Category Archives: Judaism

Day of Judgment

Posted on September 5, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Day of Judgment   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 … Continue reading →

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Ninth of Av 5771 – Another Excerpt

Posted on August 9, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

15. Page 209 Brown tells us that the disciples of Jesus found strength in the loss of the Temple rather than weakness. He goes on to say that the followers of Jesus have no spiritual lack with the destruction of … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 1:18

Posted on July 31, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Isaiah 1:18 On the Sabbath before Tish’a B’Av, the day that is designated as a commemoration for the destruction of the Temple, we read from the first passage in Isaiah (1:1 – 1:27). This passage teaches us why we are … Continue reading →

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Ramifications of Shema III – Isaiah 2:5

Posted on July 28, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Ramifications of Shema III – Isaiah 2:5 In the previous article (“Ramifications of Shema II – Psalm 63:4) we spoke of the joy that is inherent in obedience to God. How obedience comes with the recognition that God chose me … Continue reading →

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Ramifications of Shema II – Psalm 63:4

Posted on July 27, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Ramifications of Shema II – Psalm 63:4 In my article entitled “Ramifications of Shema”, I presented the concept that with the knowledge that God is the only power firmly planted into our hearts, we come to the realization that we … Continue reading →

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Ramifications of Shema

Posted on July 25, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Ramifications of the Shema In the previous article we explained the second phrase in the Shema as: “we recognize that the Lord is the only power – and that we pledge to live our lives in light of that recognition”. … Continue reading →

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The Shema

Posted on July 25, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

The Shema “Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One.” (Deuteronomy 6:4) Generally, we tend to focus on the last point of the passage: the oneness of God. I want to call attention to the second … Continue reading →

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Mourners of Zion

Posted on July 20, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Mourners of Zion The three weeks; from the 17th of Tammuz until the 9th of Av, were designated by the spiritual leadership of Eternal Israel as a time of mourning for the destruction of the Temple. The fact is that … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah 22:16 – I

Posted on July 5, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Jeremiah 22:16 We are born with the capability of total surrender. It is possible for a person to give themselves over completely, body and soul, to anyone or anything. Many people go through life without exercising this capability. They may … Continue reading →

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The Festival of weeks – Isaiah 41:8

Posted on June 5, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Festival of Weeks – Isaiah 41:8  Love doesn’t calculate. Love does not hear the discouraging voices.  Love is innocent. Love yearns and it follows. But love does not ask: what will I gain? Could I really get there? Scripture doesn’t … Continue reading →

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