When Adam was created the Creator immediately apprised him of his powers and told him that his purpose in life would be to, “Replenish the earth, and conquer it; ..... Therefore, if, at any given moment and situation, a person acts according to the directives of the Torah instruction, he is truly a happy and blessed person. read more
The purpose of life according to Orthodox Judaism is to try to be like G-d and be a giver. All the commandments and rituals lead to recognizing all the good G-d has given to us and to show our gratitude by helping others. The word gratitude in Hebrew comes from the same word for Jews. Yehudah is to be thankful. read more
The purpose of life for Jews is to know God, that is , to become close to him and distinct from non-Jews, by fulfilling commandments like Torah study, keeping the Sabbath, observance of dietary laws, marrying and having children, and all other specific Torah commandments of relations of man to god and to fellow man. read more
Questions and answers exploring the very core of Judaism. With such questions as life's purpose, the existence of G-d, the purpose of the Chosen People, the holocaust, science vs religion and intermarriage. read more