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A THIN LINE BETWEEN PASSION AND ZEALOTRY

A THIN LINE BETWEEN PASSION AND ZEALOTRY

By Eric H. Yoffie The final nine verses of Parashat Balak, the second parashah in this week's double portion, tell the story of Zimri, who brings a Midianite woman into the Israelite camp for the purpose of having sexual relations with her. Phinehas, a grandson of Aaron, promptly stabs both Zimri and the woman to death. (Numbers 25:6-8) In the following portion, Parashat Pinchas, we are told that Phinehas is rewarded by God with the gift of the hereditary priesthood. (Numbers 25:10-13) An ext
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Quotes about The Jewish People

Quotes about The Jewish People

This article focuses on quotes about Jews from non-Jews. Quotes about Jews from non-Jews Phyllis Bottome English novelist, 1938 To be a Jew is to be strong with a strength that has outlived persecutions. It is to be wise against ignorance, honest against piracy, harmless against evil, kind against cruelty Joseph Priestly English scientist/founder of Unitarianism, 1794 It pleased God to make one nation the medium of all His communications with mankind: This the nation of the Jews has done
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
A Jewish Passion for God

A Jewish Passion for God

A Jew's passion is for God. The first and most basic statement of the Jewish faith proclaims our love and faith in One God, and our commitment and covenant to serve Him with all our heart, soul and strength. Our prayers are full of praise for the Creator, echoing the joy and passion of the relationship that was conceived with Abraham,and given birth at Sinai. We relate to God as a loving and perfect father, and as a benevolent and wise king whom we serve. It is a relationship with roots in hi
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz