Torah Gems
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MITZVOS: Divine Commandments in the Torah Given to the Jews Elevate Us Above the Rest of the World
The Foundations and Enumeration of the Mitzvos The mitzvos are the divine commandments given by God to the Jewish people in the Torah. According to…
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Pslam 119 an Epic Love Letter; Binding the Jewish People to G-d’s Holy Torah & the Jewish Messiah
Tehillim 119, known in English as Psalm 119, is the longest chapter in the entire Hebrew Bible. While its length is impressive, its true uniqueness…
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What Makes Tattoos so Reviled in Hashem’s Eyes; Your Eternal Value as a Jew Will Uplift Your Soul
The Torah Prohibition on Tattoos The direct answer to why tattooing is deeply reviled in Torah Judaism lies in its connection to idolatry, the ownership…
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Understanding Pure Olive Oil in the Temple is the Key to Understanding the 2 Biggest Life Secrets
Jewish tradition frequently compares the Jewish people to olive oil. This deep metaphor appears throughout the Torah, the Talmud, and mystical teachings. It explains the…
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Do Miracles Really Exist, or is the Reality that Every Aspect of Our Existence is Truly Miraculous?
The Concept of Miracles and the Hidden Hand of Hashem The survival and flourishing of the Jewish people throughout thousands of years of exile stands…
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Your Highest Aspiration in Life Should be to Become a Loyal and Devoted and Willing Slave to Hashem
The Definition of Ultimate Submission The idea that a person’s ultimate goal is to become a slave or servant to Hashem touches on a foundational…
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There Are Two Separate Ways You’re Judged by Hashem; Understanding Them Will Forever Change Life
Yirmiyahu 17:10 and the Dual Systems of Divine Judgment The verse in Yirmiyahu 17:10 states, I Hashem search the heart, I test the thoughts, even…
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What is a Jew, Who is a Jew…Our Jewish Destinies are Tied to Grasping These Two Critical Concepts
Who Is a Jew by Torah Law A Jew is a person born to a Jewish mother or someone who completes a valid conversion to…
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Explore Your 5 Senses Through the Prism of Torah – 5 Holy Gateways to Experience Hashem to the Max
Introduction to the Senses in Jewish Thought In Torah and Jewish philosophy, the five senses are not just physical tools for survival. They are spiritual…
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The Nuance in the Words GOY and AM Reveal the Purpose of the Jews- We Are Called BOTH in the Torah
The main difference is that an am is a group joined by shared spiritual values and a common purpose, while a goy is a collection…