Two questions: In the old Testament the Jewish people had a lineage, What is the lineage for the Jesish people toady? Is the waiting for the messiah as strong today as in the old Testament?

Two questions: In the old Testament the Jewish people had a lineage, What is the lineage for the Jesish people toady? Is the waiting for the messiah as strong today as in the old Testament?

what does the bible say about the act of having the body cremated

Dear Rabbi: I need the names of biblical couples whose names start with the same letter. Must be referenced in Sefer Bereishis, or Parshios Shmos or Vaeyra (text, Midrash, Rashi, wherever) Like - Noach/Naama; Aaron/Elisheva Any more you can think of? Thanks for helping! Barry Farkas