Besides the fact that this is the only parasha since the birth of Moshe that the name of Moshe is not mentioned, there is another very unique aspect of this parasha. This is the ONLY parasha in the Torah that consists solely of God speaking. There is no third person language, as in “GodContinue reading “TETZAVEH – ONLY GOD SPEAKS”
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DO NOT WANDER WITH YOUR HEART OR YOUR MIND
The Shema is a prayer in three paragraphs considered to be the definitive declaration of faith in God. (See my blog: “Hear, O Israel” of June 4, 2020). The third paragraph is taken from the Torah, the book of Numbers, the section called “Shelach. An important exhortation in this paragraph is to not be distractedContinue reading “DO NOT WANDER WITH YOUR HEART OR YOUR MIND”
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?”