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Hope you’re having a great day. Here’s something that may get lost in the “Adam and Eve” story. … Clothing. Not something we get very philosophical about. When we get dressed in the morning, it’s much too early for deep thinking! But in Judaism, clothing is very significant. Has a spiritual purpose. How do we […]
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Hope you’re having a great day. The Torah is leading up to the creation of Eve. The first woman. Adam’s wife. It seems to be building up to it. To make Adam really want a wife. As we saw yesterday, G-d said, “It’s not good for man to be alone.” He needs a partner. … […]
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Hope you’re having a great day! Adam is placed in the Garden of Eden. Spiritual Paradise. We’re told that G-d planted trees in the garden. “Trees that were pleasant to look at and good to eat.” (Genesis: 2:9) It’s interesting. Trees that produce fruit? That makes sense. Even in the Garden of Eden you need […]
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Hope you’re having a great day. “And G-d formed the man of dust from the ground. And He blew into his nostrils the soul of life.” (Genesis: 2:7) The creation of man? Haven’t we done that already? (1:26) Why is it repeated? If you took “Bible” in college, you may have heard “the answer.” That […]
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Today’s minute? More about ‘G-d created man in the Divine Image’. … It’s a powerful Jewish concept. And one of the most important ideas that Judaism brought to the world. For many reasons. … Think of ancient Greece. Of their religion and mythology. They had ‘Gods’ with every possible shortcoming. Lust. Jealousy. Anger. You name […]