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”
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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”
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”