Early Christian Writings: New Testament, Apocrypha, Gnostics, Church Fathers Signs and Symbols Mezuzah And you shall write [the words that I command you today] on the doorposts of your house and on your gates. -Deuteronomy 6:9, 11:19 On the doorposts of traditional Jewish homes (and many not-so-traditional homes!) The mitzvah to place mezuzot on the doorposts of our houses is derived from Deut. 6:4-9, a passage commonly known as the Shema (Heb: Hear, from the first word of the passage). The scroll must be handwritten in a special style of writing and must be placed in the case to fulfill the mitzvah. The case and scroll are then nailed or affixed at an angle to the right side doorpost as you enter the building or room, with a small ceremony called Chanukkat Ha-Bayit (dedication of the house - yes, this is the same word as Chanukkah, the holiday celebrating the rededication of the Temple). Why is the mezuzah affixed at an angle? It is proper to remove a mezuzah when you move, and in fact, it is usually recommended. Tzitzit and Tallit Tefillin Menorah Yarmulke Magen David Chai Hamesh Hand
Hebrew for Christians - Learn Hebrew for FREE! Early Jewish Writings Nietzsche Quotes: Christianity Christianity as antiquity.-- When we hear the ancient bells growling on a Sunday morning we ask ourselves: Is it really possible! This, for a jew, crucified two thousand years ago, who said he was God's son? The proof of such a claim is lacking. Certainly the Christian religion is an antiquity projected into our times from remote prehistory; and the fact that the claim is believed - whereas one is otherwise so strict in examining pretensions - is perhaps the most ancient piece of this heritage. from Nietzsche's Human, all too Human, s.405, R.J. Hollingdale transl. Christianity was from the beginning, essentially and fundamentally, life's nausea and disgust with life, merely concealed behind, masked by, dressed up as, faith in "another" or "better" life. from Nietzsche's The Birth of Tragedy, p.23, Walter Kaufmann transl. Change of Cast. -- As soon as a religion comes to dominate it has as its opponents all those who would have been its first disciples. Speaking in a parable.
Career Path Reflect on life choices 2011 As part of Turku, Finland’s 2011 European Capital of Culture events, Candy Chang was invited to create a public art project near the University of Turku. A local pedestrian/bike path is nicknamed Uraputki (“Career Path”) because it is a popular route that students take from their residences to the university, to get a degree to get a job. Responses included: “When I was little I wanted to be a princess. 2011, Stencils and temporary spray chalk, Underpass, 250′ x 8′. “When I was little I wanted to be a minister. “When I was little I wanted to be a paleontologist. “”When I was little I wanted to be a cowboy. Photos of the installation process: Photo by Pete Koivunen Unless credited otherwise, all photos by Candy Chang
The Tabernacle The Tabernacle of Ancient Israel "And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among (in) them" - Exodus 25:8. The Tabernacle of Ancient Israel was a sanctuary which was given in a vision to Moses as a pattern and constructed by the children of Israel. The Purpose and Heart of the Law - A Devotional Message Blood Atonement - A Bible Study Return to Bible History Online
Does Judaism Believe in Satan? The Christians don't understand how an angel of G-d can try to seduce people to disobey G-d, so they came to the unsupported conclusion that Satan must have rebelled against G-d. This is completely contrary to everything Judaism believes. We reject that interpretation entirely. What, then, does Judaism teach about Satan? Did you ever see the 1971 movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? Mr. Afterwards, when they leave, they will go home with a lifetime supply of chocolate.That is, *IF* they follow the rules. Five children win. Before the big day comes, each of the winners of the contest is secretly visited by a man named Arthur Slugworth, President of Slugworth Chocolates, Incorporated. The day comes, and all the kids are allowed into the factory with one adult relative. During the tour of the factory, four of the kids break the rules by taking stuff they should not have taken, and they all suffer the consequences. Charlie, the main character, also breaks the rules.
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