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Insights from the Torah, which includes Rabbinic literature and other sources

The Soul - A Detailed Diagram

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Mysticism and Spirituality

The Soul - A Detailed Diagram

Below is a helpful diagram mapping the levels of the soul, how they interact with human expression, and where they are generally connected to the body.

Misunderstanding Paul's Message in Romans 11

New Testament Insights

Misunderstanding Paul's Message in Romans 11

In Romans 11, Paul leverages a few Midrashic themes from the Rabbinic tradition that many readers may not be aware of. When understood, these further affirm the Jewish people's selection and enduring covenantal place with G_D.

What About Jews Who Don't Believe in Jesus?

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What About Jews Who Don't Believe in Jesus?

When understanding the New Testament, it is important that readers become aware that the focus of much of the texts (ie: the Epistles) are largely dedicated to the messages from Paul to specific groups of gentiles among various communities in the Roman Empire. Often, these were home-based communities, or larger

Jonah's Message for Us Today

Jonah's Message for Us Today

As the Jewish world has just closed the books on another Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), its message remains as important and relevant for us as ever. Among the readings during the Yom Kippur services, it is customary to study and discuss the book of Jonah. Why Jonah? Of all

Atonement

In Hebrew, the word Kaphar (כפר) is the word translated as "atonement" in most english translations. Kaphar can imply the 'forgiveness of sins', but this word has other meanings as well that should give us insight into its essence. It is from this word that we get Yom Kippur (כִּפּוּרִ),

The Misunderstood Torah

The Misunderstood Torah

The consequence of the sin of the golden calf is that the Torah appears, to most, as simply stories, genealogies, and laws. Subsequently, many perceive the Torah from the opposite angle, fixing their gaze upon the garments.

Is Rosh Hashanah for Everyone?

Is Rosh Hashanah for Everyone?

A little-known secret; though Jews observe this holiday, this holiday is an incredible opportunity for everyone on earth! This is because, on Rosh Hashanah is the day the report card of every individual in the world, undergoes a review.

New Research Shows How Sodom and Gemorah Might Have Been Destroyed

New Research Shows How Sodom and Gemorah Might Have Been Destroyed

... a high-temperature jet of ionized gases and impactor fragments reaches Earth’s surface at high velocity, excavates unconsolidated sediment, and expands radially outward in what is sometimes called a ‘base surge’.

The (4) Categories of Sin

The (4) Categories of Sin

The Hebrew Bible uses (4) different words to describe the categories of what we have broadly called, "sin". G_D takes into account what we knew and what we did with that knowledge. Therefore, an accidental sin may be less severe as opposed to a sin done with

Holy, Common, Impure, and Pure

Holy, Common, Impure, and Pure

The Blood and the Life-Force

The Blood and the Life-Force

what strikes me as perhaps more interesting is the agreement between the rationalists and the kabbalists. Similarly, there is also a strong affinity to be found among the writings of the New Testament on this topic as well.

Is the Oral Torah "Biblical"? pt. 2

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Is the Oral Torah "Biblical"? pt. 2

In part 2 we will look at these elements from a simpler, more logical perspective. We will point to some obvious and perhaps not-so-obvious examples of why an oral tradition is necessary.

Is the Oral Torah "Biblical"? pt. 1

Is the Oral Torah "Biblical"? pt. 1

One of the biggest hurdles for western Christians to overcome, if they begin studying the Jewishness of the New Testament, is the idea of the Oral Torah.

PaRDeS - Jewish Hermeneutics

PaRDeS - Jewish Hermeneutics

If you have been around the world of Jewish thought for a while, you might likely already be familiar with the concept represented by the acronym, PaRDeS.

The Speed of Thought

The Speed of Thought

The Hebrew word for ‘wisdom’ is Chochmah, but this is not to be mistaken for "wisdom" as we might understand it today, say for example, the sum of experiential knowledge. Chochmah has been viewed by the Sage/mystics as a kind of force, a thread of the Divine