A Little Change Here, a Little Change There (3)

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

You favor man with perception and teach mankind understanding. Grant us knowledge, understanding and intellect from You. Blessed are You, Adonoy, Grantor of perception.  Amidah  (Ashkenazi version) Teach understanding – da’at is gifted.  bina is taught.  What’s the difference? First, the verb.  You’ll remember that the verb for da’at is nātan.  The first sequence is…

The Zero Zone

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding,” Job 38:4 NASB Understanding – Job has no answer for God’s question. Why didn’t he say, “Well, I just didn’t exist before You created the world.” That’s how we would answer. But our answer depends on having a concept of nothing,…