Some of you asked about the passage Isaiah 9:6 and the compound name in that verse. Here is a look at that name, written around Christmas 2007. For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be…
The conversation was intense. I found myself saying “No, that’s not right,” over and over. I argued the points, often being forceful without consideration for the convictions of my friend, because I knew that I was right. Of course, he thought the same about his position, but I tend to be very aggressive and assertive…
“For this commandment which I command you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it out of reach.” Deuteronomy 30:11 Commandment – From time to time we have spoken about the 613 mitzvot (commandments) found in the Torah. The actual count might vary a bit but the list complied by Maimonides (in Judaism…
