Articles by Daniel Blass

Exploring the spiritual dimension of matter, divine presence in creation, and whether the world runs on its own or through constant supervision

Separating myth from reality through Talmudic sources, history, and Jewish teachings on miracles

Why humans are different from animals, how the religious drive shapes sacrifice, and how selfless love for God defines our true purpose

Jewish teachings on the soul’s two halves, the power of prayer, and how free choice and divine providence work together in finding a spouse

Exploring how each soul is distinct, why life unfolds through childhood, youth, adulthood, and old age, and how every stage reveals a divine purpose

The deeper meaning behind the teaching that thoughts can surpass deeds in their spiritual impact, and why teshuva remains key for both

The giving of the Torah at Sinai was a direct encounter with God and an undeniable experience for an entire nation

Understanding Biblical references to the soul, heaven, and Divine judgment beyond this world

Exploring the origins of harsh-sounding prayers in Jewish tradition and how their meaning changes in light of history, context, and modern values.

What Judaism teaches about the purpose of gentiles, the destiny of righteous Christians and Muslims, and why deeds determine closeness to God

A step-by-step answer on God’s perfection, human purpose, and why true love and closeness to the Divine define our existence

Exploring the moral symbolism and physical reasons behind the pig’s unique status as a symbol of hypocrisy and temptation in Jewish tradition.

Exploring clinical death research, universal afterlife patterns, and why religious visions often reflect culture rather than absolute truth

The unique evidence that sets Judaism apart from Christianity and Islam, based on national testimony, and thousands of years of unbroken tradition

Understanding the role of hardship in spiritual growth, the value of faith during darkness, and how Judaism finds meaning in life’s most painful tests.

Why the universe’s precision, order, and sustaining forces show evidence of a divine Creator

Exploring how Jewish physical traits changed across regions and why this does not prove assimilation but reflects natural genetic variation and history

Practical Torah-based methods to recognize spiritual deception and strengthen your connection to God

Exploring Torah principles of ownership, responsibility, and why minors are exempt from financial liability

Unlike extremist violence, Judaism teaches compassion, strict limits on punishment, and a path of peace rooted in Torah values