“We don’t have to know why the command is as it is in order to obey it” -Rashi In our current discussion of the laws concerning forbidden mixtures or unions, I concluded in my last post that ultimately these particular commands are earthly illustrations of God’s divine principles as established in the heavens. Therefore, it […]

We are continuing on with our discussion about those mixtures and unions the Lord has called out as forbidden. Yesterday, we came to an interesting conclusion on the topic. Do you recall what it was? I demonstrated and then concluded that from an earthly perspective, there isn’t anything inherently wrong with the so-called illicit mixtures […]

We’re now in the thick of discussing forbidden unions or mixtures or what is called in Hebrew KILAYIM. The first thing I want to point out is that from a purely practical and logical perspective, these mixtures actually do NOT cause any harm. Quite the contrary, from an earthly perspective, they can actually be quite […]

“You are not to sow two kinds of seed between your rows of vines; if you do, both the two harvested crops and the yield from the vines must be forfeited.  You are not to plow with an ox and a donkey together.  You are not to wear clothing woven with two kinds of thread, […]

“When you build a new house, you must build a low wall around your roof; otherwise someone may fall from it, and you will be responsible for his death.”-Deuteronomy 22:8 The subject of a Hebrew’s requirement to be a Godly humanitarian in BOTH attitude and action takes on a new light from verse 8. We’re […]