3. My Sinai – Page 5 – Health and Spirit by Dr. Jack Zoldan

THE SPIES FAILED TO KNOW THEIR OWN SPIRITUALITY

In the Torah, Moses sent spies to investigate the Holy Land. These spies were supposed to evaluate the feasibility of invading what was then known as Canaan. This area was the homeland that God promised to the Children of Israel. They returned to report negatively upon the land. They saw the inhabitants as unbeatable giants. Continue reading “THE SPIES FAILED TO KNOW THEIR OWN SPIRITUALITY”

RECEIVING THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

God revealed the entire Torah, not just the 10 Commandments, at Mt. Sinai. This was bequeathed to not just one group of people. Revelation was a gift intended for the entire world. Section (Parashah) Yitro (named for Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law) in the Book of Exodus is where this ultimate spiritual event is described in theContinue reading “RECEIVING THE TEN COMMANDMENTS”

THE RED HEIFER

The ritual of the red heifer occurs in the third book of the Torah, known as “Bamidbar”, or “Numbers.” It appears in chapter 19, verses 1-21. It refers to a process whereby someone who has been contaminated by exposure to a dead person may become purified. This contamination is of a spiritual nature. There isContinue reading “THE RED HEIFER”

THE LORD IS ONE

From the Torah, the “Shema” has become a fundamental statement of Jewish faith. It says: “Hear, O Israel, the Lord your God, the Lord is One.” Previously, I have discussed the meaning of the word ‘Hear” in this context. This word teaches some of what needs to be done to connect with God. What doesContinue reading “THE LORD IS ONE”

HEAR, O ISRAEL

The final book of the “The Five Books of Moses,” (the Torah) is titled Deuteronomy. The Hebrew name is Devarim. In Chapter 6: Verse 4, Moses tells the People of Israel the following: “Hear, O Israel, the Lord your God, the Lord is One.” This phrase is referred to by the Hebrew word for “hear.” Continue reading “HEAR, O ISRAEL”

WHAT IS THE LESSON FROM NOAH?

God explicitly told Noah that he is the most righteous man in his generation. This could mean that God found Noah to be morally right. Many commentators state Noah is only “righteous among those who lived during the time that he lived.” If he would have lived in Abraham’s or Moses’ time, he would haveContinue reading “WHAT IS THE LESSON FROM NOAH?”

YOU WILL BE HOLY FOR I AM HOLY

In the third book of the Torah (the Five Books of Moses), God instructs Moses to declare to the Children of Israel: “You will be holy, for I, the Lord, your God, am holy.” A powerful statement. What does it mean? The Hebrew word that is translated to mean “holy” is “ka-dosh.” A moreContinue reading “YOU WILL BE HOLY FOR I AM HOLY”

WHAT DOES GOD WANT OF PEOPLE?

The Bible tells us that God created human beings. It is natural to believe that there was and is a purpose inherent in this act. The assumption is that Humanity is partnered with God to accomplish this goal. For this essay, I will set aside questions of whether God “wants” anything or needs “purpose.” ReligiousContinue reading “WHAT DOES GOD WANT OF PEOPLE?”

ACCESSING THE SPIRITUAL FOR A BETTER LIFE

Human beings naturally strive to understand all that we encounter. We want to answer all the questions in life. Everything we perceive, we instinctively seek to explain and use it for our benefit. We have succeeded in manipulating our world and beyond. We begin this effort with our physical senses. We see, hear, smell, taste,Continue reading “ACCESSING THE SPIRITUAL FOR A BETTER LIFE”