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Happiness

Happiness

If you were asked “What entity in the world brings the most joy” – how would you respond? If we were to take a poll of the answers, there might be as many different responses as there are participants. I can imagine someone answering that his pet pooch “Bowser” brings the most happiness. One clever rabbi once lectured on this topic and gave a very direct reply he said, “Children, by far, bring the most happiness.” Then he did a 180 and in the same breath proclaimed, “and they cause the most pain
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Chapter 22v - Bloodshed and suffering

Chapter 22v - Bloodshed and suffering

Continued from Chapter 22u Bloodshed and vicarious suffering: The Torah view The blood shed is all-important in the symbolic ritual of animal sacrifice done in the Temple, but forgiveness of sin can be obtained anywhere without the sacrificial aspect. The sin-offering can help make atonement by being part of the Temple ritual, but it is not required for forgiveness. Only sincere repentance is required. Repentance is a turning point of the heart and mind from sin. This is made clear in Psalms
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Faith-Based Toys Proselytize Children

Faith-Based Toys Proselytize Children

Faith-based toys from the Christian-owned One2Believe Company will soon be carried by 425 Wal-Mart stores nationwide.  Although it is commendable for One2Believe to offer Daniel, Samson and Jesus dolls as an alternative to the many promiscuous and violent dolls currently on the market, there is an issue of "truth in advertising" that concerns Jews for Judaism. According to Jews for Judaism director Rabbi Bentzion Kravitz, "in order to avoid offending or misleading anyone , One2Believe should di
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz