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AZAZEL

The Torah reading on Yom Kippur is from the Book of Leviticus, chapter 16. This Parasha describes the ritual of apologizing for and redressing sins on the Day of Atonement. The ritual involves two similar appearing goats. One goat is sacrificed at the altar in the Tabernacle. The second goat is sent into the desert,Continue reading “AZAZEL”

The Spiritual Significance of Lifting the Head in the Torah: A Health Perspective

In the ninth section (parashah) of Exodus, the second book of the Torah, the text discusses a census of the people of Israel. They had recently left the slavery of Egypt. The usual translation of the beginning of this Parashah reads: “God said to Moses: When you take a census of the Children of IsraelContinue reading “The Spiritual Significance of Lifting the Head in the Torah: A Health Perspective”

TORAH AND HEALTH

The primary focus of living beings in both the plant and animal kingdoms is providing for their health. This includes safety concerns and the well-being of progeny.  For most creatures, this is a constant struggle, leaving little time for recreation. Survival of the individual and the species are the evolutionary imperatives. In the animal world,Continue reading “TORAH AND HEALTH”

CHILDBIRTH AND PURIFICATION – TAZRIA

The Torah describes ritual contamination after a woman gives birth to a child.   When the child is male, the mother is impure for 7 days and separated from participating in marital relations.  She then remains in a partial state of contamination for another 33 days.  During this period, she may not touch sacrificial meat.  Thus,Continue reading “CHILDBIRTH AND PURIFICATION – TAZRIA”

THE PAIN OF ARTHIRITS IN THE LARGE TOE

Four of the five toes have three bones, connected by two joints. These are the proximal, middle, and distal phalanges of each toe. The large toe is comprised of only two bones and one connecting joint. The in the large toe are wider and heavier than the bones of the other toes.             This anatomyContinue reading “THE PAIN OF ARTHIRITS IN THE LARGE TOE”

The 10 C0MMANDMENTS Are Really 10 INSIGHTS

What makes the well-known and oft-repeated 10 commandments so special? They named an enduring and popular movie after it. The famous ten commandments of the Bible are not commandments at all. The initial consideration is: Are these 10 of the 613 Commandments special in any way? Surely, all of the rules given by God areContinue reading “The 10 C0MMANDMENTS Are Really 10 INSIGHTS”

AIRPLANE TRAGEDY AVERTED

On January 2, 2024, a Coast Guard airplane carrying 6 individuals crashed into a commercial jet with 379 people aboard. Horribly, five people on the Cost Guard plane died. Marvelously, all aboard the commercial airliner survived. Evacuation and emergency training of the crew proved to be pivotal to the amazing, good news amidst difficult circumstances.Continue reading “AIRPLANE TRAGEDY AVERTED”

GOD IS UNABLE TO ENTER THE MATERIAL WORLD

Throughout known history, human societies have consistently associated with deities. Super powerful or supernatural beings or forces that created and/or governed life. These beings were mechanisms to explain and mollify the fear of death. They were called upon to give meaning to life and hope for an afterlife. Gods were observed in the world. TheContinue reading “GOD IS UNABLE TO ENTER THE MATERIAL WORLD”

MAGNESIUM in HEALTH and ILLNESS

Magnesium is a very important mineral.  It is critically necessary for proper body function and good health.   Most of the body’s magnesium is in the nerves and muscles. When levels are low in these organs, a wide variety of symptoms can appear: weakness, fatigue, pain, cognitive problems, dizziness, numbness, tingling, intestinal malfunction, muscle spasms, neuropathies,Continue reading “MAGNESIUM in HEALTH and ILLNESS”