idolatry

Believing that an idol has any power is forbidden at all times, in all places

Why did so many throughout history mistakenly believe in idols? And why did they bow to man-made sculptures? It turns out that logic and science lead to the conclusion of Hashem's unity.

It's not a trick question...

Idolatry, injustice, and one of the most powerful examples of teshuvah (repentance) in Jewish history

Why the Torah forbids living by random signs and omens, what true faith in Divine Providence means, and how Judaism teaches us to trust God

Who really sinned, the role of the Erev Rav, and why it was a forbidden attempt to worship God through an idol

Why the Torah speaks harshly of Solomon’s later years, the true meaning behind his many marriages, and how the sources defend his righteousness

Judaism is the faith of a small people, yet its universal message of one God spread worldwide and continues to shape humanity’s spiritual journey

Wine used for idol worship is forbidden for drinking or any benefit, and drinking it is considered denying a basic principle of faith.

Why relying on omens, fortune-telling, or compulsive “signs” is forbidden in Judaism, and how true faith means trusting God’s guidance in every detail of life