Post Are Science and Fear of God Compatible? “Fear of God is the beginning of knowledge and understanding.” There are several sources for this piece of wisdom. King Solomon, the wisest of the wise, said it in Proverb (1:7)…. Read More
Post The Message of the Eternal Flame When God instructs the Children of Israel to make the menorah, He tells them to gather oil “for kindling lamps regularly” (Exodus 27:20). Rashi explains that the light was to be… Read More
Post The Incense Altar: Linking the Physical and the Spiritual After instructing the Children of Israel about the priestly garments, God then describes the golden altar for offering incense. Similar to the Ark of the Covenant, the altar for the… Read More
Post The Temple Menorah being a Light unto the Nations After commanding Israel to make the Tabernacle, rather than begin with the structure itself, God tells the Children of Israel to make the utensils that go into the tent, beginning… Read More
Post Song of the Sea After the Children of Israel passed through the Reed Sea, God closed the waters, wiping out the Egyptian army that was chasing them. The Hebrews celebrated by singing two songs;… Read More
Post Sheol: The Grave or so Much More? The meeting between Joseph and Judah was fraught with import for all present, but also impacted the house of Jacob and all the future generations of Israel to come. But… Read More
Post Loving like an Eagle In this verse in Proverbs, King Solomon advises against working hard just to gain wealth since wealth is something that is fleeting. He compares it to an eagle that is… Read More
