Religion
How to Buy a Mezuzah
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010What is a Mezuzah?
The Mezuzah (Me-zu-zah’ – accent on last syllable – plural Mezuzot ) is a small case containing a small hand written parchment scroll (called a klaf). The scroll contains the words of the “Shema Yisrael” prayer from Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and Deuteronomy 11:13.
Shema Yisrael means “Hear O Israel.” The first sentence declares, “Hear [...]
How to Buy a Kiddush Cup
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010Observant Jews say a blessing (Kiddush) over the wine that opens festive meals each Sabbath and on holidays. The Kiddush is also recited at the closing of the Sabbath in the Havdalah ceremony. This blessing may be said using any cup that holds at least a revi’it (about 76 ml) or according to other authorities, [...]
Kabbalah & Cabbalist Numerology The Basis Of Jewish Spiritual Mysticism
Monday, March 15th, 2010You may have read in the popular media of “Kabala”. People in the limelight such as Madonna have become involved with this mystical aspect of spirituality. You may well of wondered about Cabala – what it is all about and even if in any manner are Cabbalists related in any manner to Scientology in its [...]
Astral Projection Helps Spiritual Self Development In A Great Way
Sunday, March 14th, 2010Astral projection is an out of body experience which can be achieved by meditation. There are various meditation techniques which have been practiced for thousands of years in order to experience astral projection. Meditation helps to separate the astral body from the physical body.
In this state of consciousness the astral body can travel to different places [...]
Capricorn Saturn’s Eight Goats
Friday, March 12th, 2010Capricorn is an earth sign that corresponds to individuals born between December 22 and January 20. Capricorn is also one of the four cardinal signs. Zodiac signs that share this trait often need to create action and excitement and Capricorns are no different. Moreover, without action and excitement boredom and loss of interest often occurs [...]