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Question
What is the Torah perspective on the possibility of extraterrestrial life?
Answer
Rav Hasdai Crescas (Or Hashem 4, 5, lived about 650 years ago) says there's no reason why not, and the Lubavitcher rebbe adds that to think it's impossible would infer that God is limited, God forbid!
Rabbi Ari Shvat
Lectures at various yeshivot, michlalot and midrashot. Has published many books & Torani articles and is in charge of Rav Kook’s archives.
Bircat baalat habayit 2
Adar I 23, 5771
Goyim at Shul/hashkafah of Shul
Adar II 1, 5771
Keeping non-definite chametz and staying in a dorm
Nisan 3, 5771
Fasting or giving Tzedaka on seeing Sefer Torah fallen
Shevat 7, 5771
A question regarding love
Rabbi David Sperling | Sivan 19, 5784
Time of Famine
Rabbi Daniel Kirsch | Tevet 8, 5784
The soil and the flesh of Adam
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Shevat 29, 5782
