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The blue string

The blue string

Q:I was reading a book that referenced the "true" meaning of the colors in the temple I.e. Scarlet, blue, purple and white. The author believes that these colors were a foreshadow of "Jesus." That the white linen represented the righteousness of Christ, blue represented Him being with the Father from the beginning therefore He is the heavenly one; purple represents the royalty and kingship of Christ and scarlet represents His sacrifice. I would like to know more about the real meaning of the col
torah techelet
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Create in God's Image

Create in God's Image

From the teachings of Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh Leib Alter [Rabbi Akiva] used to say: Beloved is man, for he was created in [G‑d's] image; it is indicative of greater love that it was made known to him that he was created in [G‑d's] image…(Avot 3:14) The verse cited by our Mishna demonstrates that man was not only originally created in G‑d's's image, but that he also continued to retain this image despite various events that had occurred since his creation. For example, one might assume that when Eve
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Zalman Kravitz
The Council of My Nation - Law and Chosenness - Historical objections

The Council of My Nation - Law and Chosenness - Historical objections

4. Historical objections – the Torah scroll of Josiah Another objection put forward by Christians in support of their rejection of the Jewish national legacy relates to the history of our people. Scripture records many instances where the Jews forsook the Law. In the times of the Judges and in the times of the wicked kings of either the Northern or Southern Kingdoms, the nation fell into idolatry. The searing words of rebuke recorded in the scriptures describe a corrupt nation that disregarded
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Zalman Kravitz
The Council of My Nation - Law and Chosenness - Identifying the Teachers of the Law

The Council of My Nation - Law and Chosenness - Identifying the Teachers of the Law

4. Identifying the Teachers of the Law This brings us to the final function that Eternal Israel performs in relation to the Law, namely the identification of her leaders. The teachers of the Law serve as a crucial component in Israel’s relationship with the Law. These leaders are the arbitrators of the Law, and their judgment enables the nation to apply the Law to living situations. These leaders guide Eternal Israel in dispensing her duty in the realm of preservation of the Law. It is these l
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Zalman Kravitz