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Monthly Archives: July 2015
A Brief Note on Anti-Semitism – The Church Against the Jews
Christianity Becomes the Official Religion of Rome Before the end of the 1st century, the Roman authorities recognized Christianity as a separate religion from Judaism. They were granted an exemption from paying the Fiscus Iudaicus, the annual tax upon the Jews.
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A Brief Note on Anti-Semitism – The Jew in the Ancient World
“And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them. Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who knew not Joseph. And he said unto his people: … Continue reading
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A Brief Note on the Power of Words – Parasha Devarim
The Children of Israel were encamped on the Plains of Moab, pasturing their flocks, having completed a victorious military campaign. Their goal of the Promised Land lay just beyond the horizon. It was winter; no doubt cold and rainy. Further … Continue reading
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A Brief Note on a Greek Bearing Gifts – Parsha Balak
The Torah’s gaze leaves the Children of Israel, who are busy fighting their way to the Promised Lands and records a story that took place away from the Israelites’ camp and presumably without their knowledge. It’s the first time that … Continue reading
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