The most important section (parasha) of the Five Books of Moses is Tetzaveh. The entire content is about the garments and the confirmation process of the Priests, also known as the Cohanim. Much of it is about the High Priest, the Cohan Gadol. Why is a long discussion about clothing so important? How do weContinue reading “THE MOST IMPORTANT TORAH PARASHA”
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DAVID VS GOLIATH – NO CONTEST
Goliath is well known as a Philistine warrior of gigantic proportions who fought David in the Biblical Book of Samuel. The phrase “David and Goliath” refers to an underdog situation, wherein a smaller and weaker fighter opposes a larger and stronger adversary. The weaker contestant is represented as David, also being the more sympathetic character.Continue reading “DAVID VS GOLIATH – NO CONTEST”
JOSEPH GOES INTO A WELL
In chapter 37, verse 24 of the first book of the Bible (Bereishit), the story of Joseph begins. He had a contentious relationship with his siblings. Joseph’s brothers were angry with him. He bragged about the coat that their father, Jacob, had given him. He told them of dreams wherein he was the master, andContinue reading “JOSEPH GOES INTO A WELL”
KORACH IMAGINES THE PATH TO SPIRITUALITY
God has the ideal perspective on how to bridge the path from the physical to the spiritual. Being 100% spiritual, the Deity exists at the endpoint of this connection. As in many things, once you have experienced the goal, you know that it is attainable. Then you can set your sights backward to discern theContinue reading “KORACH IMAGINES THE PATH TO SPIRITUALITY”
Health and Spirit by Dr. Jack Zoldan 