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Tzitzi Wearing Woman

Can / Should Women Wear Tzitzit? Women are exempt from wearing tzitzit because it is a time-bound mitzvah which a woman does not have to follow. If women are exempt from this commandment, does that mean she cannot observe it at all if she willingly chooses?  We often see Reform and Conservative women draped in a tallit gadol. Many times it is argued, perhaps validly, they have not pursued this with a spiritual intent, but a feminist-political intent. Perhaps feminists who wear it merely to be equal to men negate its spiritual value because the motivation is not Torah, but political. We should pursue Torah for its own sake, so I find feminist egalitarian justification rather reprehensible. Is a woman wearing tzitzit considered to be in violation of the commandment not to wear the clothing of the opposite gender? Are tzitzit a gender-specific garment? Are tzitzit even considered a garment, or an appendage to a garment?  The Shulchan Aruch examines and addresses many of these issues, but it presents a mainstream Jewish position. There are varying opinions in the Talmud and issued by other rabbis.  One opinion was issued by Moses Isserles, a Rabbi and Talmudist, renowned for his fundamental work of Halacha and the Shulkhan Arukh, wrote, "If they (women) wish to wrap themselves in a tallit for woman and make a blessing over it, then it is...

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Emunah, Jewish Roots, Messianic Judaism

Messianic Jewish Emuna: Divine Fences

Messianic Jewish Emuna: Divine Fences

(Pirkei Avot 3 Mishnah 17) “Rabbi Akiva said: Mockery and levity accustom a man to immorality. The transmitted Oral Torah is a protective fence around the Torah; tithes are a protective fence around wealth; vows are a protective fence around abstinence; and a protective fence for wisdom is silence.” All fences, whether physical or spir ...

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Jewish Roots, Jewish Studies, Mashiach

What does the Hebrew title Maran means?

What does the Hebrew title Maran means?

What does the Hebrew title Maran means? Maran means exalted Rabbi, in modern Hebrew means that this person is a Rabbi of Rabbis. This is the way Maran Yeshua is spoken in the Aramaic Peshita (The Aramaic Good News of Redemption), this term is also used frequently in the Talmud. Till today, the most prominent rabbis in Israel are called Maran, like ...

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Jewish Roots, Jewish Studies, Messianic Judaism

“Karaite” Does not Equal “Biblical”

“Karaite” Does not Equal “Biblical”

Karaites are a new topic of study for me. Some friends seem to use “Karaite” and “biblical” as interchangeable adjectives; they’re not. I’d appreciate any notes about helpful resources as I try to study this issue in depth. Here are some of my heart’s objections that I would like to examine: 1. Karaite Kor ...

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Jewish Roots, Jewish Studies, Mashiach

Mashiach is coming: 101

Mashiach is coming: 101

Question: I am wondering about Zechariah's comment about Israel, Chapters 12-14. Do these chapters show Israel just prior to the Messiah's return? It does not appear to fit any historical siege of Jerusalem in light of the fulfillment described in ch. 14? Am I watching this development take place now even though they are seeking peace? Answer: Bib ...

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Jewish Roots, Jewish Studies, Messianic Judaism

Messianic Judaism – The Need for Leadership

Messianic Judaism – The Need for Leadership

In this article I will explore the role of leaders in the Messianic Jewish movement.  This will include the qualities which a Messianic leader should possess, the need for proper training, the understanding of Hebrew and a vision for the future. I want to start out by saying that this article is written in love and not to attack anyone curren ...

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613 Mitzvot, Jewish Publications, Pirkei Avot, Torah

Pirkei Avot- Ethics of the Fathers (Full Text)

Pirkei Avot- Ethics of the Fathers (Full Text)

Pirkei Avot (Hebrew: פרקי אבות‎), which translates to English as Chapters of the Fathers is a compilation of the ethical teachings and maxims of the Rabbis of the Mishnaic period. Because of its contents, it is also called Ethics of the Fathers. The teachings of Pirkei Avot appear in the Mishnaic ...

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Beit HaMikdash, Mashiach, Torah, Zionism

Mashiach and the Jewish Temple (Hekal)

Mashiach and the Jewish Temple (Hekal)

When our Rabbi, Maran Yeshua HaMashiach was crucified the earth shook and the veil of the temple was rent from top to bottom. Surely this had significance, along with the strange miracles surrounding the temple after his death. During 200 years before 30 CE, when the high priest picked up one of the lots, again the selection was governed by chance ...

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Parasha Pinchas, Torah, Torah Video

Suicidal Tendencies

Suicidal Tendencies

Weekly Sidra: Phinehas (Pinchas) Torah Portion: Bamidbar/ Numbers 25:10-30:1 Haftorah: Melachim Alef / I Kings 18:46-19:21 Frightened, he fled at once for his life. He came to Beer-Sheba, which is in Judah, and left his servant there; 4 he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom bush and sat down under i ...

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Israel, Jewish Roots, Jewish Studies

Are Karaites Misunderstood?

Are  Karaites Misunderstood?

I can remember the first time I found out about the Karaites, well it was actually by mistake from a messianic leader I knew, I went home researching them to find a sect of Jews who were not only torah observant but questioned man made laws. The only thing that stalled my immediate conversion was the fact that I lacked the monetary means to go to ...

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Jewish Roots, Mashiach, Messianic Judaism

The Pierced (Dakaru) Mashiach

The Pierced (Dakaru) Mashiach

The rabbis used to believe in a Messiah who would suffer and die, according to the prophets of Israel. The Talmud, for example, refers to a Messiah, Son of Joseph, who will be slain (Sukkah 52a). In presenting this concept of a Messiah who will be slain, the Talmudic rabbis refer to Zecharya 12:10.  וְשָׁפ& ...

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Parasha Korach, Torah, Torah Video

The Almond and the Resurrection

The Almond and the Resurrection

Weekly Sidra: Korach (Korah) Torah Portion: Bamidbar/ Numbers 16:1-18:32 Haftorah: Shamuel Alef / I Samuel 11:14-12:22 Bamidbar 17:23 And it was the next day, Moshe went into the Tent of the Assembly and behold the staff of Aaron of the house of Levi sprouted and sprouts, buds and almonds came forth from it.  שׁ ...

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Jewish Roots, Jewish Studies, Torah

List of the 613 Commandments

List of the 613 Commandments

The 613 commandments are found in Torah. Some are positive (you shall), while others are negative (you shall not). The Jew was given 613 commandments (mitzvot), according to the Talmud, which contain 248 positive commands and 365 negative ones. The positive mitzvot equal the number of parts of the body; the negative mitzvot correspond to the numbe ...

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Parasha Naso, Torah, Torah Video

Committing Spiritual Adultery

Committing Spiritual Adultery

Bamidbar 5:12 Speak to the children of Israel and say to them if any man’s wife go astray and commit a treachery against him. If any man’s wife go astray- Rashi begins this passage off with an interesting comparison and outlook on adultery. He states, אישׁ אישׁ Ish Ish (lit. man, man) tea ...

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Emuna, HaDerech, Jewish Roots

Where Do I Go From Here Part #1

Where Do I Go From Here Part #1

There comes a time when every believer must decide if he will follow the ways of the Lord or the doctrines of men. It is hard for me to write this article it may even be my last, I've been attending a messianic place now for roughly a year. The only holy day I have yet to observe is Shavuot. The only thing left to do from here is ask myself &ldquo ...

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