Tetzaveh (You Command): the Beauty of Holiness

February 27, 2015 Everything God creates in His physical world helps us understand His spiritual world. The use of physical gems on the breastplate of the Kohen Gadol is no different. Since these stones represent the 12 tribes, and the breastplate is connected with discovering the will of God, the stones represent how precious Israel is to the Lord and His desire to lead them into His will.

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Is It True That Nobody Is Perfect?

January 6, 2014 Whether prompted by the new year or by other moments unique to each person, it is not uncommon to assess what has passed in order to determine where there is room for growth or for better choices. To align our lives more closely to our ideas of perfection, we often make New Year’s Resolutions that include losing or gaining weight, saving or investing money, working out or working harder, and traveling more or traveling less.

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