Author Archives: yourphariseefriend

Thou Shalt Not Steal

Posted on November 2, 2017 by yourphariseefriend

Thou Shalt Not Steal The narrowest definition of the word “steal” refers to an action of taking possession of someone else’s property through dishonest means. The spirit of the law goes on to include any deception or dishonesty which causes … Continue reading →

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Thou Shalt Not Murder

Posted on October 27, 2017 by yourphariseefriend

Thou Shalt Not Murder Is this injunction limited to the actual act of terminating a human life? or is this commandment a heading for a general concept? The nation to whom this commandment was addressed understands that both are true. … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to a Potential “Ger” – by Jim

Posted on October 27, 2017 by yourphariseefriend

Dear Philip, At the end of our lunch the other day, you excitedly informed me that you had discovered a new group of non-Jews that believe in the God of Israel and in the authority of the Torah, a group … Continue reading →

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Tower of Truth

Posted on October 26, 2017 by yourphariseefriend

Tower of Truth Man’s need for self-validation is very deep. Necessity, as they say, is the mother of invention. The deeper the need – the more powerful the desire to invent and to fabricate. Not that there is a true … Continue reading →

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All the Nations

Posted on October 18, 2017 by yourphariseefriend

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
All the Nations “For then I will change the nations [to speak] a pure language so that they will all proclaim in the Name of the Lord to worship Him…

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Justice and Charity – excerpt from Christianity Unmasked

Posted on October 15, 2017 by yourphariseefriend

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
The Universal Principles of Justice and Charity The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:3 – 7:27) is perhaps one of the most famous teachings of Christianity. In this Sermon, Jesus…

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Pillars of Faith

Posted on October 2, 2017 by yourphariseefriend

Pillars of Faith The Scripture uses various words to speak of the commandments of the Torah. One of the terms that is used to refer to the commandments is the word: “edut” = testimony. In a certain sense all of … Continue reading →

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Yom Kippur 5773 – Isaiah 58

Posted on September 26, 2017 by yourphariseefriend

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
Yom Kippur 5773 – Isaiah 58 Man has an amazing capacity for self-deception. People could sometimes define their efforts as reaching out to God when in fact they have done…

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Judgment Day

Posted on September 14, 2017 by yourphariseefriend

Judgment Day Rosh Hashana, the first day of the seventh month, is known as “Yom HaDin” – “The Day of Judgment”. We have received that on this day God sits on the throne of judgment and judges all the inhabitants … Continue reading →

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The Good News

Posted on September 8, 2017 by yourphariseefriend

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
Direct Relationship You can enter into a deep, joyful and fulfilling relationship with the One Creator of heaven and earth without having anyone else involved in that relationship aside from…

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