalization (although not spelling) of the Hebrew name Yeshua. How does the Talmud describe Jesus? The Talmudic stories make fun of […]
Tradition ascribes the compilation of the Babylonian Talmud in its present form to two Babylonian sages, Rav Ashi and Ravina II. Rav Ashi was president of the Sura Academy from 375 to 427. The work begun by Rav Ashi was completed by Ravina, who is traditionally regarded as the final […]
Jews were monotheists—they believed in and worshipped only one god. This stands out to historians because monotheism was relatively unique in the ancient world. Most ancient societies were polytheistic—they believed in and worshiped multiple gods. What was the most common form of religion in the ancient world? How is Judaism […]
The Talmudic stories make fun of Jesus’ birth from a virgin, fervently contest his claim to be the Messiah and Son of God, and maintain that he was rightfully executed as a blasphemer and idolater. Where in the Talmud does it mention Jesus? Sanhedrin 43a relates the trial and execution […]
The death of human beings disrupts the connection between the living man and living God. Since the purpose of mirrors is to reflect such image, they are covered during mourning. A second reason mirrors are covered in Judaism branches from contemplation of one’s relationship with God during the death of […]
6. Education in Israel refers to the comprehensive education system of Israel. The education system consists of three tiers: primary education (grades 1–6, approximately ages 6–12), middle school (grades 7–9, approximately ages 12–15) and high school (grades 10–12, approximately ages 15–19). What age is kindergarten in Israel? 3 to 6 […]
The mikveh is a ritual bath designed for the Jewish rite of purification. The mikveh is not merely a pool of water; it must be composed of stationary, not flowing, waters and must contain a certain percentage of water derived from a natural source, such as a lake, an ocean, […]
The reason for Ultra-Orthodox males’ hair and curl rules is the following: the original basis is a Biblical scripture which states that a man should not “round the corner of his head.” Authoritative talmudic scholars have determined that the meaning of this scripture is that there should be a hair […]
Hassidic Jewish couples avoid physical contact when the woman is having her period. So they often sleep in separate beds for some of the time, and in the same bed for some of the time. Not just Hasidic, but most religiously observant Orthodox Jews sleep separately when a woman is […]
The national education system consists of 5 levels: pre-primary, primary, secondary, post-secondary and higher education. It is divided into 6 years of primary education (grades 1-6), 3 years of lower-secondary education (grades 7- 9) and 3 years of upper-secondary education (grades 10-12). Is the education system in Israel good? Maariv […]
According to the scriptures, the Jewish people originated from Semitic tribes that lived in the Middle East approximately 4,000 years ago. In 587 B.C.E., after the defeat of the Judean kingdom, the Jews were dispersed and exiled into Babylonia and other areas. What tribe is the Ashkenazi Jews from? Ashkenazi, […]