For Jews grounded in Torah and tradition, few figures in history have done more to distort the ethical and spiritual message of Judaism than Paul of Tarsus. While Jesus of Nazareth remains a controversial figure within Judaism—viewed by Netzarim Jews as a reformer and teacher, not a god nor a…

For a tradition so deeply concerned with morality, justice, and divine relationship, the Hebrew Bible is surprisingly reserved on the topic of the afterlife. Unlike other ancient religious texts filled with vivid depictions of heavenly realms or infernal punishments, the Tanakh offers few details and even fewer certainties. What it…

Expanding on my previous post on secular polygamy – from a Jewish perspective In modern times, polygamy often conjures up images of cults, abuse, and archaic systems of control. But within Judaism—especially from a Netzarim perspective, which returns to the Hebrew Bible rather than Talmudic or Christian traditions—polygamy has a…

I want to share some thoughts on polygamy from a non-religious/secular perspective. But I want to begin by defining and separating it a bit from other forms of polyamory. Polyamory is ethical and consensual non-monogamy, that is, having multiple romantic relationships between two or more people. Polygamy comes from the…

An examination of the Sources and Responsa in brief By Ian Adams Written Essay as part of my Semicha studies. Who is a Jew?  Is being a Jew a religious issue?  Is it one of culture, of society, can it be national or even racial?  Can you tell a person…